Johnson presses war stance at Democratic dinner
President Johnson urged Democrats to confront Viet Nam in campaigns urging perseverance until peace. Senate Leader Mansfield backed a peacemaker role, while acknowledging Democratic differences on the war. The event drew 6100 attendees at the National Guard Armory to raise funds for House and Senate candidates. Mansfield and Johnson warned voters against expecting simple solutions and highlighted ongoing party unity in bearing foreign policy burdens.
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McNamara Denies Chiefs Backing New Bomber Plan
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara rejects charges from Rep. Herbert that Joint Chiefs favored a new manned bomber and that he misstated their position. He asserts the subcommittee’s testimony and allegations are a distorted portrayal and unfounded.
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Sky Bright As Missile Finds Goal
A The Athena solid propellant multistage missile lit up the New Mexico sky as it streaked to a successful impact at White Sands Missile Range. Army officials confirmed the night flight, with bright lights reported from Tucson to Las Vegas, noting such tests from Green River to White Sands are common though often hidden by clouds. The Athena aids re-entry research.
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India Pledged Aid From U S
Planning Minister Asoka Mehta said the United States will meet its appropriate share of India's nonproject aid needs in the current year. The statement signals continued U S support as New Delhi seeks aid for development programs.
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U S Boosts Viet Copter Fleet
The United States plans to raise its helicopter fleet in South Vietnam to about 1,800 within a month, an increase of roughly 200, aiming to give ground troops greater mobility amid rising Communist infiltration. Officials note more helicopters will be built in the Red States and later deployed to Vietnam, with operations expected to weather the monsoon season and support artillery and supply movements in remote battle areas.
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President Visits Vets In Hospital
President Johnson tours Walter Reed Army Hospital and presents Purple Hearts to four wounded Viet Nam veterans including Maj. Boyd D. Parsons of Poca West Virginia. Parsons says he is in good shape and ready to return. Also privately checks on Eisenhower and Dirksen, who are hospitalized.
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