Johnson warns Viet Nam cost could push budget above estimate
President Johnson told governors in the White House that the Viet Nam war may force higher federal spending than the 1128 billion forecast for next year. The briefing with 41 governors touched on federal aid programs while war costs were cited as a key factor shaping the fiscal outlook. Governors including Reed of Maine Burns of Hawaii Hansen of Wyoming Johnson of Mississippi Scranton of Pennsylvania Volpe of Massachusetts were present.
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Oil Dumps May Be Next Targets in Vietnam War
Washington reports Joint Chiefs of Staff urge expanded air bombing against North Vietnam. Emphasis lies on Haiphong area oil facilities and refineries north of Haiphong to cut petroleum supply feeding the North Vietnamese war effort. Escalation viewed as slow and insufficient.
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