Johnson Says Vietnam War Likely Near End Says Reds Don’t See Victory
President Johnson told reporters at his Texas ranch that diplomatic reports suggest Communists do not expect a military win in Vietnam and that the United States looks toward an end to the war. He cited intensified bombing of North Vietnam and said McNamara plans to cut ordnance production to save money while boosting American military strength. Johnson noted public opinion polls show mixed support and defended bombing as necessary to curb infiltration. The news conference marked a broad briefing on war and domestic politics.
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Navy Plane Shot Down In Viet Nam Sea Battle
Saigon reports another air sea clash off North Viet Nam as U S Navy planes fought Communist torpedo boats for the second time in five days. One Navy craft was downed while ground fighting in the Mekong delta left Viet Nam forces with 85 enemies killed. Premier Ky’s government expanded the army advisory council as a step toward a civilian regime next year. A Paris magazine linked Ho Chi Minh to possible early terms with the United States in 1967, while China vowed to back North Viet Nam at all costs. The State Department had no confirmation of the Paris report.
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Negro Leader Blames Omaha Racial Disorders On Frustration
Omaha Nebraska July riot unrest centering on North Side. Douglas Stewart Urban League executive director links disorders to frustration and despair similar to Watts riots. Mayor Sorensen backs police move and plans talks with youths. National Guard deployed after 78 arrests. Stores looted, bottles and rocks thrown, two officers hurt.
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Youth Says He Had No Idea of Harming Queen
An 11 year old apprentice plumber, John Francis Morgan, told police he had no intention of harming anyone after dropping a 12 pound concrete block onto Queen Elizabeth II’s car in Belfast during a state visit. Iris Carruthers, a 44 year old chambermaid, was arraigned for throwing a beer bottle at the car. Both faced charges of throwing missiles with intent to injure or alarm.
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U S And Japan clash over Red China at talks opening
Kyoto AP report says Secretary Rusk called Red China hostile and intransigent while Foreign Minister Shiina urged continued contact to break China out of world isolation. About 2000 protesters demonstrated, opposing U S bombing in Vietnam as Japan seeks to avoid military entanglement.
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Record Independence Day toll tops prior holiday deaths
Traffic accidents killed 576 people during a three day Independence Day holiday, the worst for any summer. Drowning and boating deaths brought total fatalities to 850. A Tucson head on crash killed 10. Arkansas saw six and five dead in separate crashes. See DEATHS, Page 2-A.
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Beatles mobbed in India after Manila trouble
The Beatles arrived in New Delhi to a throng of several thousand fans while police formed a barrier to move the group and their luggage. Lennon asked when the next plane home as the band sought a quieter stopover on their Asia tour amid Manila protests over a missing Palace visit.
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Boy stows away from Kansas City to London
A 16 year old American boy, James Davidson of San Marino California, slipped aboard a flight from Kansas City to London without passport or tickets to visit a girlfriend named Mary Parsons in London. He bluffed past airline and British officials, had $11, left his mother, and flew via Chicago. He plans to leave a note after finding the apartment empty.
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Milestone In Lunar Landing Program Heaviest US Satellite In Space
A 92-foot Saturn 4B stage launched from Cape Kennedy reached a near orbit of 115 to 117 miles, becoming the United States heaviest satellite at 58,537 pounds. NASA officials called the mission a complete success showing the engine could be restarted in orbit as part of the Saturn 5 lunar program.
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Sukarno Loses Cabinet Powers Amid Suharto Rise in Indonesia
Indonesian Congress strips Sukarno of authority to name Cabinet members and titles, naming Suharto acting president if needed. Troops deployed to Jakarta and Java to curb potential uprisings as the regime shifts toward civilian military control.
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Byrd Sr Has Brain Tumor in Virginia Home
Former U S Senator Harry F Byrd Sr aged 79 is diagnosed with a brain tumor. A family source says there is steady deterioration and partial paralysis. Byrd served 32 years in the U S Senate before retiring last November and was hospitalized at University of Virginia Hospital in March for a physical checkup.
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Hoffa Predicts He Will Thwart Enemies Aiding Jail Threats
Miami Beach Florida AP James R Hoffa union chief told about 2000 delegates that his health and lawyers will help him defy government and press attempts to jail or oust him. He claimed justice remains honest in the United States and urged delegates to ignore “Islander mud” and lies. Hoffa sought reelection amid 13 years of pending sentences for alleged jury tampering and mail fraud and received a unanimous vote of confidence with a loud standing ovation.
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Weather Outlook for Virginia and North Carolina
Virginia sees variable clouds and warm days with 80s to mid 90s and scattered thunderstorms. North Carolina remains fair to partly cloudy with isolated showers and highs in the upper 70s to low 90s. winds calm to light.
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