Johnson vows no bowing to pressure over Vietnam policy
President Johnson told the National Governors Conference he will not waver on a just and reasonable Vietnam policy amid political year pressures. He urged peace, restraint on battlegrounds, and declined a coalition or communist takeover for South Vietnam while resisting domestic division. Pickets outside the center protested as he praised U.S. efforts for a secure, honorable peace.
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Postal chief hopeful on avoiding service cuts
Postmaster General Watson said two congressional committees showed support that may avert mail service reductions though more action by Congress is needed. He spoke to 2,000 National Postal Forum delegates about exemptions from manpower cuts tied to President Johnson's tax plan as the first cutbacks begin Saturday.
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Counterfeit Raid Yields $2 Million Hoard Found in New Jersey Home
Secret Service agents raided a Bricktown residence on Wednesday and recovered more than $2 million in counterfeit bills, the nation’s second largest such seizure. Eight people were arrested statewide. the bills were hidden behind a bedroom closet trap door. the printing press may have been dumped in the Atlantic Ocean.
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Daley backs Kennedy for vice president role
Chicago mayor Richard Daley, a top Democratic figure, endorsed Edward Kennedy for the No 2 spot at the convention. Daley said he hopes Kennedy is drafted for vice president and he has not announced a presidential choice or talked to Kennedy about a possible run.
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Harriman Presses North on Recognizing Saigon Role
In Paris, Averell Harriman told North Vietnamese negotiators that progress toward peace requires recognizing South Vietnam's government in settlement talks. He pressed whether Hanoi accepts Saigon’s role, noting U S support for self determination and referencing Hanoi's July memorandum.
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Wallace Outlines Plans for White House Rule in Iowa
Former Alabama governor George Wallace campaigns in Des Moines and outlines harsh measures including indicting professors, jailing students, cutting foreign aid, and repealing open housing laws. He vows to lean on the joint chiefs to win Vietnam and pressures Europe to repay debts, while criticizing party unity and predicting upheaval in national politics. About 200 greeted him at a rain disrupted Des Moines news conference.
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Change of Venue For McClelland In Slaying Case
Hubert B. McClelland 43 of Beaumont Texas pled innocent to two counts of murder in Tama county district court He is charged in the deaths of Leland Skoog 54 and Garith Skoog 25 both of rural Elder on June 21 1967 His court appointed attorney asked for a second attorney and a venue change to Boone county Judge M C Farber granted the request noting McClelland could not get a fair trial in Benton Tama or Marshall counties and ordered his return to the security hospital at the reformatory
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Czechs Brace for Soviet Pressure Ahead of Prague Talks
Czechoslovak party sources say the Soviet led pressure on reformist policy will continue for months as the Moscow politburo meets the Czechoslovak presidium in Prague. Officials reject armed intervention and vow to stay united behind Dubcek reforms.
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Snipers Battle Police In Ohio City Amid Black Power Plot
Cleveland police fought sniper teams through Tuesday night and Wednesday morning as authorities fought to quell a suspected nationwide black power disturbance plot. Ten people were killed, 19 injured, and about 50 arrested as National Guardsmen moved in with armored units.
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Senate Panel OKs Ban on Mail Order Firearms
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill to ban mail order sales of all firearms and restrict interstate shipment of ammunition. The panel vote was 19 to 3 and it paused stronger gun control proposals on licensing and registration.
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Man from Winnebago Charged in Bigley Death
Elliott Charles Ricehill, 28, of Winnebago Nebraska, is charged in Cedar Rapids with murder in the July 2 death of 75 year old Mabel Bigley at her 118% First Street NE apartment. Pathologist cites multiple blows to the chest and extensive injuries. motive unclear though robbery suspected. Ricehill had prior intoxication charges and suspensions revoked before the murder filing.
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