Delegates Demand US Halt Viet War at Budapest Meeting
Delegates from 64 Communist parties urged the United States to end all military actions in Vietnam and vowed “all necessary support” to the Viet Cong and North Vietnam. The communists also criticized Red China, with Suslov leading a charge against Beijing amid calls for a world conference.
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Budapest
Hungary
United States
Vietnam
North Vietnam
Soviet Union
Romania
Red China
ADN
North Vietnamese Communist Party
South Vietnamese National Liberation Front
Viet Cong
Mikhail A. Suslov
Poland
Zenon Kliszko
East Germany
Erich Honecker
Moscow
Peking
Suslov
China
Yugoslavia
Kliszko
Paul Niculescu-Mizil
Niculescu-Mizil
France backs unconditional talks to end Vietnam war
The French government says peace negotiations are the opening condition, warning the Southeast Asia war will worsen and threaten world peace if a halt to bombing is not followed by meaningful talks. Thant has discussed with North Vietnamese reps, and Finland joins Sweden and Denmark urging an end to bombing to spur negotiations.
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United Nations
Southeast Asia
Thant
Paris
New Delhi
Johnson
White House
San Antonio
Washington
U.S
Hanoi
Jean Bainteau
U.N
New York
Finland
Sweden
Denmark
North Vietnam
Ahti Karjalainen
New Autos Harder To Get Going
DETROIT AP recalls that 1968 cars may be harder to start on cold mornings due to federal emission standards. Automakers deny blame, saying leaner fuel mixtures are required to meet limits. GM notes a thermostat controlled air intake to speed warming, though drivers still need patience in cold weather.
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Detroit
O.k
California
General Motors
Liberal leadership awaits as Pearson retires after 40 years
Canada’s Liberal Party faces a tight vote as MPs back a confidence motion. With 129 Liberals in support and Creditiste and an independent backing, the minority government seeks stability while a leadership conference set for April 4-6 will choose Pearson’s successor. Pearson, PM since 1963, announced retirement last December after four decades in public life and a Nobel Peace Prize in 1957. possible successors named include Paul Martin, Mitchell Sharp, Paw Hellyer, and Allan MacEachen.
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Creditiste Party
Liberals
Pearson
Middle East
Paul Martin
Mitchell Sharp
Paw Hellyer
Allan Macfachen
Cuban group cites U S inaction after ship ramings
Elkins and Rogers debate maritime incident. Cuban faction Claims US delays show deteriorating Latin American prestige. They cite two ramming passes near Cape Henry and question government reaction. Caviness says Coast Guard issued orders and acted.
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Elkins
Puri
Rogers
Miu.s
Cape Henry
U.S
Latin America
U. S
26 de Julio
Caviness
Coast Guards
Romney Romney and Romney era reshapes nomination race
Sen Charles H Percy says Romney withdrawal narrows contest to Nixon Rockefeller. Illinois 58 vote delegation may back Nixon. Pennsylvania 64 votes likely to Rockefeller. New York delegation led by Rockefeller holds 92 votes. Reagan's status unclear but may be urged to back Nixon. Tower backs Nixon. Romney first major pre primary to quit. Michigan Gov. Romney’s ballot stays in New Hampshire. Nebraska may drop him from May 14 ballot.
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Mary
Charles H. Percy
Romney
Percy
Illinois
Nixon
Scott
Pennsylvania
Rockefeller
New York
Ronald Reagan
California
Reagan
Miami
Fla
George Murphy
R-Calif
Murphy
John G. Tower
San
Texas
Johnson
Tower
Roney
Wendell L. Willkie
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Michigan
Leonard W. Hall
Boston
Jon
New Hampshire
Vietnam
Frank Marsh
Inflation indexes by industry groups published by department
The department releases separate inflation indexes for each industry group, outlining distinct price movements across sectors. This approach highlights differing pressures in goods and services, aiding targeted economic analysis and policy adjustments.
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Mae A
Ship rammed lifeboat trio. outcome uncertain
A Cuban ship master, Ricardo Puri, said the three were hauled aboard the Cuban vessel after the incident near 26 de Julio. Coast Guard reported no bodies found. officials cite potential inflationary impact amid price index shifts and manufacturing productivity data.
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Elkins
Ricardo Puri
Diffuthe Coast Guard
Caviness
Johnson Administratwe Coast Guard
Earlien
Johnson Praises McNamara Medal of Freedom remarks
Washington AP report notes Johnson praised Secretary Robert McNamara as a "brilliant and good man" during a Medal of Freedom ceremony. McNamara, departing after seven years, expressed emotion as the president called the award the highest honor he can bestow.
