Fighting resumes at Binh Gia near Saigon amid U S adviser deaths
AP reports renewed fighting at Binh Gia 40 miles east of Saigon with Communist guerrillas ambushing Vietnamese and U S Ranger units. One American adviser killed, nine Rangers dead, 30 to 40 missing, and 11 Vietnamese rangers killed with 27 wounded as demonstrations in Saigon protest Premier Tran Van Huong.
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Long elected Democratic whip in 89th Congress
Senator Russell B. Long of Louisiana won the Democratic whip post over 41 to 27 in a closed caucus. The 46 year old veteran, praised for his Senate service, is expected to back administration programs while pushing to curb foreign aid bills. Mansfield plans secret ballots to ensure a majority winner.
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Florida
Mansfield
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California
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Kuchel
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
Dirksen
Bill to make assassination a federal crime
A bipartisan group of 11 House members introduced bills to make it a federal crime to peg or assassinate a public figure. Sponsors include Rep. Gerald R. Ford, a Warren Commission member, seeking federal powers for such investigations. FBI involvement would shift from informal, invitation based to federal authority.
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Gerald R. Ford
R-Mich
Warren Commission
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Raleigh Man Wins First Auto License Tag U 1
A Raleigh truck driver paid over $70 to obtain the first auto license tag in the city. Robert Lee Barham camped overnight at the Motor Vehicles Department to secure tag U-1 and proudly displayed it as the new tags go on the road by February 15.
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Congress Convenes Amid Leadership Battles and Debates
The new Congress opens with leadership changes as Rep. Gerald Ford defeats Charles Halleck 73 to 67 for House floor leader. Johnson plans a State of the Union addressing social security, hospital insurance, tax cuts, and Appalachia development amid rule changes and Mississippi seating disputes.
President Johnson Prepares State of the Union Address
President Johnson worshipped with national dignitaries and plans a late night joint session address to outline his Great Society program. He will unveil ten major legislative proposals and the broad outlines of a federal budget. expect a possible tax cut figure and no major foreign policy surprises.
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Ford Unseats Rep Halleck For GOP Post
Rep. Gerald R. Ford of Michigan was chosen to lead House Republicans, defeating Charles Halleck of Indiana 73 to 67. Ford, 51, won support from younger members seeking a fresh, forceful image, while Halleck 64 had held the post six years. The vote followed a GOP landslide that year and signals potential changes in party leadership and rules.
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Indiana
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Massachusetts
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Wisconsin
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New York
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Laird
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R-Mich
New 64 page tax guide offered by The Enterprise
A new 64 page book titled Cut Your Own Taxes is available exclusively through The Enterprise. The volume bundles the information from the series and more and can be ordered by mailing the coupon provided.
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