Peace Talks Sketch Show US Viet Nam Aim
United States aims for peace talks centered on North Viet Nam and Red China with negotiations likely via that bloc. The National Liberation Front would not be a direct negotiating party, though its leaders could join if present with North Viet Nam. The State Department review lists thirteen points on past talks with the Soviet Union Red China and Laos.
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Weather and Laos Vietnam peace talk summary
A weather table lists daily lows and highs for major cities led by Boston and Chicago era figures. A forecast predicts generally fair weather east of the Mississippi with some Great Lakes showers. The Laos crisis coverage reviews tense diplomacy as Communists block talks and the U S pushes for Geneva talks now. Dante Alighieri’s death date noted as Sept 14 1265.
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Blue Knights Fly Loyal Cover for Bombers in Vietnam
A U.S. Air Force unit the 476th Tactical Fighter Squadron nicknamed the Blue Knights has logged over 750000 miles in 1570 sorties since arriving in Da Nang. Maj. Walter Irwin says MIGs avoided engagement while the Skyfighters kept MiGs off sweeping missions against North Vietnamese targets. The pilots average 29 to 30 years old with Maj. Irwin as operations officer, praising the F104 Starfighter’s speed and armament.
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Gemini Program Ahead Of Schedule
NASA official says the Gemini program is ahead of schedule but it is too early to move up the planned late 1969 moon landing. Dr. George E. Mueller notes Gemini 4, originally slated for the third quarter, ended ahead of plan and cautions the U.S. still trails the Soviet Union in space research.
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