B52s Strike North Vietnam In Major Invasion Push
U.S. B52 Stratofortresses conducted raids deep over North Vietnam as jets cleared the way for a large invasion threat against South Vietnam. Bombers targeted troop camps fuel dumps and artillery sites while Marie jets crossed the DMZ to hit Communist positions. US Navy guns supported operations along the coast and helicopters used gas in daylight action. Reports said no B52s were lost and emphasis remained on crippling the invasion route.
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Housing Officials Get Go-Ahead On Pilot Plan
Washington officials announced a pilot program to speed low income housing by outsourcing land acquisition construction and management to private developers under fixed government contracts. The plan aims to cut costs and time, with no stated profit ceiling, and to stimulate private enterprise in public housing.
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Johnson pushes to soften welfare rules in social security bill
Washington UPI Johnson administration moves to ease or drop welfare restrictions on unwed mothers in a sweeping social security bill. The measure would raise the minimum monthly benefit to 50 dollars, expand annual earnings limits, and increase payroll taxes to fund the increases, with hearings set for next week.
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Dutch to aid Cambodia with Mekong project funds
The Dutch Government will contribute 1 million Cambodia to finance the Mekong River development plan. The plan includes irrigation works a dam and a hydroelectric power station to improve regional infrastructure and energy capacity.
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RingSport Times Ay Independent Hewvpaper Pubtated Everies
The fragment describes a Saturday publication by RingSport Times with subscription rates and a note about postage paid at a Kingaperty Tenn mailing zone. It references the United Press and Chicago Daily News, and mentions the Enterprise Association with restricted publication rights.
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Desertion movement blamed on British TV reports
UPI reported ITN said about 20 GIs desert monthly from West Germany bases with help from an international underground network while BBC cited Amsterdam sources saying six GIs desert monthly via Amsterdam. The Times predicted 1000 servicemen could desert this year as U.S. officials denied the claim. Secretary McNamara called the Times piece nonsense and General Polk called it grossly exaggerated.
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Katzenbach Stirs Congress Wrath Over Vietnam War Powers
In Washington, Katzenbach drew Senate criticism by asserting broad presidential war powers and questioning Congress's role in Vietnam decisions. Senators Aiken and Fulbright condemned perceived executive overreach and urged greater congressional consultation as they referenced Tonkin resolution and wartime authority.
War Declaration Debate Echoes Vietnam Policy Voices
Senator Gore voiced concern that a formal declaration of war could lock in a broader conflict with Red China, while Katzenbach argued the Constitution and Gulf of Tonkin resolution limit executive power. He warned Congress may be bypassed as modern times outpace old war concepts.
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Train Derailment Kills Man Near Gadsden Tenn
A derailed eight car train near Gadsden Tennessee carrying arsenal freight left Lonnie Maness aged 65 of Wilder trapped in a caboose and killed as six cars derailed and rolled down a ten foot embankment. Explosives were not detonated. An Army spokesman said no explosion danger existed. The eight car train was en route to Memphis with cargo from Milan arsenal.
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