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Washington
Ap) — Press
Dhat Johnson
Medal of Freedom
Sec
Rotary of Defense
Robert
McNamara
Ap Johnson
Syeedeet
Heavi Te Ivill
Toge
LSD debate tests law and youth use figures
Finlater disputes Carter's LSD usage estimates as inflated and unclear strategic aims push for stricter possession penalties. The ceremony includes Johnson, Warren, Kennedy relatives, and McNamara cabinet moves to combat root causes. Johnson predicts a future revolution of development linked to McNamara's World Bank post.
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Earl Warren
Congress
John F. Kennedy
McNamara
Kennedy
Robert F
Edward M. Kennedy
Sargent Shriver
Office of Economic Opportunity
Johnson
Clark M. Clifford
Wheeler says report under review on Vietnam war needs
Wheeler reviews allied and enemy perspectives and defers manpower conclusions to the President. He notes possible troop additions to replace forces diverted to Khe Sahn and says a Laos threat complicates South Vietnam. He expects further agency evaluation and cautions against premature conclusions.
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Christian
Wheeler
Pentoon
Westmoreland
U.S
South Vietnam
Khe Sahn
Vietnam
State Department
Laos
Former Strong Man In Cuba Gets Four Years For Plot
Rolando Masferrer known as Los Tigres was sentenced to four years in prison for conspiring to invade Haiti with a volunteer army to topple its government. Five co-defendants received lesser terms. The case involved 73 men nabbed in the Florida Keys on January 2, 1967, with Masferrer to lead an invasion to aid Fidel Castro’s opponents.
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Cuba
Haiti
Miami, Fla
Rolando Masferrer
Masferrer
U.S
Ted Cabot
Florida Keys
Fulgencio Batista
Los Tigres
Batista
Lawmakers Advance Budget and Bond Programs at Virginia House
The Virginia House moved ahead on a bond financed assembly mental hospital project and two building programs, after approving the budget. Leaders eyed 110 bills on a Friday deadline to ensure Senate review next week, with liquor taxes and driver licensing measures under consideration. Budget details show education funding rising to 679.9 million for public schools, higher education at 203.8 million, mental health up 85 million, and welfare growth tied to Medicaid needs. Debate featured Republicans challenging budget priorities and calls for tax and education reforms, including a teacher kindergarten provision that narrowly passed as a revenue measure.
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House
Senate
ABC
Daniel
Harman and
Hansen
Harman
Hansen |R
Del
George Ravylings
Fredericksburg
Andy
Appropriations Committee
Vincent F. | Callahan
McDiarmid
John Warren Cooke
del. Arthur Giesen
Staunton
Explosion Threat Forces 2,500 From Homes in Hagerstown
About 2,500 residents spent Tuesday night in shelters after a propane truck carrying 8,800 gallons was struck by a train at a grade crossing. Firefighters evacuated a five block area to prevent a larger blast. one driver, Gene Suffler, faced a charge for failing to obey the crossing signal. The truck was moved to an open field after foam and police work through the night.
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Hagerstown
Friends
Chan Keith
Hagerstown Daily Mail
Scome
Keiths
Gene Suffler
Woodbridge
Suffler
Bank robberies surge in North Carolina with Wachovia hits rising
Police describe a 27 to 30 year old suspect, 180 to 200 pounds with brown eyes and a crew cut who wore a blue sweater and olive coat. The report lists nine NC bank robberies this year, including two Wachovia heists in Winston-Salem in January and February, with totals ranging from about 4,000 to 22,000 dollars. Last year had 29 robberies statewide, averaging 2.5 per month. this year climbs to 4.5 per month.
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North Carolina
Winston-Salem
Wachovia Mayes Bar
Raleigh
Peoples Bank & Trust Co
Sharpsburg
Branch
Banking & Trust Co
Eureka
Wayne County
Planters National Bank
Nags Head
Moncure
Pittsboro
First Union National Bank
Park Road
Charlotte
Wachovia
Waughtown
Winston- Salem
Archdale
High Point
Paratroopers join Americal Division in Vietnam operations
Unit deployments around Da Nang Tam Ky and Khe Sanh. Americal Division forces reported 148 enemy killed near Tam Ky with 2 Americans dead and 14 wounded. US air strikes and artillery killed 31 others near Khe Sanh and damaged fuel and ammo dumps. B52s and fighter-bombers supported operations around Dak To and Kontum, with sustained bombardments and many secondary explosions.
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Vietnam
Alexander R. “Bud” Boling
Americal
da Nang
Tam Ky
U.S
Khe Sanh
Quang Tri
Thua Thien
U.S. 4Th Infantry Division
Dak
Highlands
Laos
Dak To
Kontumn City
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