Vietnam Peace Overture Welcomed Across Europe
President Johnsons new peace overture drew welcome in Europe and from some Asian allies while the Soviet Union dubbed it a ploy to bypass Hanoi. London diplomats cited the likely Hanoi rejection due to his withdrawal from re election. Britain welcomed a bombing cutback and urged influence toward a Geneva conference. News from Paris, Tokyo, Bangkok, and Wellington showed mixed readings as allies weighed political and strategic risks.
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South Vietnamese Leader Seeks Revolution Against Foreign Aid
Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky of South Vietnam told Stern magazine that the United States acts for its own interests in Asia and urged a revolution at home. He attacked Kennedy’s democracy plan, condemned corruption, and criticized U.S. policy as colonial in motive while calling for new laws to empower the poor. Ky also warned against aligning with China, praising Ho Chi Minh’s Vietnamese stance.
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Kosygin Heads to Iran for Official Visit
Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin flew to Tehran with a week of official talks ahead. Iran hosts the Soviet leader for discussions likely focusing on economic and political ties.
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Nixon says 1968 the year of the dropout
New York AP report quotes Richard Nixon saying 1968 is the year of the dropout in reference to President Johnson declining to seek the Democratic renomination. He frames the move as creating upheaval in the race and opening the field for new contenders.
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