Rusk Will Testify at Demo Meeting on Vietnam Policy
Senate hearings on the Democratic platform split over halting bombing of North Vietnam. Muskie and Hilsman argued for measured de escalation while McCarthy urged a role for the NLF in a postwar government. Johnson tied any halt to reciprocation and presidential risk, with Fulbright set to testify next.
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LBJ Refuses Vietnam Bombing Halt De- escalation Offer Stance
President Johnson defends a limited de escalation plan and rejects a halt to bombing until North Vietnam shows serious intent to de escalate. He vows to seek an honorable peace reestablishing the DMZ and removing foreign forces, while preserving U S and allied security.
Southland Traffic Toll Rises With Six Dead
Orange County deputies report six more traffic deaths including two Irvine teenagers in a Baranca Road crash. Robert Hellstrom 17 and Christina Lynn Nowak 17 died when their car lost control and hit a power pole near Culver Drive around 2 20 p m.
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Doctors Reject Heart Transplant for Ike
President Eisenhower's doctors decide against a heart transplant after consultations with Mamie Eisenhower and Col. John Eisenhower. Despite several heart spasms, officials state no heart attack since Friday's seizure and note Walter Reed is receiving many prayers and heart transplant offers from across the country.
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Viet Nam Bombing Halt Opposed in Harris Poll
The Harris Survey finds 61 percent oppose a bombing halt and 52 percent oppose Viet Cong inclusion in a coalition government before South Vietnam elections. Only 24 percent favor a halt, 27 percent back VC participation, and 21 percent are unsure.
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Humprey Camp Claims Win On First Ballot For V P
Humphrey supporters claim a first ballot win for vice president amid convention voting battles. McCarthy forces back challenges to about 795 delegates while Hughes rules on seating disputes, signaling tensions in Chicago. Humphrey urges a peace stance in Vietnam and a labor Democratic coalition during speeches to AFL CIO steelworkers and railway clerks.
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Nixon Tour Zips Through Midwest
Nixon spoke to 2,000 delegates during a Midwest swing, urging support for Vietnam peace efforts while stressing that stopping the killing of American troops must come first. He praised Governor Romney and discussed campaign plans with Romney as the presidential race moves through Lansing, Detroit, and Columbus.
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