President Johnson Hosts Wounded Vets Aboard Potomac Boat Ride
President Johnson joined 10 wounded Viet Nam veterans from six area hospitals on an unannounced jaunt down the Potomac aboard an excursion boat. Amid wind and cheers he spoke softly asking a Marine if he wants to return to Viet Nam and shared brief, heartfelt moments with men in wheelchairs and crutches before the First Lady and the party returned to shore after about 30 minutes aboard.
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Stateside Army Divisions Build To War Readiness
Stateside Army divisions based in the United States are being relieved from the training mission and returned to combat readiness. All continental divisions have less than 34 percent trained with final completion targeted for October, as Pentagon oversight faced criticism for converting divisions to training roles. The Army reports steady improvements in overall readiness while noting some trainees remain.
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Reds Parley Viet Decision Is Fight To Finish
London dispatch reports Hanoi will fight to the finish as Ho Chi Minh and Red China leaders hold consultations with Moscow and Beijing. The plan relies on Soviet arms and Chinese support while avoiding direct war with the United States, reflecting a united Communist stance yet hedging against full escalation.
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GI Savings Interest May Go Up
Washington UP I reports the House unanimously approved a plan to offer overseas personnel up to 10 percent interest on savings, aiming to keep troops from spending abroad. The move seeks better returns than the 4–5 percent US rate and aids military families, dependents, and survivors.
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Vigil antiwar group sets napalm protest in Redwood City
A Redwood City protest near an oil plant and port loading docks drew 21 demonstrators and included rhetoric demanding a report on the Nam issue. Dr Oliver Henderson and Pam enAvailable provided comments as hunger strikes and weight concerns were noted.
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McNamara cancels talks with West German minister
Washington AP reports Defense Secretary McNamara cancels a weekend meeting with West Germany's Defense Minister Von Hassel due to a foot injury, as disclosed by the Pentagon.
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