Kennedy Sees New Hampshire Vote as Democratic Indicator
Kennedy cites McCarthy surge in New Hampshire as diminishing personal rivalry with Johnson and pointing to Democratic concern over the country’s direction. He criticizes Johnson’s Vietnam stance and questions timing on the commission's recommendations while noting Nixon’s rising likelihood as GOP nominee. Governors reportedly discussed fears of Johnson renomination impacting the race.
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Wallace Attacks Liberal Critics in Ailing Wife Speech
Governor Lurleen Wallace is cited by supporters as delivering a political address focusing on liberal critics and federal controls, while his ailing wife remains a topic of concern in the coverage.
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Lurleen Wallace
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Sentinel program at Kwajalein tests anti missile defense
Kwajalein serves as proving ground for radar tracking and interceptor tests in the $5 billion Sentinel shield. Plans include Poseidon reentry vehicles and Spartan Sprint interceptors to gauge effectiveness without nuclear devices. Officials note 1963 Test Ban Treaty prevents atmospheric nuclear bursts.
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Meeting With Kennedy Denied as Social by Hearnes
Missouri Governor Hearnes said the meeting with President Kennedy was strictly social and not a political engagement. Kansas Governor Docking stated none of the urged actions were aimed at Kennedy running for office.
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Kennedy
Kansas
Robert Docking
Theour
Wisconsin primary bias and McCarthy campaign strategy
Informants say state party officials labor leaders and administration figures will press McCarthy for Viet Nam alternatives. With Johnson not campaigning in primaries high officials unlikely to participate. LBJ backers fear McCarthy gains from heavy Wisconsin publicity. Republicans may cross over to register anti Johnson votes for McCarthy.
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McCarthy
Vietnam
LBJ
Siege at Khe Sanh Echoes Dien Bien Phu Anniversary
Allied defenders at Khe Sanh face a long siege similar to Dien Bien Phu as Gen Giap may test the besieged base on the anniversary. U.S. Marines note improved preparations since January and five bombing raids have targeted surrounding North Vietnamese forces.
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Khe Sanh
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Giap
U.S. Marine Command
E Sanh
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Khe Sanhednesday
Gold prices surge as London dealers lift daily fixing
The London market added 0 cents to the opening price and reported “absolutely fantastic” sales as more than 50 tons were sold at the daily fixing near the ceiling of $35.19. Dealers quoted $35.25 while the Pound opened at $2.39125, slipped to $2.3910, and hit a record low of $2.3896.
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London
Veterans of Foreign Wars dinner quotes call for steady peace
The remarks at a Tuesday VFW dinner emphasize guarding the weak, barring aggression, and pursuing lasting peace. The article notes the administration review of Vietnam troop needs, with Gen Westmoreland seeking up to 206000 more troops and a cabinet committee led by Defense Secretary Clifford conducting the study.
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Vietnam
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Clark M. Clifford
Rusk
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Earle G. Wheeler
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Central Intelligence
Richard C. Helms
Vietnam War Casualty and Strength Estimates Update
The weekly summary reports 120 killed and 101 wounded with 1,087 missing or captured. Nearly half of the wounded, 56,437, did not require hospitalization. It tallies 310,557 enemy killed since 1961 while estimating South Vietnam’s enemy strength at 223,000 to 248,000, later revised by U.S. Command to 207,000 to 220,000.
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South Vietnam
U.S
U.S. Command
Governor Wallace's Condition Stays Serious but Stable
A health briefing reported Governor Wallace remains seriously ill after her February cancer operation. Doctors noted she weighed about 90 pounds three weeks ago, with a low grade fever and light sedation while receiving heavy antibiotics. The decision on her care would depend on her doctors and her condition.
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