Johnson Policy Backed by Senate Hearing on War Powers
Undersecretary of State Nicholas Katzenbach told Congress that declarations of war are outdated for Vietnam and he urged not requiring congressional approval for bombing near the Chinese border. He defended presidential powers and the Gulf of Tonkin resolution as adequate authority, whileSen. J. William Fulbright pressed for oversight. Katzenbach argued a declaration of war would misstate U S aims and hinder swift diplomacy.
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New Army Division Planned for Strategic Reserve
Washington reports a new Army division may form as part of the strategic reserve with about 45,000 additional troops headed to South Vietnam. The 18th Division, likely 15,000 men, would boost authorized Army strength and may be based at Fort Campbell Kentucky to replace 11th Airborne elements if deployed. Officials say the division would be infantry not airborne and not assigned to combat duty.
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U.S. Desertions Called Nonsense in Europe
Washington reports deny widespread desertions by American soldiers to dodge Vietnam service. McNamara calls Times figures about 1000 desertions in Germany as sheer nonsense. Army Europe cites 338 long term absentees among 225,000, while 10,500 have volunteered for Vietnam this year, potentially surpassing 1964 and 1966 totals.
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Vietnam
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London Times
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Germany
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Europe
England
Britain
Jewish Aid Chief Missing in Prague
The executive vice chairman of the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Charles M. Jordan, 59, vanished in Prague after leaving a hotel room to buy a newspaper. His wife reported the last sighting at 9:30 p.m. and authorities were notified. State Department officials said higher level contacts with Czechoslovakia were planned, while Prague police and the Czech foreign office were alerted.
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American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Charles M. Jordan
Department of State
Mass Hippie Raid At San Antonio Hangout
San Antonio police raided a hippie hangout Thursday and arrested what an officer called a big mob of goateed beatniks. Fourteen were booked into jail on misdemeanor charges of drunkenness and vagrancy.
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Brinks Men Break Into Their Truck
In Kansas City three uniformed Brinks men tried to open their armored truck at the curb as bystanders watched. A tow truck pried the door with a steel bar while a reporter and photographer arrived. The crewman offered no comment and the office declined.
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Brinks
Poor Tenants Let RATs Campaign To Congress
Baltimore residents form an organization called Residents Against Time RAT to pressure Congress for rent relief. They plan rallies Friday night and declare August 28 to September 3 as Send a Rat to Congress Week, aiming to show lawmakers the rats’ plight faced by the poor.
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Detroit Officer Must Stand Trial
A Detroit police officer, Ranald August, 28, was ordered to stand trial for first degree murder in the shotgun death of 14 year old Aubrey Pollard during riots, while partner Robert Paille was cleared. Defense attorney Norman Lippitt decried the ruling as unjust. National Guard witness Theodore Thomas described a mood of fear and a room where a shot was heard.
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UPI
Norman Lippitt
Ranald
August
Aubrey Pollard
Pollard
Robert Paille
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Lippitt
One Look for U S Agents Leads to Fortner Arrest
In San Francisco two federal narcotics agents spotting a man with a handlebar mustache at a cafe across from the Federal Building arrest William Fortner 30 after recognizing him from a wanted circular. Fortner was indicted in Rosston June 16 1965 on three counts of conspiracy to sell marijuana smuggled from Mexico in 50 pound bricks.
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Federal
Federal Building
William Fortner
Roston
Mexico
Tokenism blamed for race riots in cities
Dorothy Height, president of the National Council of Negro Women, argues the 1964 Civil Rights Act created tokenism that lifted a few while leaving most Black Americans behind, fueling desperation that led to protests and street fighting.
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Ohio
Naonal Council of Negro Women
Dorothy Height
Barry Says Charge Stokely With Treason
Phoenix based report on Barry Goldwater urging that Stokely Carmichael be tried for treason. He claimed the death penalty could apply if guilty and noted treason requires aid to enemies during hostilities. He criticized Carmichael and H. Rap Brown and speculated on Communist involvement in riots.
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UPI
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Black Power
Stokely Carmichael
Goldwater
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Carmichael
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Dr King vows to oppose Johnson in 1968 race
Atlanta UPI reports Dr Martin Luther King Jr says he will oppose President Johnson in 1968 and may endorse a different candidate if Vietnam policy does not change. King declines to commit SCLC or himself to any party or candidate and says he will not run for president.
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UPI
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Senate Panel Approves Police Disability Aid Bill
The Senate Judiciary Committee backed a bill to pay $25,000 to local officers disabled or killed chasing suspects in federal crime cases. Chief sponsor Sen. John L. McClellan of Arkansas said eligible officers would receive $250 a month for 99 months if disabled.
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