LBJ Predicts Small Surplus in Federal Budget
President Johnson on the mend from influenza at Bethesda Naval Hospital forecast a small federal budget surplus for the current year, possible between 500 million and 1.5 billion dollars, due to spending cuts and higher revenues. He noted a prior 5 billion dollar deficit forecast and cited tax cuts and lower taxes as offsetting past deficits.
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Viet Cong says to free three U.S. POWs in Tay Ninh talks
Viet Cong broadcasts say three American prisoners will be released and invite a meeting in Tay Ninh on Christmas Day to discuss the deal. U S officials in Saigon respond cautiously while South Vietnamese Premier Tran Van Huong questions the move as a possible lure to recognition of the NLF. The Hanoi group seeks a peace talks parity with Saigon, insisting on the NLF banner at the landing zone and outlining terms for the POW return.
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Hanoi accuses U S of bombing threat over Saigon
North Vietnam charges the United States threatened to resume bombing if a new Communist offensive is launched on Saigon. U.S. officials deny threats while noting talks over ground rules for a broader Vietnam war conference ended in deadlock. The NLF proposes overthrow of Thieu and a Saigon peace cabinet to negotiate in Paris on the eighth anniversary of the NLF’s formation.
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Cambodia to Free 12 Prisoners Families Hopeful Yet Wary
The Associated Press reports Cambodia to release 12 U.S. servicemen for Christmas. Relatives in Ohio Wisconsin New York North Carolina Virginia and Georgia react with relief and skepticism awaiting official confirmation.
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Hedge No Tale by Seven Fas Four
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