Beatles Clash With Viet War At New York Press Event
In New York the Beatles faced questions on Vietnam as two teenage girls climbed a hotel ledge during a press conference. Police restrained the crowd as John Lennon stated the group is against the war and does not like it.
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House Begins Probe Of Negro In School Books
The House education subcommittee opens five days of hearings led by Rep. Powell to probe racially distorted library books funded by a 14 billion federal aid program for schools. Officials seek to determine if minority groups are depicted as inferior or ignored in purchased texts.
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Nixon Charts Hawk Viet Trip to GOP Rally
Nixon addresses GOP lawmakers in New York reporting on his latest Vietnam visit. He argues a hawk stance, saying Asia could gain freedom in 5 to 10 years if the United States builds up its Viet Nam effort, while warning longer war risks escalation with ground forces.
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Prostitution Grows in Viet Nam Prompting Crackdown
Saigon Social Welfare Minister Tran Ngoc Lieng said prostitution thrives in Vietnam due to American presence and is organized with trade 'protection' networks. He announced a crackdown plan targeting bars and dance halls near bases and establishing recreation centers to concentrate and regulate sex work for health and security.
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Communist Mine Sinks U S Ship In Harbor
In Saigon a communist mine sank the Baton Rouge Victory, a 7801 ton U.S. freighter, 22 miles from Saigon. Seven crewmen were killed or missing, forty two saved, channel traffic halted as Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces attack along the Saigon River.
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