Mansfield Reverses Trade Offs Calls to Withdraw Troops
Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield said the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia means the United States must keep current troop levels in Europe. He noted about 350,000 NATO troops cost 2.7 billion dollars annually and that withdrawal would be unwise while Warsaw Pact actions continue.
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Soviet Tanks Patrol Prague Infirm Warning To Czechs
In occupied Prague UPI reports a tense city bristling with Soviet tanks including a cluster of 20 outside the TV studios near the main station. A one hour protest strike shuttered shops save food and beer halls as soldiers and armor ring the old town square and bridges along the Vltava River.
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No Roadblocks Seen for LBJ Overseas Peace Trip
The White House said Johnson would not rule out an overseas trip, possibly to Moscow, in his search for peace but stressed no trips are planned. Press Secretary Christian avoided confirming the Moscow report, stating the president would go anywhere if his presence were required.
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