Johnson Takes Charge In Rhodesia Talks Amid UK Retreat
In Washington President Johnson shifts to a no compromise stance on Rhodesia as Prime Minister Wilson backs down from a hard line. Johnson questions if he is dictating Britain’s internal quarrel or guiding negotiations with Rhodesia’s government while sanctions fail to bring surrender. He tells African Union ambassadors that the U K and United Nations backing aim to restore legitimate government.
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Arte Krock
New York Times
Washington
Wilson
London
Rhodesia
Johnson
United States
House of Commons
Ian Smith
United Nations Security Council
White House
Organization of African Union
United Kingdom
United Nations
U.S
Who’s In Charge Of The Rhodesia Problem
Analysis argues President Johnson’s Rhodesia speech may be a calculated move to appease African critics of U.S. Viet Nam policy while signaling support for a settlement with London. It weighs whether the talk was a pro British tactic or a misstep risking wider African escalation and strained Anglo American ties.
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Wilson
United Kingdom
Rhodesia
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U.S
Viet Nam
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Mexico
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Washington Sees Victory Hope Fade Amid Viet Nam Strain
James Reston notes a somber Washington weekend as casualties rise and officials cling to stale answers. He warns that U S focus on Viet Nam delays addressing global poverty, violence, and growing international tensions while urging broader action beyond Vietnam.
Broward Teens Form Notorious Brain Trust Gang
In Fort Lauderdale a 17 year old was arrested with a razor and curare needle prompting police to uncover a group dubbed the teenage Brain Trust Gang. Ten boys, many Nova School students, face burglary charges tied to up to 100 thefts across Broward County.
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Martin Arnold
New York Times News
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Broward County
Deerfield
Deerfield Junior High School
Westinghouse
Senate Ethics Panel Expands Probe Beyond Dodd
The Senate Ethics Committee widens its inquiry beyond Sen. Thomas J. Dodd to focus on the high cost of political living and broader income and spending issues. It aims to draft a new code of conduct for all senators, potentially influencing Johnson administration reform proposals.
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Ben A. Franklin
New York Times
Washington
Senate Ethics Committee
Sen
Thomas J. Dodd
D-Conn
Dodd
Chicago
Julius Klein
Johnson
Ethics Committee
Senate Select Committee On Standards and Conduct
Connecticut
Senate
House
Justice Department
Congress
Walker State Light President Elected in Alabama Lions
Guy Walker, DeKalb County real estate agent and longtime civic figure, was elected president of the Alabama Association of the Lions. He expressed gratitude for the honor and pledged to serve with dedication. The story also notes the U.S. Public Health Service will purchase 1.5 million measles vaccine doses for preschool children this year.
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Guy Walker
Alabama Light Association
of the Lions of Alabama
Walker
Decatur
Lions_Club
Tom
Bill
The
United States Public Health Service
Forbes Burnham the Guyana Prime Minister In The News
On Thursday Forbes Burnham, prime minister of Guyana, rides in a yellow Cadillac as three motorcycle policemen lead his car through the capital. Born 1923 at Kitty, he rose from barrister to leader of the Peoples National Congress and led Guyana to independence amid mixed views of his leadership and ideology.
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New York Times
Guyana
South America
Venezuela
Spain
Ind
Linden Forbes Sampson Burnham
British Guiana
Burnham
Peoples National Congress
United Force
Cheddi B. Jagan
Forbes
Kitty
Grays Inn
University of London
England
Jagan
Janet Rosenberg
Chicago
Jagans
Georgetown
Shiela
Jamaica
Viet Medicine In Viet Nam Amid War Health Struggles
The article surveys Viet Nam’s dire health landscape under war. It notes limited laboratory facilities and water contamination in Saigon, scarce scientific physicians, reliance on oriental medicine, and high infant mortality. It highlights US assistance, expanding medical schools, and a World Rehabilitation Fund project aiding paraplegic veterans and amputees.
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Howard A. Rusk
M.D
New York Times News Service
NEW York
South Viet Nam
Viet Nam
Saigon
U.S
Ministry of Health
University of Saigon
Hue
West Germany
Canada
World Rehabilitation Fund
Agency For International Development
Castle Point
N.Y
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