White House Solons Bash Dressed in Style and Pastries
Senate Republican Leader Everett Dirksen arrived at the White House and joked with Lyndon Johnson calling him Calvin Coolidge. Senator McClellan did not attend to claim his hat, and Rep. Fraser wore a turtleneck as Johnson sampled pastries at the annual White House reception for lawmakers.
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Hue Citadel battles linger as Marines press defense
U S Marines endure weeks of heavy fighting to seize the Hue Citadel with Lt Gen Robert Cushman Jr saying the assault could continue for weeks. Across the country, U S and government troops battle near Phan Thiet and Song Be while Brig Gen Nguyen Ngoc Loan warns Saigon's Chinese community against aiding Viet Cong and Chinese Communists.
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Kirk Vows No Dealing With Union on Substitutes
The Dade County School Board approved shorter days to let teachers teach double sessions and warned it would sue 6,020 of the 9,400 absent county teachers who do not return by February 2. The article notes the starting pay of 5300 and raises beyond 11000 in large counties, while critics say a 254.5 million education package is insufficient given 350 million in new taxes, only a third reaching public schools.
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SLAIN BOY PARENTS SEEK 2 MILLION CLAIM
The Amaranthus family of Buena Park filed a claim with the Orange County Board of Supervisors demanding 2.5 million for their son Peter who was fatally shot during a narcotics raid in South Laguna on December 14. They said they will sue the county Sheriff James Musick and Deputy Sheriff J D Green in Superior Court after the board rejected the claim.
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Rostow says outcome hinges on Saigon action in Vietnam
Undersecretary Eugene V. Rostow told the Women's Forum on National Security that the long range effect of Communist attacks on South Vietnam will depend on Saigon's aid to its people. He said the strikes seem to unite the populace and strengthen resolve against the Communists.
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Nevada Cattle Outnumbered by People by Small Margin
State Department of Agriculture reports 568000 cattle in Nevada against an estimated population of 500000 residents. The note underscores rural and urban population balance concerns in the state.
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Rivers Urges Reserve Call to Fill Defense Gap
Congressman L Mendel Rivers urged the Johnson administration to call up reserve forces to seal a dangerous gap in defense. He criticized civilian management of the Vietnam war and praised General William C Westmoreland for U S forces leadership in Vietnam.
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Veteran Flier Dies in Bear Mountain Crash
Wesley Reynolds, 54, a United Airlines pilot, was killed when his private twin engine plane crashed into Bear Mountain west of Altaville. Sheriff’s officers found no trace of a second occupant and found only one seatbelt used near the summit. Reynolds apparently was en route from San Francisco to Columbia to operate a flying service when the crash occurred Monday night amid stony weather.
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Two-Piece Bathing Suits For Teen Sizes Arrive
A Downey store, Emily's, offers size 34 two piece bikinis in prints and paisleys priced about 13 to 16 dollars. Los Angeles retailer Rose Marie Reid line will be available in March at The May Co downtown. Order possible by visiting sketches with mother.
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Dredging and trenching at Long Beach Airport for pipelines
Dirt hauled to the Long Beach Airport arises from on site excavations. Large trenches for water and storm drain pipelines are being dug on airport grounds to avoid disrupting city services. Nick Dallas, director of aeronautics, says pipes are laid openly to prevent street digging and save tax money. The Metropolitan Water District and Los Angeles County Flood Control District are involved, part of the Feather River Project cross town line to the city water department.
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Nixon GOP Lead Grows in Early February Gallup Poll
Richard Nixon widens his lead over GOP contenders for the 1968 presidential nomination as 51 percent of rank-and-file Republicans favor him in the early February Gallup poll. He holds a 26 point edge over Nelson Rockefeller, whose support remains steady, while George Romney declines further.
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U S Warns N Korea on Pueblo
North Korean counsellor Kan warned at a news conference that U S sailors accused of crimes would be punished under North Korean law and that any American reprisals would trigger immediate war. He cited a recorded confession by Cmdr Bucher and accused the Pueblo of spying and violating 12 mile territorial waters. U S officials say the ship was about 315 miles off the coast when seized.
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Podell Defeats Dubin in 1968 Showdown for Congress
New York Assemblyman Hertram Podell, a Johnson supporter, won a congressional seat defeating Melvin Dubin, a McCarthy backer, in the first 1968 hawk versus dove contest. Podell secured 29,892 votes to 23,474, calling it a victory for the president and a reaffirmation of U.S. involvement in Vietnam.
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Anderson declares bid for Congress in 17th district
Hawthorne California, UPI Glenn M. Anderson, former Lt. Gov., announced his candidacy for the 17th congressional district seat held by Rep. Cecil King who plans not to seek re election. He named Thomas B. Carvey Jr. and Mrs Edward Schwartz of Torrance as cochairmen of his general committee. Anderson, ex mayor of the Long Beach area, served eight years in the state assembly and was lieutenant governor until January 1, 1967. He now works in home construction with his wife Lee Dutton and their three children Melinda 22, Evan 20, and Glenn Michael 17.
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Church Appeal to Soviets Seen
SAN DIEGO UPS A resolution appealing to the Soviet Union for the release of all persons jailed for religious beliefs was introduced Tuesday before the general board of the National Council of Churches.
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Motorists Hit Injures Police Officers in LA Intersection
Two police motorcycle officers, R. K. Keller and R. A. Turesdell, were injured when a speeding car rammed into them at the McKinley and Manchester Avenues intersection in South Central Los Angeles. The car occupants fled on foot, leaving the vehicle behind.
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