Roving Strikes with Helicopters Seen in Viet Nam War Plan
U S forces favor intensified roving strikes by helicopter borne troops to curb Communist North Vietnamese reinforcements. Officials doubt Laos troop deployments but expect continued strategic offensives to halt the invasion of South Vietnam. The Ia Drang Valley battle is cited as a model of future operations.
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Fighting Eases as Air Strikes Continue in Vietnam
U S fighters and bombers pounded suspected enemy bases and supply routes in South Vietnam while ground fighting slackened. The 1st Infantry Division clashed briefly near the Michelin area, while air crews conducted hundreds of combat strikes. The carrier Kitty Hawk fought fires after a fuel-offloading accident, with two sailors dead and 29 injured. A Phantom jet crash north of Saigon killed both crewmen.
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Local Accident Prevention Urged by Gov Moore
Raleigh Gov Dan Moore urged stronger government programs to cut traffic crashes noting vehicle numbers and injuries rising rapidly. He warned federal intervention may be sought if traffic safety remains unresolved, and said Congress could push federal driver laws.
Supreme Court weighs obscenity standard in literature case
The court considers Roth era tests in three appeals from lower court bans on materials including Eros magazine Liaison and The Housewife's Handbook. Justices Douglas and Black question Roth while the government urges maintaining First Amendment limits.
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Johnson Moves Closer To Viet Nam Decisions
President Johnson calls top security advisers to his Texas ranch to discuss defense needs and Viet Nam policy as he weighs possible changes before year end. McNamara Rusk and Bundy attended, with no announced link to the Soviet budget rise. Johnson notes no big decisions yet while pursuing health updates after surgery.
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Astronauts Push Gemini 7 Toward Circular Orbit
Borman and Lovell in the 44th orbit report successful 16.5 second thruster burn raising periapsis to 145 miles and apogee to 196 miles. They expect a Sunday launch if Gemini 6 goes ahead, while Luna 8 fails to land softly and NASA plans a May follow up.
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Higher Interest On Savings Okayed
The FDIC raised the maximum rate state banks may pay on time deposits to 5 percent, urging utmost caution before implementation. The move follows a Federal Reserve Board decision to lift the ceiling from 4 percent and also raise the discount rate. President Johnson and Fed Chair Martin differed, with lawmakers planning hearings while the economy’s reaction remains uncertain.
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De Gaulle to Enter Runoff With Mitterrand in France
Paris reports Charles de Gaulle will run in the December 19 runoff against Francois Mitterrand after de Gaulle won 44.61 percent and Mitterrand 31.72 percent in the first round. De Gaulle returned to Paris for a cabinet meeting amid expectations of a simple first round majority.
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Market Comes Back Strongly After Selloff
NEW YORK AP The stock market recovered strongly today, erasing most losses from Monday’s slide as trading stayed heavy. The Dow Jones average rose 11.02 points to 950.55 at noon, with gains led by color television, electronics, aerospace defense, airlines, photography and office equipment shares.
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