U S Economy Braced For Viet Nam War Escalation
Washington AP report quotes Buford Ellington director of the Office of Emergency Planning saying the standby mobilization machinery is ready and the economy well braced. He notes the national plan covers from tension to general war, with price freezes and rationing if needed, plus a concealed computer system guiding resource data.
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Present Status of Legislation in Congress
Washington AP reports the status of President Johnsons major bills across Congress. Several items show passage or pending action, including social security, health care for the elderly, tax cuts, voting rights, immigration reform, education aid, and defense appropriations with varying prospects and committee stages.
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Governor McKeithen Seeks 30 Day Truce in Bogalusa
Governor John McKeithen arrived in Bogalusa to press a 30 day ceasefire in civil rights demonstrations. He met with the Bogalusa Civic and Voters League in an airport lounge and urged a cooling period while negotiations resume. About 300 civil rights marchers, escorted by state and city police, gathered at city hall as talks continued. Officials from Crown-Zellerbach planned talks on job discrimination amid ongoing marches and picketing in the business district.
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Memorial Stone To Churchill in Westminster Abbey
Prime Minister Harold Wilson announced a Winston Churchill memorial stone will be placed in Westminster Abbey. The stone will be unveiled by Queen Elizabeth II at a September 19 service commemorating the World War II Battle of Britain.
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U S Army Continues Berlin Rotation In 1960s Context
The U S Army continued its rotation of battalions in the Berlin garrison. Three troop convoys traveled the autobahn through East Germany to West Germany without incident. About 300 men and 60 vehicles were involved. Another convoy earlier delivered about 250 men and 60 vehicles to Berlin.
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Timber potential tripled by FAO study in Turkey
Rome report cites FAO survey indicating productive forests in Turkey are at least twice previous estimates. Improved methods could boost timber production from 200,000 cubic meters annually to a sustained 1.2 million within 15 years.
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Smith College reports record 9.35 million in gifts
NORTHAMPTON Mass. AP Smith College announced Tuesday it has received a record 9.35 million dollars in gifts this year. The largest single contribution was 3.35 million dollars from Mr. and Mrs. W. Van Alak Clark of New York.
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Giant prehistoric jigsaw pieces found in Naples
Scuba divers in Naples probe Horse Creek for a giant prehistoric puzzle. A dredge unearthed two three inch teeth and bone fragments from a giant hairy elephant of ancient Florida. Divers hope to recover tusks and skull from the extinct beast.
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A Thought to Remember on Victory and Defeat
Dewey Swicegood of Swicegood Funeral Home reflects on victory and defeat highlighting courage, integrity, and personal honor. He asserts loss can accompany moral victory and that the manner of losing often matters more than winning. He notes opportunities where defeat remains dignified and invites readers to await his brother Frank's column next week.
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Dirksen Expects Johnson to Seek More Viet Nam Funds
Sen. Everett Dirksen says President Johnson will ask Congress for additional defense funds to boost unitary equipment production for Vietnam. Rep. Ford urges a state of the emergency address to quell unease, while Rep. Derwinski calls for hearings on U.S. Viet Nam policy amid debate over escalating troop levels and diplomatic aims.
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Highlights From President Johnson News Conference
Text highlights cover Vietnam draft considerations and reserves, U S readiness in South Vietnam, McNamara’s return influence on decisions, Soviet Union disarmament talks at Geneva aiming for July 27, and urging peaceful Soviet relations. Johnson defends Secretary Rusk amid rumors of his departure.
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Nasser to Visit Russia on August 27
Moscow says President Camal Abdel Nasser of the United Arab Republic will visit the Soviet Union on August 27 after accepting invitations from the Supreme Soviet and the Soviet government. Tass reported Tuesday with two additional details.
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