Viet Cong Attacks on U.S. Camp Fail in Laos Border Fight
In Saigon and Ashua Valley near Da Nang, a day-long assault by two Communist companies on a Montagnard led camp and 12 U.S. advisers ends without capture. A C47 transport is shot down, four Americans killed, three wounded, and heavy enemy fire blocks helicopter evacuations.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
U.S
da Nang
Laos
William C. Westmoreland
Viet Nam
Air Force
South Vietnamese
Munitions Rail Car Explodes near Corning Arkansas
An empty 175 mm artillery shells car on Missouri Pacific lines exploded near Corning on the Arkansas Texas line. The blast damaged several houses and caused a gas leak that forced evacuations for about two hours. One house was demolished and a resident injured. The car was mounted for the Red River Arsenal shipment from Burlington Iowa. Local officials reported a big flash and ground shake as the car exploded while on a siding to clear the main line.
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Ark
Tome
Here
Seka Wien
Corning
John Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Jess Watson
Missouri Pacific Lines
Red River Arsenal
Texarkana
Arkansas-Texas
Mopac
St. Louis
Burlington
Iowa
Watson
C. M. Rupert
Glenden McGuire
Astronauts rehearse space trip at Cape Kennedy base
Neil A. Armstrong and David R. Scott worked in bulky suits as 11 simultaneous countdowns ran from Cape Kennedy. The Titan 2 mission tested prelaunch procedures to place an Agena vehicle in orbit, officials noting a minor pneumatic leak but saying no serious issue.
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Cape Kennedy
Fila
Neil A. Armstrong
David R. Scott
Armstrong
Scott
Ce Communications
Kennedy
Agena Space
Arvisti and
France Sets Conditions on NATO Ties Amid 1969 Withdrawal Hint
France will not renounce the NATO treaty but will take necessary measures on foreign bases and French troops in NATO commands. De Gaulle favors the Atlantic Alliance while opposing the integrated military command, with Bourges outlining unilateral actions and possible consequences to be discussed with allies including Britain, Canada, and West Germany. The move follows De Gaulle’s push for NATO revision and letters to Johnson and other leaders.
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NATO
France
de Gaulle
Yvon Bourges
Bourges
Johnson
Britain
Canada
West Germany
U.S
Harlan Cleveland
Gaulle
United States
Reds Hint At Setbacks In Peking Press
Tokyo AP reports the Peking press hints at possible setbacks for U S policy and foresees countermoves as China warns the American effort may gain ground briefly. The article notes ebbing public optimism yet a brewing upsurge and signals Chinese readiness to attend the Soviet party congress despite tensions with Moscow.
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Peking
Cuba
Inman
Mao Tze-tung
International Communist Movement
Moscow
U. S
Aptheker Addresses ANC Students At UNC Chapel Hill
Communist spokesman Herbert Aptheker walked onto the University of North Carolina campus in Chapel Hill and was turned away by campus police. He spoke to a crowd along a campus edge, with observers estimating more than 2,000 attendees. He criticized laws banning communists from on campus speaking and warned the university trustees and police chief.
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Aptheker
ANC
Chapel Hill
Herbert Aptheker
University of North Carolina
Paul Dickson III
Univer
Universe
College Parents May Get Break
Washington AP Administration forces in the Senate press to defeat a tax break proposal for parents of college students. A separate Social Security amendment for 1.8 million seniors over 70 passed 45 to 40 with a $760 million yearly cost, while Ribicoff's college expense tax cut faced a close vote and uncertain fate as conferees settle differences. The measure would raise revenue by $1.2 billion this year and $4.8 billion next year. The Prouty plan would grant minimum Social Security payments of 44 dollars monthly for individuals and 66 for couples, funded by general Treasury funds.
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Washington
Senate
House
Abraham A. Ribicoff
Connecticut Democrat
Winston L. Prouty
R-Vt
Treasury
Jakarta Student Demonstrations Turn Violent Across Indonesia
More than 10,000 students clashed with security forces in Jakarta and spread to other areas. Reports say they breached barriers to occupy the Education Ministry Building, and a university student was fatally shot near the Communist consulate in Makassar.
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Singapore
Jakarta
Indonesia
Education Ministry
Celebes
LBJ Urges Stronger National Crime Fight and Reform Plan
President Johnson called for a reinforced national effort against crime and urged swift passage of existing bills. He proposed a blue ribbon commission to revise federal criminal laws by 1968 and more federal aid through the Law Enforcement Assistance Act to modernize police training and methods. He also advocated restraining easy gun sales to curb interstate firearms traffic.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Nation
Law Enforcement Assistance Act
Justice Department
Aiken Says Escalation Is Avoided
Senate Republican leader Aiken credits President Johnson for avoiding a reckless expansion of the Vietnam War. He notes Johnson’s efforts to keep military actions within bounds and says support has increased since January, despite earlier warnings about the dangers of a massive Southeast Asian conflict.
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Jack Bell Washington
Senate
Johnson
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
Aiken
Mike Mansfield
North
Viet Nam
Harold K. Johnson
U S Holds Initiative as Wheeler and McNamara Speak on Vietnam
General Wheeler says the United States holds the battle initiative in Vietnam while Defense Secretary McNamara cautions it is too soon to tell if a turning point has arrived. They testified before House and Senate committees on defense posture and the 59.9 billion budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Washington (Ap
Earle G. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Viet Nam
Robert S. McNamara
McNamara
House Armed Services Committee
United Oo
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