McNamara and Reporter Clash at Defense Conference
Washington AP Sec retary of Defense Robert S McNamara clashed with Clark Mollenhoff at a news conference. McNamara told the reporter to leave if order could not be kept, and Mollenhoff refused. The exchange centered on U S preparedness and remarks by Sen John Stennis.
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Washington
Robert S. McNamara
Clark Mollenhoff
Mollenhorf
Mollenhoff
Cowles
McNamara
U.S
John Stennis
D-Miss
Mottenhoff
Boothe aims to be first Virginian elected by primary route
Boothe believes a 50-50 chance to win the U S Senate seat against Byrd, with support centered in Hampton Roads Jennings country in the 5th District and his home area in the 10th. He notes a prior withdrawal and says his campaign would run separately from Spong and Robertson. He recalls Byrd’s influence and their past political clashes during World War II and massive resistance.
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Hampton Roads
Jennings Country
Sth
Boothe
Jennings
Byrd
Pat
Billy Sponge
Sen. Byrd
Fredericksburg
Billy
Sen. Breeden
Sen
Spong
Sen. Robertson
Washington
Sidney Kellam
Kellam
Godwin
Robertson
Alexandrian
Virginia
Virginia Assembly
Senate
House
U.S. Senate
William J. Story
Alexandria
Ricemoad
Guy
Dens
McNamara Defends U S Military Readiness in Vietnam
McNamara told a Senate panel that the United States could deploy up to 21 additional battalions to Vietnam within 90 days if needed, while stating current forces total about 43 infantry battalions and 700 tactical aircraft. He argued US defense improvements since 1960s reforms strengthen the military position and dispel claims of overextension.
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Johnson
Westmoreland
McNamara
U.S
Viet Nam
Southeast Asia
Korea
United States
Humphrey
Committee
Capitol
Cassius Clay
House
South Viet Nam
Hanson W. Baldwin
New York Times
Baldwin
America
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Asier
Morse
Miners Trapped After Outbreak At Secluded Mine Entrance
A blast at the King Cole Mine trapped three miners 1,800 feet from the entrance after a rest from a coal surplus. Dust covered snow on the mountainside as rescue crews, led by Durango fire chief N P Parks, searched amid a six to eight inch overnight snowfall. Mrs Violet Smith reported a power failure at 7:55 a.m. and heard the explosion. Wives of the men were sheltered nearby as the scene drew rescuers and onlookers.
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Violet Smith
Irvin
King Cole
Smith
Durange
N. P. Parks
Highway Land Purchase Bill Nears Final House Vote
The Senate sent to the House a bill allowing the State Highway Department a stand of three years to decide land needs for right of way, with supporters claiming savings of millions and critics warning on owner rights. The House passed a separate bill to remove the Corrections Division to form a new department, while debates focused on a nine year road education tax and its trade-in provisions, with amendments proposed to adjust rates and deductions. Virginia lawmakers also advanced a plan for a mental and penal institutions study commission and youth offender facilities, and considered a constitutional change to empower the legislature to ban local personal property taxes.
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House
State Highway Department
del. E. FE. Lane
Richmond
Corrections Division
State Department of Welfare and Institutions
John Warren Cooke
Mathews
del. Inez Baker
Portsmouth
Dél. A. R. Giesen
Staunton
del. C. Harrison Mann Jr
Arlington
Baker
James M. Thomson
Alexandria
Del
William M. Dudley
Lynchburg
H. Morrissett
Morrissett
Dudley
Internal Revenue Service
Carrington Williams
Fairfax
Thomas W. Moss Jr
Norfolk
McMurran
del. C. W. Clenton
South Hill
Anto
Virginia House
Charles W. Gunn Jr
Lexington
House Committee On Institutions
Gunn
del. John Hanson
Chesterfield
Legislative Council
del. Marian Galland
del. Carrington Williams
Rare clams flown in for Kansas City convention banquet
At a Kansas City convention of the American National Cattlemen's Association about 2500 clams were flown from Maryland with Governor J Millard Tawes sponsoring the supply. Cooks had to be taught the best method to prepare the prized shellfish for diners at the hotel.
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Kansas City
American National Cattlemen's Association
Maryland
J. Millard
Former Minister Forecasts Nkrumah Help From Moscow and Peking
Ex foreign minister Quaison-Sackey said Nkrumah would seek Soviet and Chinese aid to regain power in Ghana. He doubted Beijing would help while Moscow might, as Nkrumah and Quaison-Lackey traveled from Moscow to Guinea amid a Ghana military takeover and mass Soviet and Chinese departures.
