Rockefeller says he wants to return to Iowa campaign stop
Nelson Rockefeller attracted large crowds during a two day Iowa campaign tour. He told supporters he would like to come back and praised the reception, while aides indicated Nixon and Reagan may visit Iowa soon. Delegates described Rockefeller as engaging on issues and noting strong interest in nominating a winner.
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Iowa
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Johnson challenges Congress on taxes amid spending cuts threat
President Johnson accuses some lawmakers of blackmail over his 10 percent tax hike proposal and demands swift action. He rejects phantom cuts and urges Congress to pass the tax measure, warning that delay endangers national programs and Vietnam funding. Ford and Byrnes criticize his stance while Mills remains noncommittal.
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Transplant In Houston Goes Well
Doctors at St. Luke's Episcopal hospital in Houston transplanted a heart from a 15 year old donor and after an electric shock tested it functioning. The recipient Everett Thomas, 47, Phoenix accountant, had three faulty valves and faced repair surgery. Dr. Denton Cooley led the team with Drs Robert Bloodwell and Grady Hallman. Mrs. Charles Martin died from a gunshot head wound in an adjacent procedure room.
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Stanford Patient Gets Heart Transplant First Day After
In Stanford California doctors at Stanford University Medical Center completed a four and a half hour heart transplant on a 40 year old patient named Joseph Rizor. The donor was a 43 year old man who died of irreversible brain damage. The medical team led by Dr Norman Shumway reported the patient is in fair condition. The donor's family asked for anonymity. In London Britain began its first heart transplant operation at the National Heart Hospital.
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Stock Surge Tapers Off
The stock market rose early on news of a preliminary peace talks site but faded in late afternoon. The New York Stock Exchange ticker tape showed trading behind by up to 26 minutes, with volume at 14.19 million by 2 p.m. and 6.32 million in the first hour, matching a record for that period.
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Johnson flies to see Truman in Kansas City
President Johnson traveled to Kansas City to visit former President Truman. Johnson said his own schedule next week would prevent a return visit and noted Truman would turn 84 Wednesday.
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Washington
UPI
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Kansas City
Harry Truman
Johnson announces May 10 Paris talks for Vietnam peace
President Johnson said the United States and North Vietnam agreed to hold initial talks in Paris starting May 10 to seek conditions for possible peace negotiations. Hanoi favored Paris as the venue and named Xuan Thuy for talks with Averell Harriman and Cyrus Vance to assist.
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Vance
Llewellyn Thompson
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Negro Move at Northwestern Barricades Finance Office
In Evanston Illinois about 60 of Northwestern's 125 Negro students barricaded the finance office Friday and barred officials from entry. They presented demands on admissions scholarships curriculum counseling and facilities and urged more Black students be admitted from inner city schools.
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Counter Attack Is Shattered by Yanks
In northeast Vietnam near Dong Ha U S and South Vietnamese forces crushed a North Vietnamese counter attack after four days of heavy fighting. Reports say at least 1208 enemy soldiers killed with 93 Americans and 449 wounded. Hue area also saw action as the 82nd and 101st divisions advanced with no American losses reported.
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Paris Favored As Site For U S North Vietnam Talks
South Vietnamese Foreign Minister Tran Van Do said Paris would be acceptable for preliminary talks with Hanoi and the United States. French officials said France is elated to host the discussions and may hold talks outside Paris for secrecy and security.
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France
Post and Telegraph Ministry
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Teen fears and adult anxieties ripple through nuclear era
A playful yet pointed reflection notes teenagers upset by a world ruled by nuclear weapons while adults feel overwhelmed by teenagers amid changing times and cultural shifts. The piece jokes about generational tension in a tense Cold War mood.
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