Johnson Seeks Honorable Peace Talks Amid Vietnam Crisis
President Johnson said he is ready to meet with anyone anywhere if there is progress toward an honorable peace in South Vietnam. He warned that no evidence yet of Communist willingness to negotiate could alter the united stance. International reaction from China and the Soviet Union warned of broader conflict as tensions rise.
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Chou En Lai to Visit Albania Soon
Communist Chinese Premier Chou En Lai will travel with a delegation to Albania in the next few days, Radio Tirana reported after he attended the funeral of Romania's President Gheorghe Gheorghiu Dej in Bucharest.
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LeMay warns Russia space weapons could shift balance
Retired Air Force chief Gen Curtis LeMay warned at a National Security Association dinner that the Soviet Union may develop space weapons to leapfrog U.S. military progress and upset the postwar balance. He also warned Red China could build intercontinental missiles with nuclear warheads, calling it a serious threat while urging defense leaders to act if dangers rise.
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Britain plans exploratory Viet Nam peace initiative
London reports Britain intends to launch an exploratory peace effort in the Viet Nam crisis seeking input from 1954 Geneva conference members. Moscow vetoed Britain’s push via Andrei Gromyko, amid fears China would accuse Russia of siding with the United States. Britain aims for a ceasefire as a first step, not concrete proposals.
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Funds Needed Loan for UMass Downtown Branch in Boston
The Boston hearing before the House Ways and Means Committee debated a $1.6 million urgent appropriation to establish a UMass Boston branch at 100 Arlington Street. University leaders, led by President John W. Lederle, faced intense questioning on lease terms with Boston Gas and future building use, while Senate leaders urged prompt action to prevent delay in admitting 1,000 new students.
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U S Keeps UN Aid Despite Big Power Delinquents
Washington confirms planned U N contributions near 200 million this year despite arrears by the Soviet Union France and others. President Johnson faced pressure from Sen George Aiken to seek a workable formula agreeable to Moscow. The administration argues the U N remains vital to U S foreign policy and seeks greater influence over spending of assessed dues despite nonpayment.
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Nazi Hunt Extension Triggers Bonn Government Crisis
Bonn crisis erupts as Parliament approves extending statute of limitations for Nazi murderers. Justice Minister Ewald Bucher resigns rather than sign the measure, prompting coalition tensions six months before Sept elections. CDU/CSU may swap ministers to steady cabinet. Free Democrats oppose extending the limit.
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Castro Aid Readied For Viet War Support
London reports Cuba prepared to send volunteers and weapons to aid North Vietnam. Fidel Castro urged socialist nations to take risks and implement aid, with Cubans trained in Soviet missiles, prompting speculation on who would operate the systems in the Viet Nam conflict.
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Army Aide Faces House Grilling Over Defense Reorg Plan
Army Secretary Stephen Alles faces questions from a House armed services subcommittee probing the Defense Department reorganization of the Army Reserves and National Guard. Defense Secretary Robert McNamara says the plan will improve civilian force fighting quality and save $150 million annually. McNamara to testify later in hearings.
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Soviet launches 64th Cosmos satellite in space program
Tass announced the Soviet Union launched the 64th Cosmos satellite, a manned instrumented spacecraft for space exploration. The first Cosmos satellite was placed in orbit three years ago. Stockholm reports Sweden barred US military helicopters from NATO maneuvers in Norway, per Dagens Nyheter.
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