Kosygin attacks US policy and Viet Nam war
Soviet Premier Kosygin told James Reston that the United States is inflaming global military tension and forcing higher Soviet defense spending. He accused Washington of backing colonial regimes and arming West Germany while criticizing U.S. Viet Nam policy. McNamara signaled cutbacks in bombers and air defenses as part of base closures and a potential new advanced plane.
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Bundy Resigns as Johnsons National Security Aide
McGeorge Bundy resigns as President Johnsons national security advisor, effective February 28. He will head the Ford Foundation at about 75 060 a year, leaving his current 28 500 salary. Johnson accepts the resignation with genuine regret and may rely more on the State Department or direct talks with officials in the national security field. Bundy emphasized he will remain free for special assignments from Johnson.
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Elite ranger battalion mauled near Tam Ky in Vietnam battle
Viet Cong forces encircled and virtually destroyed a South Vietnamese ranger battalion near Tam Ky, 350 miles northeast of Saigon, inflicting heavy casualties on both Vietnamese troops and American advisers. Helicopters carried 30 to 50 wounded as U.S. airstrikes continued.
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Chu Lai
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Congress Ready to Back Defense Spending Rise
President Johnson aims for swift approval of a larger defense budget as Congress contemplates continued, costly involvement in Vietnam. Officials expect supplemental funds beyond the current 1.7 billion, with debate on foreign aid cuts and domestic programs. Leaders warn of extended fighting and intensified bombing if Hanoi rejects negotiations.
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Haiphong
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Grand Jury Attacks San Francisco Vice Morality
A San Francisco grand jury denounces rising pornography, prostitution, topless showgirls, and moral decay. Police raids on North Beach topless venues yielded few convictions, while officials argue over who should act. Mayor John Shelley vows to curb vulgarity as club owners deny the findings apply to their venues.
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Salvation Army
North Beach
Conventions Bureau
Grand Jury
John Shelley
Communist Arms Are Changed in Viet Nam War
AP reports a shift in the Viet Nam war showing Viet Cong strength from standardized Soviet and North Vietnamese weapons. Captured U.S. arms still appear, but non interchangeable small arms ammo limits use of U.S. weapons. Main ammo source remains captured material, with possibleNorth Viet Nam production.
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French Indochina
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Red China
It's Dog Day as Surplus Dogs Go to Bidders
Raleigh AP reports state surplus property officer P H Barnes opened bids on 16 bloodhounds 7 German shepherds from the prison department stock. Buyers ranged from $5 to $105.56 per dog with bidders including a boy who saved $10 and a father who escalated bids to keep peace. The affair drew wide attention and phone calls as officials sorted bids and prepared to mail refunds.
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