Religious Consensus Sought On Viet Nam
Washington UPI reports a National Inter-Religious Conference on Peace gathered delegates from Roman Catholic, Anglican, Protestant, Orthodox and Jewish branches to craft a possible American religious consensus on Viet Nam policy. Papers urged Red China UN admission, Taiwan settlement, end of US embargo on strategic items, and expanded dialogue with Beijing, amid debate on intervention and civilian impacts in Viet Nam.
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UPI
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United Nations
China
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Taiwan
Red China
John J. Weight
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Viet Nam
U.S
VCs Using Red Copters in North Viet Nam War
Rep. Mendel Hivers of the House Armed Services Committee says Russian made Iwlivoptors are being sent to North Viet Nam for combat use on a Soviet freighter bound for Haiphong. He urges disclosure and notes alternate nonlethal means to hinder the port without killing people.
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UPI
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Defense Money Bill Moves in House Amid Viet Nam Debate
In Washington the House opened debate on a $131 billion emergency defense appropriation as Democrats push the funding for missiles planes and tanks to back the Vietnam effort. President Johnson planned to sign a separate $48 billion authorization at 9 a.m. EST as the Senate had weighed administration Vietnam policies.
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Congress
Volunteers May Delay College Student Draft
Washington based UPI reports the Army’s February enlistments reached 20,400, nearly 2,000 more than January and over double a year ago. The surge suggests fewer draft calls as enlistments rise, with January’s figure prompting the Defense Department to lower April’s quota to 21,760. As of January 31, active duty personnel stood at 2,099,724, but the Army gave no reason for the uptick.
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Viet Nam
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Jakarta Anti Red Rally Draws A Million People
Radio Jakarta estimated a million attended a rally in Ban for the banning of the Indonesian Communist party to back Lt Gen Soeharto. Presidents Sukarno and military leaders reportedly discussed a new cabinet while calls grew to purge Communist sympathizers from government.
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Keng
Sochar
Sukarno
Indonesia
Soeharto
Indonesian Communist Party
NATO Will Not Press For Showdown With De Gaulle
Paris reports that the United States and 12 NATO allies agreed not to press Charles de Gaulle for an immediate showdown over France expelling NATO troops. Allies plan a unity statement on NATO strength amid De Gaulle's actions, issued in capitals this week or next.
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UPI
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North Atlantic
Charles Dels Gaulle
NATO
France
de Gaulle
United States
Yato
Cherokees to Be Paid for Land
Cherokee Indians expect possible payment for lands seized by the federal government in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Claims Commission has agreed to review 12 interrelated tribal claims across Tennessee, Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, and Alabama, with potential payments next year.
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Thedian. Claims Commission
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Georgia
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Alabama
Dheegh Basan Senin
Tog E
Markel Shree
Wy Saaers Times
Togs Aktions
Cigarette Prices Are Increased Across Major Brands
New York reports leading cigarette manufacturers raised prices on most major brands. American Tobacco Co announced a penny per pack rise during the weekend, soon followed by Phillip Morris, R. J. Reynolds, and Liggett & Myers. Brown & Williamson said it was studying the move, with P Lorillard Co expected to follow. No reason given, but higher costs noted. Wholesale price up four-fifths of a cent per package. retail rise about a penny per pack.
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API
American Tobacco Co
Phillip Morris
R. J. Reynolds
Liggett &Myers
Brown & Wiliamson Tobacco
P.lorillard & Co
Girls top interests outshine boys in Somerset list
In Somerset England a local feature asked boys to name their top interests but the girls dominated the list. The piece notes boys failed to place on the list in this lighthearted column from the community desk.
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