Senate Debates Viet Nam War Policy Amendments
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee discussed two policy amendments to curb escalation in Viet Nam and to keep Congress on record opposing broad American involvement. Fulbright and McCarthy amid opposition considered trimming a $315 million foreign aid bill for Southeast Asia as the panel prepared to report the measure.
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Washington
Congress
George S. Mc
Viet Nam
D-5
Senate Foreign Relationss
South Committee
J.W. Fulbright
Fulbright
Southeast Asia
TV Debate Clash Over Britain’s Kennedy Nixon Style showdown
In London the Liberal leader Harold Wilson and Conservative leader Edward Heath failed to settle terms for Britain's first televised campaign debate before the March 31 general election. Heath pressed for a one on one confrontation, Wilson agreed only if a direct face off was ensured, and Heath rejected a threesome proposal prompting a renewed exchange of invitations.
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London
UPI
Liberal Party
Joister
Harold Wilson
Heath
Wilson
Nkrumah Assumes Post of Guinea President
Addis Ababa dispatch says Guinea’s ambassador Diallo announced that Kwame Nkrumah is entrusted with leadership duties and status in Guinea. Diallo described Nkrumah as holding the same standing as Sekou Touré amid a continental revolution and African unity context.
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Nkrumah
Guinea
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
UPI
Abdoulaye Diallo
de Toure
Ghana
Kwame
Nkrumah Nkrumah
Guineanjernment
Democratic Party
Sekou Tourel
Diallo
Guia
Jury Deliberates in 1984 Mossler Slaying Case
In Miami jurors deliberate on whether Candace Mossler and her nephew Melvin Powers murdered millionaire Jacques Mossler in a Key Biscayne apartment on June 30 1984. The defense contends innocence while prosecutors allege a premeditated killing tied to a $33 million fortune.
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Miami
Fla
Candace Mossler
Jacques Mossler
George Schulz
Mossler
Powers
Biscayne
Interest On GI Loans Increased
Washington VA raises rates on GI home loans under the sleeper provision of the GI bill. The rate climbs from 5% to 6% per year, raising monthly payments by about 3 to 4.50 dollars on typical mortgages. About 275,000 borrowers new and existing will be affected this year.
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Washington
UPL
Veterans Administration VA
White House Bipartisan Ball Showcases Confidence and Cheer
At a White House gathering in the upstairs living quarters, Senator Fulbright led a bipartisan reception with Senators Morse Kennedy and Dirksen present or sending regrets. Johnson highlighted seven major votes on Viet Nam policy and the Asian bank bill as he signed legislation expanding educational and other veterans benefits. The event featured music from the Marine Band and a festive, cordial mood despite ongoing congressional debates.
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Ihent Johnson
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Congress
White House
Fulbright
D-Ark
Senate
Nations
Hetter
Uip
Wayne Morse
Best
Everett M. Dirksenoff
Ab- Illinois
Robert F. Kenn
Danny Boy
Nedy
D-N.y
Edward M. Johnson
de-Kennedy
D-Mass
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