Johnson Halts Most Vietnam Bombing Sparks Military Split
President Johnson ordered a halt to most bombing and naval shelling in North Vietnam except near the DMZ, a move opposed by several senior military leaders who urge broader airstrikes to cut enemy supplies and deter Hanoi. Gen Maxwell Taylor and other officials warn the pause risks weakness and continued war aims. The plan focuses attacks in a sector south of Dong Hoi, potentially impacting key supply routes and Haiphong harbor.
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Johnson signals Vietnam expansion amid bombing limit
The Senate Armed Services Committee considered confirmation in late January as Clifford indicated he did not favor an immediate end to bombing North Vietnam. Johnson announced a roughly 25 000 troop increase over five years to about 550 000 in Vietnam, with no ground strategy changes and a possible Reservist call up described as small.
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Surprise Johnson bombing curtailment prompts mixed reactions in Vietnam
U.S. and South Vietnamese officials kept silent as Johnson announced bombing curtailment and exit from the race. GIs voiced relief and disbelief with comments ranging from celebration to concern about home. Westmoreland’s staff declined comment while Thieu Ky Loc declined to comment. Independence Palace buzzed with advisers as troops weighed the move's impact on their duty and future postings.
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William C. Westmoreland
Nguyen van Thieu
Nguyen Cao Ky
Nguyen van Lock
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Thieu
Pilots Voice Criticism as Johnson Halts Most North Vietnam Bombing
U S Air Force pilots in Vietnam express surprise and disapproval at President Johnsons order to halt bombing over most of North Vietnam while authorizing strikes in the DMZ corridor. A lieutenant colonel and a major argue the move reduces pressure and could lead to overcrowded skies near Da Nang and Chu Lai.
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Investigating Czech Judge Disappears
Dr. Jozef Brestansky, a Supreme Court judge leading Stalinist era persecution probes, has been missing since Thursday. Police say no clues exist and foul play or self-harm cannot be ruled out. Brestansky left his office for the Justice Ministry about half a mile away. He had access to secret records of the purges and a 1963 partial rehabilitation of some victims.
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Doctor's Invention Offers Free 4.95 Truss Trial
In Kansas City a medical device claims to treat reducible rupture without straps or belts. The Physicians Appliance Co offers a 30 day trial with a $4.95 truss at no cost if test subjects are not fully satisfied. Send name and address to 3148 Koch Bldg Kansas City Mo. 64114 for the trial offer.
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