Saigon Leader Slain Amid Vietnam Assembly Turmoil
News from Saigon reports the assassination of Tran Van Vat, a 58 year old Vietnamese political leader and deputy in the Constitutional Assembly, who had hoped to run for president. The attack occurred on a Saigon street near the prime minister’s office. The two gunmen were arrested. Also covered are U S air losses near North Vietnam including a downed MIG 17 and subsequent US air strikes. Rhodesia sanctions discussions at the UN and Dean Rusk’s talks in Tokyo and Formosa with Sato as he travels to further peace efforts.
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Nixon Urges War Budget as Vietnam and Inflation Target
LAS VEGAS Former Vice President Richard Nixon urged Congress to approve a war budget to end Vietnam fighting and curb inflation. He warned China may gain atomic capability within five years, potentially widening conflict. The piece also covers Kennedy warning on poverty funding, Randolph and Rustin advocating a massive anti-poverty plan, ATS satellite launch, and draft deferment tests for college students.
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Johnson seeks 10 billion more for Vietnam war costs
President Johnson announced a reasonably accurate estimate that Vietnam war costs through June 30 will exceed earlier projections by 9 to 10 billion dollars. He will ask Congress for the extra funds next month, with defense chief McNamara noting U S plans for the Minuteman II ICBM. Johnson also announced Medal of Honor and praised Marines. Kosygin attacked the U S and invited De Gaulle to visit the Soviet Union, while Germany grounded the Luftwaffe F106G Starfighters for safety.
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Fowler Peace Tax Cut Hint Amid War Finance Talk
Secretary of the Treasury Fowler urged the prospect of further long run tax reductions after the Vietnam war ends. He declined to speculate on a potential tax increase next year to finance the war, saying only continued reductions can prevent fiscal drag.
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Margaret Mead proposes universal national service including women
Anthropologist Margaret Mead urged Tuesday that national service include women to ensure fairness and build responsible citizens. She spoke at a Chicago conference arguing the program would help reduce discrimination and address youth handicaps, alongside other policy aims. Kennedy warned Congress will likely overhaul draft laws next year, describing the issue as pivotal for the nation.
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Independent Carrier Delivery Rates and Adjudication Note
The item records a 1943 publication registration in Long Beach California and mentions a Superior Court adjudication in Los Angeles County with a case number 6 10200. It lists a carrier delivery charge of 33 dollars and references a newsstand distribution detail.
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