Viet Nam War Reporters Note Strategic Stalemate
A Hungarian press summary reports U S and South Vietnamese losses with Viet Cong resistance. It says American and allied forces cannot win the war quickly and will prolong operations amid heavy casualties, while Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces claim expanded combat reach and resilience near Saigon and in the central highlands.
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District towns release may be sent for psychiatric care
A district towns spokesman said six of seven towns have been given up this year and could be sent to a country hospital. The man, released from a state hospital in February 1964, was described as extremely difficult to defend. A separate dispatch from Budapest cited a Hungary police chief on a Viet Cong mission arrest in Topeka Kansas.
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Marines Push Through Viet Cong Push at Xuan My
Marines led by Sgt. Roger Provost advanced through barbed wire entanglements at Xuan My after two covering Marines fell. Provost was grazed in the head but returned to lead the move as Viet Cong fled in junks. Maj. Perrin and 85 troops aided the effort. By nightfall, An Hoa and Xuan My were ordered burned to deny reoccupation.
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Virginia Conservative Platform Calls for Welfare Reform
The convention proposed compulsory sterilization of unwed mothers after the second illegitimate child and a prerequisite for welfare, a pledge by top officials not to accept federal jobs for 10 years, economic independence from the federal government, and state investigations into subversive influences in education and religion.
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European integration faces French halt over farming finance
Postwar Europe debates supranational powers and a federated union as France stalls new Common Market steps over agriculture funding. Hallstein commission seeks French consent while Dutch and West German leaders push for more power. U.S. military strategy targets Communist insurgents in Asia and Vietnam.
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Assessment of Communist gains in South Vietnam
The six month trend shows Reds controlling key road and rail links and expanding hold over a larger share of the population. The coming rainy season offensive is seen as a vital test with US paratroopers and Marines in larger clashes. The United States urges South Vietnam to boost forces by about 100,000, potentially supplying more troops if needed.
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Montana Senate Leader Reflects on Leadership Role
Mansfield states his constitutional duty to Montana and explains balancing Senate leadership with White House cooperation. He notes no fear of overreach, says he must cover both duties, and acknowledges Montanans’ support. He emphasizes the majority leader's elected duty to unite the party and aid the President while serving colleagues.
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Automakers Adopt Safety Features Ahead of Hearings
GSA plans to buy about 37 thousand autos as lawmakers weigh 17 point safety rules. General Motors said six GSA items would be standard in 1966 cars, American Motors echoed, and Chrysler hinted at more safety items. Ford pledged a clear position before the Ribicoff committee as GM prepares to lead off with Roche, Donner, and Barr testifying Tuesday.
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Senate committee faces housing and aid measures in current session
Johnson signals trouble pushing Senate Judiciary Committee items including a housing program with rent subsidies an urban affairs department expanded antipoverty funds and higher education aid. Farm legislation is uncertain with foreign aid appropriations looming a potential adjournment could shelve president's 1966 program.
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Doctors debate access and staffing shortages
Officials warn continued hospital service is only feasible if enough doctors are available as shortages worsen daily. Dr. Williams notes abuse of free visits is expected while a small fraction of patients account for a large share of work, corroding general practice ideals. Representatives of the medical academy commented on the issue.
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Health Ministry pay demand sparks delegation response
Dr. J. C. Cameron chairing the BMA committee asked delegates if they would back a resignation over payment refusals. A loud chorus of yes greeted the idea as the Health Ministry's stance was challenged.
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Missiles sites and Soviet presence in Vietnam conflict
Observers doubt U S would hesitate to strike Soviet aided anti aircraft missile sites or Rug allied forces. Eight to nine IL28 bombers in North Viet Nam are likely Russian supplied. U S air offensive in the north has surged to 2000 sorties in June, about half of 4000 since February 7. Rainy season has limited operations by about 20 percent.
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Johnson signs off on Medicare vote and river basin plan
The report notes Johnson’s approval of the Medicare bill and voting rights measure, with Moyers quoting the president as happier than ever about Congress. It mentions a U S Canadian plan for the St John River Basin in Maine with a 227 million dollar power project and further study of the Passamaquoddy Tide Harnessing project, plus a 2 million dollar disaster relief allotment for Kansas floods along the Arkansas River basin. The president and Mrs. Johnson plan to fly back to Washington Monday after spending the weekend at the ranch.
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British doctors threaten walkout over NHS fees
Digest items report doctors calling the National Health Service a soup kitchen of health threaten a walkout unless they can charge fees. The auto industry will send major executives to Washington to answer a senator’s charge that it has dragged its feet on auto safety. Luci Johnson’s rebantism is widely discussed in Roman Catholic press. Denise Clinton, kidnapped from a motel run by her grandparents, prompts memories of a recent family vacation to California.
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