Government to push lower gasoline prices via imports
Washington AP Charles F Luce the Undersecretary of the Interior outlined three steps the government might take to increase gasoline supplies by imports reallocating 30000 barrels of unused Defense Department petroleum product quota shifting purchases to foreign oil producers and allowing higher imports from Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands if needed the move aims to reduce prices and possibly raise crude output on federal lands Humble Oil has not raised prices and Luce suggested resuming a smaller price increase could aid dealers and jobbers
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Koreans say outdated arms hinder guerrilla fight in Vietnam
Lt Gen Chae Myung Shin, in Vietnam with 45 000 troops, says many Koreans still rely on World War II carbines and M1 rifles and lack own helicopters. He notes 243 North Vietnamese killed in a three hour clash and expects M16s and newer machine guns to arrive by May or June to boost firepower and mobility. He cites reliance on US helicopters and lack of in-field resupply and evacuation capabilities in guerrilla operations.
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Gavin urges peace talks with Hanoi after China upheaval
Senator James M. Gavin says the United States can negotiate for a neutral, independent Vietnam now that upheaval in China is evident. He warns against heavy bombing and urges restraint while pressing for a free government and U.S. withdrawal, arguing for talks with Ho Chi Minh and the National Liberation Front.
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North Vietnam SAMs Inaccurate But Still Troubling, Say Officials
Pentagon and AP sources say Soviet-made surface to air missiles score a single bull's-eye per 48 attempts on U S aircraft. Despite low success, 469 planes were lost on combat missions through February 6, with 436 lost mainly to ground fire. Radar guided missiles have a 0.021 batting average through Feb 15, improving slightly since last August.
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Children Pay Tribute To Spacemen At Cape Kennedy
Cape Kennedy area grade schoolers launched two small rockets in a tribute to Apollo 1 astronauts Virgil Grissom Edward White II and Roger Chaffee who died before launch. The rockets reached 1800 and 2500 feet and parachuted back. NASA planned no ceremony.
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Senate Okays Reflectorized N C Tags
The North Carolina Senate approved and sent to the House a bill to authorize reflectorized license plates in future years, continuing an experimental one year program and enabling next year’s tag production by the prison shop. A separate bill would delete a voter oath clause regarding party support when changing affiliation, while another measure would bar felons convicted of murder rape burglary or arson from the work release program.
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Republican Convention Bids From San Francisco and Miami Beach
San Francisco and Miami Beach bid to host the 1968 Republican National Convention. Miami Beach offered 650000 cash plus 150000 in services, while San Francisco matched 650000, after earlier reports of a 1 million dollar bid. Other cities Chicago, Los Angeles, and Philadelphia also submitted proposals.
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Helms Prepares for Senate Hearing on CIA Spying
CIA Director Richard Helms faces a Senate Armed Services subcommittee as lawmakers seek answers on funding channels to groups including the National Student Association. Senate Leader Mansfield backs the agency, urging continued operation and stronger intelligence work despite disclosure of funds via foundations and the Institute for Labor Research. The Washington Post traced CIA money to a now defunct labor institute run by Norman Thomas era socialist ties, funding training centers in Costa Rica and operations in the Dominican Republic and Mexico.
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Confessed Killer Freed Over Miranda Rights Gap
Jose Suarez, 22, who admitted killing his wife and five children, was freed when a police interview confession predating Miranda was deemed inadmissible. The case followed a Supreme Court ruling that defendants must be informed of their right to counsel before questioning.
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US Pilots Hit Convoy Traffic Through Mu Gia Pass
U S pilots report their biggest convoy strike in months with 86 trucks destroyed or damaged as 4 tanks head south. American forces claim 266 enemy killed in five clashes and Marines credited with much of the action amid reports of a large North Vietnamese convoy at Mu Gia Pass. One F4 Phantom was shot down. two crew missing.
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