Israel Seeks Cease Fire Across Front in Middle East
United Nations reports Israel informed U N Security Council of a cease fire with Jordan accepted by Jordan and in effect since 2000 GMT. The move follows a council demand for immediate cessation and comes as Soviet and American diplomats weighed resolutions amid continuing fighting in Egypt Syria and Iraq fronts.
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Lull Settles In Amid Vietnamese Fighting
In Saigon the Vietnam war shows fewer air raids than usual as U S and North Vietnamese forces stage limited activity. No significant enemy contact. pilots focus on supply and rail lines north of Hanoi. One American civilian dead in a Viet Cong raid near Saigon. four villagers killed by a mine near Lai. Foreign Minister Do warns bombing must continue or risk losing the war.
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House Blocks LBJ Measure On Borrowing
Washington AP The House rejected the administration request to raise the Treasury borrowing authority by 29 billion halting the biggest postwar debt increase. The 210 to 197 vote pushes Johnson’s budget plan to a new round with a lower figure or risk default next month.
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Israelis claim victory in Sinai and surrounding fronts
Israel announced victory in the Sinai campaign and said it held most of the West Bank, Jerusalem, and Bethlehem. General Rabin touted sweeping gains across Egypt, Jordan, Syria, and Iraq, with heavy Arab air losses and fast advances toward the Suez Canal.
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Swift Conflict Promises Mideast Leader Changes
The piece argues Israel humiliated Arab forces shifting power prospects in the Middle East. It assesses U S British and Russian roles, Nasser’s potential fall, and how Arab nations view Western involvement. It notes France’s stance and predicts a Cold War chill amid possible regional upheaval.
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U S Boosts Peace Moves amid War Zone Exodus
President Johnson forms a National Security Council panel to coordinate an effort for a cease fire in the Middle East as thousands of Americans flee war zones. McGeorge Bundy recalled to lead the group while McNamara orders standby oil flows to Vietnam.
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Egypt and Israel clash over Suez gains and cease fire
Reports from Cairo and Tel Aviv describe a rapid shift in the Sinai and Suez areas as Egypt is pressed to respond to UN cease fire calls. Rabin says Egypt is defeated and aims to retreat behind the canal while Dayan notes Israel has met its main objective in opening the Gulf of Aqaba. Fear grows in Cairo as troops dig in near the Nile valley and reports hint at continued fighting and strategic positioning.
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Valley Deaths: Lantz, Lantz, Keyser, Cook, Ford, Funkhouser
The Valley notices list deaths including Mrs Kermit L Lantz 51 Harrisonburg Mrs John foaled 81 Bridgewater Benjamin Franklin Keyser 4 Shenardeah Howard D Cook 63 near Linville Rita Marie Ford 16 months Strasburg and Marvin G Funkhouser 53 Rt 1 Edinburg Details on Page 16
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Egypt Says It Will Fight On Amid Ceasefire Bid
In Cairo the government spokesman rejected the UN cease fire call, declaring Egypt will fight on. Arab reinforcements from Algeria and Iraq were reported en route as war intensified with Israeli advances surrounding Cairo. Israeli POWs arrived amid cheering crowds after train transfer to trucks. authorities claim 3,500 prisoners are being returned from front lines.
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