Kennedy urges peace talks over expanded Vietnam war
Sen. Edward M. Kennedy urged a shift from war to negotiations in Vietnam, saying continued fighting risks further death with limited military gains. He spoke at the Roosevelt Day dinner in Boston, warning against prolonged conflict and calling for talks. He noted Vietnam’s people suffer punishment from both sides. The text also mentions a college cheerleader from 1903 and Africa's Shinkolobwe uranium mine.
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Major Stepup In Conflict Could Hurt China Economy
A Congress study warns that a major escalation in Vietnam could strain China’s economy. It notes China’s current support costs are low but warns large shipments of advanced weapons could upset resource balances. Western trained scientists remain central to China’s nuclear and development programs.
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Sheriff Seeks Help From Children In Slayings
Rockford Illinois Sheriff Herbert Brown asks more than 1400 Wilson Junior High students to aid in solving the killings of two 14 year old cousins Ronald Johnson and Wayne Mullendere found shot in an isolated pavilion at Levings Park. Brown spoke at a planned assembly to urge tips to Principal Donald Connor.
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U S Backs Formosa Says Rusk in Tokyo Telecast
Secretary of State Dean Rusk stated the United States is ready to seek friendly terms with Communist China but will not abandon commitments to Nationalist China on Formosa. He offered to meet Chinese leaders midway if they abandon militant positions, while Japan's Takeo Miki forecast improved U S Red China relations soon amid Mao Zedong's mainland purge fallout.
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