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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1966

Page

3

Rusk Says Viet Policy Consistent

Secretary of State Dean Rusk testified that Johnson’s Vietnam policy aligns with Kennedy era goals. He defended continued global commitments and urged against isolation while denying the U.S. is the world’s policeman amidst questions from senators.

Rusk Washington State Rusk Johnson Vietnam Kennedy Senate Margaret Chase Smith Maine Robert Kennedy N.Y U.S Peking Stennis Miuri Sen. Symington D-Mo Korea

Red Guards Spark Protests In Beijing And Asia War Report

In Tokyo and Saigon reports, Red Guards in Beijing are described as revolutionary teen detachments enforcing Maoist aims. The insurgents target Westerners and landlords while warnings to leave Peking appear. U.S. jets and Marines resume heavy action against North Vietnam with 146 missions flown.

Tokyo Peking Sacred Heart Academy Mao Tze-tung Japan Broadcasting Corporation Saigon North Vietnam U.S South Vietnam

Vietnam War Casualties Rise and Political Tensions Escalate

U S command reports 91 American servicemen killed in Vietnam last week with 425 wounded and eight missing or captured. News covers U S personnel numbers surpassing 300000 and a projected buildup to 350000 400000 by year end amid South Vietnam election tensions and growing Communist terrorism threats.

Saigon U.S Vietnam U.S. Command South Vietnam

House Debates Reserve Call-up Power for National Guard

Congress fights over allowing reserves to be called to active duty under a $58 billion defense package. Senate provision would let presidents summon reservists up to 24 months, stirring opposition from Republicans and armed services committees. A conference aimed to reconcile House and Senate versions after heavy wartime air strikes across northern areas.

Washington U.S Johnson Senate House Pan-laration Thesident Vietnam Panhandle Red River National Valley, Guard and Reserve

Roosevelt Jr Quits New York Governor Race

Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr withdraws from the Democratic race for New York governor citing boss control hindering his bid though he claims 50 percent rank and file backing. He notes Sen Robert Kennedy urged a broad coalition but says party leaders ignored him.

New York Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr Upstate Howard Samuels Frank O'Connor New York City Roosevelt jSen Robert Kennedy D-N.y Kennedy

China Looks Like Fascist State

AP dispatch describes a paramilitary youth culture in China under Maoist policy, with Red Guards enforcing the purge. Lin Piao emerges as the rising power while opposition is crushed, and the cultural revolution signals a reshaping of the politburo and leadership.

Wullu New China News Red Guards Peking Shanghai Tientsin Revolutionary Workers New York China Lin Piao Mao Lin Liberation Army Daily Politburo Liu Shaochi

Hurricane Faith Threat to Leeward Islands Grows

Hurricane Faith spins westward toward the Leeward Islands as forecasters warn of dangerous winds and surf. Evacuation of coastal areas is urged, with Dominica at the chain's southern edge seeing a slight easing but the hurricane maintaining a westward track across the Atlantic.

Miami Faith Leeward Islands Leewards Caribbean Sea Dominica Atlantic

Apollo Moon Mission Test Clears Path for Three-Man Flight

UPI reports the unmanned Apollo probe completed a near-circumnavigation with a Pacific splashdown, setting the stage for a December launch of a three-astronaut crew. The mission tested guidance propulsion heat shield and emergency systems for a possible 1967 lunar endeavor.

Cape Kennedy UPI U.S Pacific Ocean Apollo Iowa South Africa Apollo Control Hornet Wake Island Air Force Samuel Phillips Space Agency Office of Manned Space Flight San Juan Puerto Rico Phillips Miami Fast Forward Movement Ad Agency Weather Bureau Virgin Islands Faith Atlantic

Senator Murphy to Undergo Surgery for Vocal Cord

Senator George Murphy of California scheduled for Thursday surgery on a vocal cord with possible early malignancy. He hopes to return for fall appearances after a hospital stay of less than a week. Since 1964 he has given over 200 speeches in 29 states.

Los Angeles George Murphy Calif Murphy Senate

Senate backs $4.76 billion mortgage fund bill

In Washington the Senate approved a financing bill by 78 to 7 to create $4.76 billion in new government mortgage purchase funds aimed at easing the tight housing money market and supporting home sales.

Senate Washington

Scots golf wisdom keeps balls lasting longer

The remark credits Scots for golf skill to fewer strokes, claiming gentler striking preserves the ball longer. It frames humor around national golfing lore with a light, tongue in cheek tone.

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