McNamara Faces Tonkin Gulf Questions in Senate Hearing
Senate Foreign Relations Committee will quiz former defense secretary McNamara on findings from a staff probe into the Tonkin Gulf incident of 1964. The review may alter how the Aug 2 and 4 engagements are viewed, with doubts over patrol versus intelligence duty and conflicting crew accounts surfacing.
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Assembly to Seek Bonds Backed By Six Million Year Plan
Lawmakers discuss a 6 million dollar annual funding for 20 years to cover repayment of projected bonds and ease strain on the general fund. A new tax plan tied to voter approval of the bond issue in November is anticipated, with Levin proposing a scale of state liquor license taxes ranging from 500 to 1,000 dollars plus local option adjustments.
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Nixon calls for new freedom to unite a divided nation
In Manchester New Hampshire President Nixon urged a new freedom to expand beyond old negative rights. He framed freedom as growth for all including the poor and minorities and emphasized preventing despair by showing Americans a reachable society. He spoke during a handshake session at St Anselm College.
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Train, Police and Firemen Rope Up Slope for Injured
Responders worked to move the injured to ambulances as a slope rescue unfolded. Most cars stayed upright while two remained tilted more than 45 degrees.
11 Year Old Girl Found Murdered in Florida Swamp
Alonde Donna Donovansta d disappeared after school with her family reporting her missing Friday. Searchers located her leg in a muddy swamp near Whiting Field Naval Air Station, the sheriff stating the girl was murdered though the exact cause remains undetermined. The body lay face down in a remote thicket about a mile west of Flagler Village, with a single shoe found guiding rescuers to the grave.
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Coroner to Probe Death After Medical Transfer
The coroner said the cause of death would not be immediately determined and will be investigated with subpoenas for doctors and officials from Sheridan General and Edgewater Hospital. Police involvement and a Board of Health inquiry could threaten Sheridan hospital’s license if first aid or transfer were mishandled.
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Limits of its Power in Vietnam War Debate
The London Daily Telegraph quotes Brig. W.F.K. Thompson criticizing American troop rotations as introducing inexperienced soldiers against veterans with 20 years of guerrilla war. The Economist praises Gen Giap as a top tactical commander who uses surprise and rapid local initiative, noting Viet Cong attacks on South Vietnamese cities bear his mark.
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U S Forces Weigh Strong Korea Response Amid Asian Tensions
Informed officials describe three U S aircraft carriers in the Sea of Japan off Korea Ranger Enterprise and Yorktown plus a 20 ship naval force and Providence flagship ready in the area. Air power moves include 70 fighters advancing toward Korea and a 70 plane U S wing en route from the United States As South Korean forces swell to 600 000 700 000 reserves could be called up while North Korean and Chinese forces total up to 900 000 with rapid mobilization.
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Soft coal miners strike ends after six idle days
Washington AP reports the soft coal miners strike in five states ended after six days involving about 84,500 workers. UMWA led talks with Pennsylvania officials and Solar Fuel Co agreed to negotiate a contract. Return-to-work ordered by union leaders takes effect Monday with most pickets withdrawn and police reduced to three at the Somerset County site.
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