Word From LBJ Tonight 90th Congress Gets Started
Washington AP report on the 90th Congress convening and President Johnson expected to outline legislative priorities. He will address the House at 9 30 p m EST focusing on Great Society funding, Vietnam war finance, and Social Security, with tax changes unlikely. Democratic majorities in House and Senate are noted, while organizational battles unfold.
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Supreme Court rules travel to Cuba non criminal
The Supreme Court ruled that a U S citizen with a generally valid passport cannot be criminally prosecuted for traveling to Cuba without government authorization. The court also upheld the government’s power to declare certain foreign countries off limits, though unauthorized travel to those nations may not incur criminal charges.
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Biggest Offensive Of War Is Launched
In Saigon a massive American force backed by planes and armor launched the biggest offensive of the Vietnam War to drive Viet Cong from the Tron Triangle north of the capital. Westmoreland announced the multidivision operation at dawn Sunday. In three days 92 Viet Cong were killed and 16 taken prisoner. The drive includes evacuating up to 10,000 villagers to relocate from the Viet Cong bastion. The commander says enemy strength exceeds 280,000 in South Vietnam with North Vietnamese infiltration averaging 8,000 monthly. apart from Tron Triangle, few major engagements were reported.
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Posters in Canton Attack Mao Spark Travel Alerts
Canton residents reported wall posters attacking Mao Zedong and radio alerts urging supporters to defend him. Travelers said dozens to hundreds of posters appeared as they crossed toward Hong Kong. Reports referenced weekend clashes between Red Guards and anti Mao workers with casualties and hospital damage.
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Baker Accused in $100000 Campaign Fund Theft Case
Washington AP The government opened the trial of Bobby Baker a former Senate aide charged with income tax evasion larceny and related offenses in a scheme that allegedly took about $80 000 from $100000 donated to senatorial campaigns in 1962 Baker reported 1962 income of 64000 but filed 14600 and investigators say he used the rest for debts his Ocean City Maryland motel investments and his cash needs were cited as motives Jurors were selected under tight security and instructed not to discuss the case ahead of trial
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Georgia House and Senate delay governor vote amid write‑in tally
In a historic joint session in Atlanta, the Georgia legislature began canvassing county by county to pick a governor in the November election. Delays stem from a heavy write‑in vote as Maddox is favored to win, while Callaway hopes for a tally upset amid court‑backed rules. Also, lawmakers seated Civil Rights worker Julian Bond during the opening day.
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North Carolina Officials Seek Wirtz Meeting on Bus Drivers
Gov. Dan Moore and state Schools Superintendent Dr. Charles Carroll will meet Labor Secretary Willard Wirtz in Washington on January 23 to discuss extending the Feb. 1 deadline that bans employing under 18 year olds as school bus drivers. North Carolina faces a crisis if the extension is not granted, with 7,500 of 9,200 bus drivers under 18.
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Negroes Back Powell at Capitol as House Vote Near
Hundreds of chanting African Americans gathered on the Capitol steps to support Rep. Adam Clayton Powell as Democrats prepare to decide if he can reclaim a seat. Tensions rose after Powell’s chairmanship was stripped and amid Fogarty’s sudden death.
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