Critical Question In War
The article discusses how President Johnson faces a key dilemma in Vietnam: how to deploy about 100,000 more U S troops without taking over the anti Communist war. It notes the shift from South Vietnamese defense to a broader U S role and the aim to bolster South Vietnam’s independence while expanding military pressure on the Communists.
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Washington
Johnson
U.S
South Viet Nam
United States
Nam
Southeast
B52s Bomb Viet Cong Area North of Saigon
Guam based B52 bombers attacked Viet Cong installations in a jungle area 30 miles north north west of Saigon dropping 500 tons of bombs. The raid was the fifth by B52s in Vietnam at the request of the government.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
Binh Duong
Bau Bang
Goldberg Prepares for UN Ambassadorship
Arthur J. Goldberg, a Supreme Court justice, packs for a new role as ambassador to the United Nations. He spoke at a news conference about leaving the court chosen by President Kennedy to succeed Adlai Stevenson. His wife recalled the dream and faith guiding their family through this transition.
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Washington
Arthur J. Goldberg
Virgin Islands
United Nations
Adlai Ewy
Supreme Court
Labor
Adlai
Arthur
Goldberg
John F. Kennedy
Supreme
Carmichael Junk Mail and Telemarketing Surge
Residents report persistent junk mail and a new wave of nuisance phone calls targeting Carmichael. Local authorities urge caution and advise using call blockers and mailbox safeguards while investigating possible scam links and complaint channels.
Silver Teaches Last Class at Ole Miss
James Wesley Silver, 38, a noted historian and frequent foe of segregation, taught his final class at the University of Mississippi after decades of public battles. He and his wife say they will stay in Oxford as his career at Ole Miss ends amid controversy over his writings and the state’s white supremacy debate.
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Oxford, Miss
James Wesley Silver
University of Mississippi
Silver
W Silver
University of North Peabodge
United States
Viet Nam Parley Opens With Johnson McNamara Meeting
President Johnson and Defense Secretary McNamara opened a full dress Viet Nam conference with top officials. McNamara backed boosting U S strength as he cited a Viet Cong to government force ratio of about 165000 to 500000 and noted Viet Cong casualties while acknowledging some positive signs amid intensified guerrilla attacks.
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U.S
Washington
Johnson
Robert S. McNamara
Viet Nam
McNamara
South Viet Nam
Saigon
Ex Tar Heel in West Warwick Slaying Case
Police charged 36 year old former North Carolina man Robert Albright with murder in the shooting of 57 year old Irene Marie Hill as she watched television with family. The weapon was a .22 rifle and authorities say the bullet was aimed at her daughter Lorraine Mineau. Albright was arrested near Hill’s home after spending the night on grass behind a garage.
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West Warwick
R. I
North Carolina
Arthur Grosleau
Irene Marie Hill
Grosleau
Robert Albright
Albright
Harriman Kosygin Meet In Moscow To Tackle Tense Ties
Ambassador Harriman met Premier Kosygin in Moscow for a second time within a week to discuss U S Soviet relations and world affairs. The talks aim to prevent misunderstandings amid strained Viet Nam tensions. Harriman arrived July 12 claiming a vacation and previously spoke with Kosygin last week for about three hours.
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Moscow
USS
W. Averell Harriman
Alexei N. Kosygin
Harriman
Kosygin
Harriman - Kosygin
Viet Nam
Conferees Reach Medicare Bill Agreement with $6600 Taxable Base
Washington AP Conferees from the Senate and House agree on a historic Medicare bill establishing broad medical care for older Americans. The $6600 tax base funds about $7 billion in annual benefits, with a 7 percent gain in cash payments for old age and disability. The plan includes 60 days of hospital coverage, 100 days of nursing home care, 109 home visits, and psychiatric care within basic insurance, aiming for final action next week.
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Ate
House
Senate
Wilbur D. Mills
Ways and Means Committee
Guard Volunteers Proposed to Meet Airlift Needs
National Guard officials propose using volunteers to cover increased troop and cargo air transport needs tied to a potential Viet Nam buildup. Air Guard pilots and crews could fly soldiers and cargo to the Far East, reducing the need to activate Guard units.
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Washington
National Guard
Viet Nam
Air Force
Defense Department
Jenapert
Far East
Air Guard
of Pa
Issue Argued Over National Testing In Classrooms
A Washington AP report outlines arguments for and against nationwide testing in schools. Proponents cite taxpayer need for value, while opponents warn of looming national standards and loss of classroom creativity.
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Washington
Bomber makes successful foam runway crash landing at Pease
A four man Air Force crew crash landed a six engine bomber on a foam covered Pease AFB runway after seven hours of failed gear jamming. The jet was refueled in flight three times while circling the Atlantic. No injuries were reported.
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Air Force
Pease Air Force Base
Newington
N.H
Atlantic
Pease
James B. Price
Waco
Tex
Yale R. Davis Jr
Kan
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