Hearings Reflect Conflict Between LBJ and His Party
Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearings on the Vietnam War expose sharp tensions between President Johnson and members of his own party. Johnson says there is little difference of opinion and stresses no intent to escalate or abandon the war, while critics warn of drift toward broader conflict with Red China or a nuclear showdown with the Soviet Union.
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President Johnson Honors Lincoln at Memorial
President Johnson laid a wreath at the Lincoln Memorial on Lincoln's birthday and, in a statement, cited substantial progress toward civil rights. He noted about 300,000 Negroes had been registered to vote in five Southern states since the Voting Rights Act was signed six months earlier.
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Nugents Visit White House for Luci's Fiancé Family
President and Mrs. Johnson welcome Gerald and Mrs. Nugent at the White House for a weekend visit and prenuptial party. The Nugents traveled from Waukegan Illinois and met the Johnsons amid hopes for progress on civil rights as expressed by the President.
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Luci
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Giant Rally Supports U S Viet Nam Policy in Atlanta
Thousands braved rain at Atlanta Stadium for a rally affirming U S policy in Viet Nam. Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged courage over fear while Ambassador Nguyen Duy Lien praised U S support. Gov. Carl Sanders framed it as reaffirming faith in America’s resolve amid anti Communist critique. Police estimated about 10 000 attendees, organizers claimed up to 15 000.
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Dean Rusk
Viet Nam
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Atlanta Stadium
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State Department of Public Safety
United States
Washington
Hanoi
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Nguyen Duy Lien
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Carl E. Sanders
High Point College crowns Homecoming Queen as Meningitis rises
Diane Holt a sophomore elementary education major was named Homecoming Queen during the High Point vs Appalachian game. High Point won 67 to 62 as plans to curb meningitis include isolation measures at military posts Lackland Fort Gordon Redstone and Redstone Arsenal with training shifts and hygiene instructions.
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High Point College
Diane
Clara Jane Eal
High Point
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Eeme Army
Lackland
Amarillo Air Force Base
Ft Gordon
Redstone
Humphrey Shifts Roles on Viet Nam Policy in Bangkok
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey adopts a reduced public stance in Bangkok before traveling to Thailand and Saigon. He signals a change in how he will discuss United States Viet Nam policy while stressing continued commitment to diplomacy and peace talks.
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South Viet Nam
Hubert H. Humphrey
Viet Nam
Liberals Say He May Not Run Again in 1968
The piece analyzes speculation that President Johnson may decline a second term due to the Vietnam war and his past landslide victory. It cites liberal critics frustrated by his Vietnam course and notes counterpoint from supporters mentioning past presidents who sought re election after a break.
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Lowering of Draft Bars Cited
Washington AP Lt Gen Hershey argues the armed forces should induct more men classified 1Y and rejected for moral or physical reasons. He sees potential in about two million 1Y and similar categories as militate for national emergencies. He questions Johnson’s 160000 induction forecast for the new year with unclear numbers. The military is relaxing mental standards to widen intake.
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