Thousands Stage Protests Across U S In Viet Nam Demonstrations
Thousands of people protested U S involvement in Vietnam in Friday demonstrations in more than twenty cities. In Berkeley to Oakland a march was halted by 375 Oakland police. A New York rally saw a student burn a draft card amid rising tension. Oregon prepared a campus rally on Salem Capitol steps as state offices limited access.
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Student groups clash with DOJ over draft evasion protests
Senate remarks by John Stennis condemn a nationwide student movement aiding draft avoidance. Groups defend marches and pamphleteering as morally justified while CBS reports show school leaders spreading antiwar philosophy. The Justice Department has not ruled on prosecutions.
Woman asks for deposit to hold item over unforgivable deed
A shopper asks a saleslady if a small deposit will hold an item until her husband commits an unforgivable act. The remark appears in a late summer for sale item.
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WRR
Fea. Corp
Indonesia Bans Political Activities By Con Groups
Indonesia's top policy body banned all activities by political groups tied to the Sept. 30 coup attempt against President Sukarno. Observers view the move as a possible step toward outlawing the Indonesian Communist party and affiliates. Sukarno, head of KOTI, urged cabinet action to end destruction in the capital as he seeks to resolve the political crisis.
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Army crush fuels anti Communist drive in Indonesia
The army's crushing of the coup sparks a nationwide anti Communist campaign with daily demonstrations. Mob protests erupt as Moslem youths burn party offices and the Chinese University, wounding many. Rumors claim D N Aidit was arrested. Sukarno opposes the purge and mulls a new party while Suharto is installed as army chief.
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Watchman In Ossipee Tower Keeps Eye On Fire Trouble
Ossipee Mountain fire tower houses watchman Wayne Foss who monitors fire danger for the region. He coordinates with York Sanford Windham and New Gloucester towers by radio and phone, maintains borders with New Hampshire, and uses an alidade to pinpoint fire locations. Foss works long seasons from March to late fall and rests little at the mountain during peak duty.
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Johnson’s Stitches Removed After Gall Bladder Surgery
President Johnson’s stitches were removed after breakfast at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Dr. George A. Hallenbeck supervised the removal. Johnson to have a routine dental checkup and continue a minimal recovery schedule. He slept between brief periods and signed a bill approving funds for agencies with pending appropriations.
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Johnson recovers normally as Viet Nam actions continue
A week after gall bladder and kidney surgery President Johnson’s recovery is described as normal. He briefly appeared on a Bethesda balcony, signaling no return to policy briefings. Viet Nam saw mixed outcomes with 45 Viet Cong killed and 46 captured in one sweep, 84 killed and 115 captured in another by U S and Australian forces. Draft calls rose to 45 224 for December with a 150 000 reserve standup, as U S forces total 145 000 toward potential 200 000. Fidel Castro’s exodus rumors persist amid dangerous sea crossings.
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