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Moscow
Peking
Accra
Ghana
Kwame Nkrumah
Alex. Auqison-Lackey
United Nations General Assembly
Hewsmen
Guinea
Sekou Toure
Ivory Coast
Felix Houphouet-Boigny
Quaison-Lackey
Conakry
Foreign Ministry
Nirumeh
Qualson-Sacke
Ido
Gha
Willj
Hone
Jors
Red
China
Quaison -Sackey
Quaison-Sackey
Space figures honor Bassett and Lee at twin services
The Bassett family mourned at a church service where astronaut tributes flowed from Navy Captain Lovell Jr and Lt. Col. McDivitt. Space agency pilots joined the procession as 738 jets roared overhead in a ceremonial salute. Lee’s service honored by Maj. Aldrin and other veterans, with Mrs. Lee escorted by Air Force Col. White.
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Bassett
Karen
Peter
Ernest D. Dimafine
Navy
James A. Lovell Jr
James A. Mc.Divitt
Jere Cobb
Space Agency
Lee
Edward E. Aldrin Jr
William A. Anders
Walter Cunningham
Air Force
Edward H. White I
Lee. Thees
Sally
Carolyn
David
Dame
Palomas Palomas cleanup measures praised by AEC official
The AEC says efforts aim to eliminate any hazard from the Palomas incident and restore normal life, with McCloskey hinting at possible compensation to Spaniards for economic losses. A State Department spokesman would not confirm assurances given to Spain or other nations about overflight rights, while U.S. strategists seek to avoid restricting bomber routes in emergencies.
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AEC
McCloskey
United States
Palomares
Palos
State Department
Spain
U.S
Weather pattern floods water supply and thaws snow
In Philadelphia rainfall exceeded normal levels for January and February. Heavy rains and warm temperatures have melted snow in the Northeast mountains, increasing water in reservoirs. Reservoir watchers are pleased while skiers report poor conditions with forecasts of thawing at higher elevations.
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Philadelphia
New England
Police embrace music training for officers divides cities
In Detroit and Boston police leaders dismissed music study as irrelevant to law enforcement while Chicago officers may embrace it. New York supporters argue sound awareness aids policing, noting sirens doorsbells and screams as practical reasons for musical training.
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Detroit
Ray Girardin
J. L Tuggle
Atlanta
Tuggle
Boston
Station House
Arpeggio
Red Sox
Yankees
Edmund S. McNamara
Beantown
Saint-Saens
McNamara
Chicago
Billy Club
New York
Edward Callet
Smith’s First Major Defeat After Friend Robert Kennedy Visit
A biographical sketch notes Smith’s health and dairy farming in his district. It recalls Kennedy braving a blizzard to visit him in 1931 and calls the meeting a social gesture. The piece traces Smith’s career from Broadburg Feb 2 1838 birth to 1931 Congress, detailing family and local roles.
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Smith
Robert F. Kennedy
Alexandria
Alexandria National Bank
Broad Bu
Bethel Military Academy
Warrenton
University of Virginia
Commonwealth
Corporation Court
Th Corcoran
Annie’ Tginia
Howard W. Smith Jr
Joseph H. Tonnhill
Jasper, Tex
Viet Nam War Deaths and Engagements Update
Vietnam war tolls show about 2,200 deaths since 1961 and roughly 11,500 wounded. Allied deaths total 506,01 with 379 from South Vietnam. Viet Cong losses 1,122 killed and 92 captured, down from 1,327 killed previously. US Marines join in on Hue peninsula action. US 1st Infantry Division repels Viet Cong attack near Saigon.
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Viet Nam
South Viet Nam
Hue
Imperial
U.S. 1St Infantry Division
Saigon
Johnson Pushes New Department For Transportation
President Johnson urges a new federal transportation department with a $6 billion annual budget. Proposals include universal tire safety standards for all cars, stronger ship safety rules, maritime financial responsibility, and accelerated development of a 2000 mph supersonic air transport. Critics fear overcentralization. support cites unified management and safety upgrades.
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America
National Highway Safety Research and Test Center
Congress
Coast Guard
Caribbean
Yarmouth Castle
Soma
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