Freedom Fighter increase eyed for Viet Nam war effort
The Air Force may deploy up to 19 more F5 Freedom Fighter jets in Viet Nam. Eleven of the light twin jets are operating in combat, with twelve sent last October. one was lost. A plan to form a squadron of 18 to 24 planes is under consideration as combat missions continue indefinitely.
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Taxpayers Face Heavy Tax Boost In Washington
President Johnsons administration and Congress brace for Viet Nam costs and inflation with a likely tax increase of about five dollars for every hundred dollars paid. It remains only a guess as debates continue.
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Soviet Antimissile Structures Reported Near Moscow and Leningrad
In a cautious tone, observers note large non buried structures near Moscow and Leningrad that appear to be radar control and guidance systems for an antimissile defense. Interceptors may lie underground, suggesting a boost program or quick enactment plan.
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Lynda Bird Johnson Celebrates 22nd Birthday in Hollywood
Lynda Bird Johnson, President’s daughter, turned 22 with a Hollywood weekend at George Hamilton’s Sunset Boulevard home. A star packed party marked her birthday eve, followed by a private day beside the pool and a private movie theater viewing. She and Hamilton planned a small private party for twelve friends Saturday night.
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LBJ Signs Foreign Aid to South Vietnam and Others
President Johnson signed a $275 million foreign aid package for South Vietnam to curb inflation through imports financing and a $1 million allocation for public works agriculture refugee relief and other projects. The bill totals $415 million with $25 million for the Dominican Republic $15 million for Laos and Thailand and a $100 million contingency fund for emergencies. The action was completed Friday night but disclosed Saturday by the White House.
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Humphrey Sees Dual War Need
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey told a Jefferson Jackson Day audience in Minneapolis that the United States can pursue both national defense and domestic programs. He argued the Viet Nam war should not force a choice between guns and butter, urging full development of material and human resources to meet international burdens while guarding against inflationary wage price spirals. He noted progress in Southeast Asia with Vietnamese, American, and allied troops.
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