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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1968

Page

5

Tit-for-Tat De-Escalation Hopes Surface in Vietnam Talks

In Paris a stalemate persists as U S and North Vietnam clash over a total bombing halt. Diplomats expect tacit restraint and a tit for tat de-escalation process, possibly easing pressure on air campaigns without formal agreement. The demilitarized zone remains a flashpoint with both sides cautious on troop moves.

Paris Vietnam U.S North Vietnam Johnson Demilitarized North South Vietnam Washington W. Averell Harri

Viewpoint on De-Escalation Prospects in Vietnam Talks

U.S. officials weigh phased de escalation from public to private moves as Thuy hints at possible steps. Negotiators eye a halt to bombing and other acts of war with a definitive end to hostilities. observers warn mutual mistrust may delay concrete moves into mid June and beyond.

U.S North Vietnam Thuy Hanoi North Paris

Induction feud erupts in Supreme Court over divinity student case

The Hershey Justice Department clash over punitive draft inductions resurfaces in the Supreme Court. James J. Oestereich a Cheyenne Wyoming divinity student protested by turning in his draft card triggering 1A reclassification and a bid for federal injunction aided by the ACLU.

Hershey Justice Department James J. Oestereich Cheyenne Wyo Newton-Andover Theological School Boston Oestereich American Civil Liberties Union Supreme Court U.S Erwin N. Griswold

Chance for Holiday Bill OK Bright

Senate Judiciary Committee backs a Monday holiday bill that would move Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day and Veterans Day to Mondays and make Columbus Day a federal holiday. Senator Smathers and Republican Leader Dirksen push the House bill version with broad business and labor backing. Five three day weekends would result, with several holidays not moved.

Washington House Senate Judiciary Committee George A. Smathers D-Fla Senate Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Ers Smathers Florida Democrat

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