War declaration on Vietnam shelved amid Washington opposition
The push for a formal declaration of war on North Vietnam falters as Congress and the Johnson administration resist. Secretary Rusk says aims center on ending aggression and restoring peace rather than destroying North Vietnam, while lawmakers warn of broader war with allies and entangled rights.
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Iowa
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Alabama
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Red China
Eugene J. McCarthy
D-Minn
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China
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Harry S. Truman
Andrews Declares Joke Is On Him In Grand Jury
Dean Andrews tells a grand jury that if the Kennedy probe hinges on Clay Shaw being Clay Bertrand then it is a joke. He adds the joke is on me as testimony from his June 27 appearance is read during his perjury trial deliberations. The exchange covers whether he lied when asked about Bertrand being Eugene Davis and whether Davis would confirm his claim.
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New Orleans
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Grand
Jim Garrison
Clay Shaw
Clay Bretrand
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Bertrand
Eugene Davis
Ex Senator William Shuford Dies in North Carolina
William B. Shuford 60 a prominent NC industrialist and former state senator died in a Hickory hospital. He led Shuford Mills as vice president and served in the 25th district from 1953 to 1961. Survivors include his wife Virginia Jones and children William Jr Frank and Charles with two brothers. Funeral at Corinth United Church of Christ scheduled for 4 p.m. Sunday.
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William B. Shuford
North Carolina
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Shuford Mills
University of North Carolina
UNC
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State Senate
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Hickory Hospital
Virginia Jones
Charlotte
William Burden Shuford Jr
FBI lists robbery suspect in Charlotte bank heist
FBI warrants Paul Richard Thrower 36 for the $17,838.80 First Citizens Bank branch robbery and pistol whipping of two employees. He also faces burglary charges for two jewelry store break-ins the night before. Police say he fled and remained at large with three TVs linked to a jewelers burglary.
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N. C
FBI
Paul Richard Thrower
Thrower
Fairview
First Citizens Bank and Trust Co
M. B. Smith Jewelers
Josephine Collins
Phillip R. Chadwick
Leaf Prices Dip Slightly in Georgia Auctions
Valdosta Georgia AP reports third week of Georgia Florida flue cured tobacco auctions saw steady to slightly lower prices for a heavy sale volume. Receipts of the Stabilization Corp rose sharply as sale times were shortened with daily limits set for August 23 and future weeks. Gross sales reached 52 251 433 pounds at 68 37 per hundred down 26 cents from last week, season totals 124 959 703 pounds at 67 95.
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Valdosta
Bargainers Take Hard Stance in Auto Talks
UAW negotiators report the Big Three are firm and say no progress toward a new contract three weeks before a possible strike. Talks began July 10. current three year pacts expire Sept. and no single item agreed. Chrysler firmer at the plants, while GM and Ford show tougher positions.
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Detroit
United Auto Workers
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
UAW
Douglas Fraser
Chrysler Department
Television Comes to Athens in Limited Greek Rollout
In Athens Greece television has begun with limited reach within a 10 mile radius. Fewer than 25 000 TV sets exist in a city of 1 800 000 and viewers behind the Acropolis or Lycabettos pay TV access. The government plans wider service across Greece, promising new options for families and a shift from outdoor plays to home viewing.
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