LBJ State of the Union highlights policy push and warnings
President dolmson outlines hopes for peace talks, vows consultation with allies, and calls for a true cease fire if possible. He notes enemy defeats and continued front-line pressures, warns of inflation if tax action stalls, and urges gun and drug control laws. He cites nuclear treaty progress with the Soviet bloc amid ongoing Cold War tensions.
Basis For Peace Talks Sought By Johnson Before Cease Fire
President Johnson insists on conditions for halting bombing before peace talks. He outlined that North Vietnam must accept terms compatible with a cease fire and warned that de-escalation cannot occur without commitments. Hanoi demands an unconditional end to bombing and says talks require no preconditions.
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Unified Budget and Housing Goals Spark Johnson Plan
President Johnson pushes a six million housing units target for low and middle income families, calls for a unified budget to curb spending, and seeks tax surcharges while shifting Pentagon funds. He urges Congress to back Model Cities funding and accelerate private sector job creation amid deficit projections and talks with North Vietnam.
Peace Remarks Received Coldly
Washington AP reports President Johnson’s State of the Union proposals drew a frigid response from many Democrats and early congressional reaction showed hostility to tax and spending ideas. Critics like RFK and JFK Bright oppose war policy, while others back a surcharge and higher spending. The budget and tax plan face intense scrutiny ahead of a March 29 presentation.
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Crime Plea Wins Applause In Congress Amid Tax Clash
Johnson's crime focused plea drew warm applause in Congress as Republicans signaled support for crime bills, while opposing parties vow to push a different anti crime agenda in the presidential race. Lawmakers debate funding, taxes, and public works amid mixed reactions to the address.
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VIENTINA AP reports Robert Herdman a Santa Barbara County rancher was sworn in at the start of a two day session, replacing Abraham Kofman publisher.
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