Vietnam War Dominates Day Across Nations
The dominant issue remains Vietnam as President Johnson defends policy in San Antonio. He urged immediate bombing cessation for talks and warned Hanoi against domestic opposition. Congress and the U.N. debate the war, while Marines endure major battles near Con Thien with heavy shelling and casualties.
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National Legislative Conference
San Antonio
Texas
United States
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Anniversary Red China Marks National Day With Mourning
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan reports on China's 18th National Day under Mao Zedong. The Communist party and government have suffered vast purges and upheaval from the cultural revolution, with top leaders like Liu Shao chi removed or sidelined and power struggles likely to widen before ending.
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Protesters clash as South Vietnamese assembly debates Thieu election
Police swing clubs to break up an antigovernment student rally outside the National Assembly as monks and nuns stage sit downs nearby. U S Ambassador Bunker cautions Thieu and Ky while election observers note no fraud. Tri Quang remains in front of the palace despite rain and talks.
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Son Replaces Retiring Dad in Army Induction Oath
TOPSHAM RP A father in the Air Force retires on the same day his son takes an Army induction oath. M. Sgt. Alva H. McGinnis of West Harpswell served 31 years since 1929. His son Ronald McGinnis took the oath Friday in a linked ceremony.
French mother to give up children over aid requests
Mrs. Andre Rougier, mother of 12, threatens to resign and hand her children to the state if France does not grant more aid by Oct. 21. She cites insufficient family allowances, housing, and school support, asking for state-supported help, a larger apartment, loans for beds and a knitting machine, and two weeks of vacation.
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Johnson Softens War Stance to Spur Peace Talks
President Johnson urged peace talks with Hanoi while vowing to press the war. In a nationwide address he said he is ready to meet Ho Chi Minh and to send a trusted envoy to any spot to discuss a settlement, while warning that talks alone will not end the conflict. He defended U.S. resolve and cited allied support and past leaders to bolster the case for continuing Vietnam involvement.
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Johnson
North Vietnam
Vietnam
U.S
Hanoi
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Ho Chi Minh
Rusk
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South Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
Marines Hold Key Strongholds in Vietnam Front
Washington reports U S Marines must keep Con Thien and Gio Linh under heavy fire to prevent a mass assault across the DMZ. Withdrawal risks supply bases and U S morale in a tense regional balance with South Vietnam and Thailand watching closely.
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Gio Linh
Con Thien
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