Tense Washington trio shapes Vietnam troop debate
The article traces the strained relations among President Johnson Defense Secretary McNamara and General Westmoreland over troop levels in Vietnam. McNamara’s Vietnam trip contrasted with Johnson’s push for a united front while weighing the risks of expanding the draft or calling up reserves before the 1968 election.
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Washington
Johnson
McNamara
Gen. Westmoreland
U.S
Vietnam
Saigon
Westmoreland
Secretary of Defense
Mili
Sam
28 Year Old Pilot Tops Powder Puff Derby
Mrs. Judy Wagner, 28, of Palos Verdes Estates California, won the 21st Powder Puff Derby flying solo from Atlantic City New Jersey to Torrance in a Beachcraft Bonanza K 35. She scored 11 0167 points in the rating system and has over 2700 hours of flight time.
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Torrance
Calif
Judy Wagner
Wagner
Palos Verdes Estates
Atlantic City
N.J
Ellis QO. Wagner
Furniture Store Project Aims August Deadline
Miller Furniture at 741 Mass St expects completion by late August after the Dec. 28 downtown fire that destroyed Miller’s shop the Wren Building and Independent Laundry. Miller plans a September open for merchandis ing. Independent Laundry will not rebuild on the site.
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Miller Furniture
Mass. St
Jack Miller
Wren
Miller
James Cox
9Th and Miss, Sts
John Sullivan
Sullivan
Surveyor 4 Mission Near Moon Landing With Precise Guidance
Pasadena scientists reported Surveyor 4 hurtling toward the moon could land about 80 miles from target if an in flight correction succeeds. The 2,290 pound craft launched from Cape Kennedy aims to study moon soil with a camera shovel and magnet, despite rough terrain.
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Pasadena
Calif
Surveyor
Jet. Propulsion Laboratory
Sinus Medii
Cape Kennedy
Fla
Earth
800000 Is Left In Jayne Estate
Los Angeles AP actress Jayne Mansfield left more than 800000. Her business manager says 35000 cash 163900 stocks and personal property worth 250000 plus realty 363000. Four men seek appointment as administrator including Baldo Kristovich Mickey Hargitay and Matt Cimber. Hearing set for July 21.
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Los Angeles
Jayne Mansfield
Charles Goldring
Superior Court
Miss Mansfield
Vera Peers
Dallas
Tex
Goldring
New Orleans
Los Angeles County
Baldo Kristovich
Mickey Hargitay
Matt Cimber
Raney Drug Stores Offer Free Prescription Delivery
Free prescription delivery and immediate mail service are advertised by Al Raney Drug Stores, highlighting convenient options for customers seeking home delivery and rapid mailing of medicines.
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al "Raney Drug Stores
St John’s Sister to Leave for Falls City Principal Post
Leave for a new role in August announced for Sister Mary Adrian who has served six years as principal at St John’s School. She will move to Falls City Nebraska to head a combined grade and high school.
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George . Anne
St. John’s School
GM calls UAW contract demands unrealistically high
Detroit based General Motors labeled the United Auto Workers contract demands wholly unrealistic. GM vice president for personnel Louis G. Seaton warned the union's proposals could jeopardize the company and its business. UAW head Leonard Woodcock countered that nothing is unmanageable for GM.
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Detroit
General Motors
United Auto Workers New
Louis ‘G. Seaton
Leonard Woodcock
UAW
General Motors Department
Woodcock
Seaton
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Break-In Reported at Baldwin Junction Businesses
Vernon May of Baldwin Junction 14 miles south of Lawrence reported a double burglary early this morning. The restaurant and service station were burglarized during the night, and deputies investigated losses and damages at the scene.
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Sheriff's Office
Vernon May
Baldwin Junction
Lawrence
De Vicenzo Wins Open at Hoylake in Historic Breakthrough
Argentine golfer Roberto de Vicenzo aged 44 defeats defending champion Jack Nicklaus at Hoylake to claim the British Open and end two decades of frustration for himself.
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de Vicenzo
Hoylake
England
Roberto de Vicenzo
Argentina
Jack Nicklaus
Major Railroad Strike Threatens Travelers Today
Six shop craft unions rescinded their no strike pledge as of midnight and warn a nationwide railroad walkout could occur. Officials say impact would target a few major lines while most railroads stay quiet. White House and labor leaders seek a bill to avert action as Senate House conferees remain deadlocked.
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Washington
Joseph W. Ramsey
Afl-Cio International Association of Machinists
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Santa Fe
Southern Pacific
Senate House
White House
George Christian
Johnson
Labor
W. Willard Wirtz
Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Senate
House
Clergymen to Attend Kansas Clergy Economic Education Workshop
Forty six clergymen will study the U S and world economy through the views of scholars farmers businessmen and labor at the seventh annual Kansas Clergy Economic Education Foundation workshop at Kansas University Sunday through Thursday This nationwide program trains clergy to help citizens understand the nature problems and potentials of the economic order and includes sessions with agriculture business and labor representatives.
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U. S
Kansas Clergy Economic Education Foundation
Kansas University
University music camp to stage two Sunday concerts
Kansas University hosts a two concert Sunday program by the Midwestern Music and Art Camp division. The 2:15 p.m. program features the concert choir chamber choir and symphony orchestra, while the 7:00 p.m. concert presents the symphonic band and concert band. Both shows are in University Theatre Murphy Hall with free admission. Later weekend guest conductor Skitch Henderson appears with a 36 member Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra in Hoch Auditorium at 8 p.m. Thursday.
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Kansas University
Midwestern Music, and
University
Murphy Hall
Johnny Carson
Midwestern Music and Art Camp
Henderson
Robert Rosengarden
Carl
Doc) Severensen
Hoch
Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra
Skitch Henderson
Appointment of Mont. County probate judge fills vacancy
Gov. Robert Docking named William J. Fitzpatrick of Independence Kansas as probate and juvenile judge for Montgomery County. Fitzpatrick 26, Washburn Law School graduate Topeka, admitted to Kansas bar June 29. He fills the unexpired term of Charles D. Knapp who resigned. appointment becomes effective August.
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Topeka
Montgomery County
William J
Fitzpatrick
Independence
Kan
Robert Docking
Washburn School of Law
Kansas
Charles D. Knapp
Pentagon Plans Major Vietnam Troop Buildup to 60 000 70 000
AP reports US forces in Vietnam may rise by 80 000 to 100 000 combat troops to top 60 000 70 000 within a year. McNamara and Westmoreland discussions point to accelerated deployments from U.S. bases, with brigades and divisions moved to Vietnam and support forces expanded.
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Washington
Vietnnm
Pentagon
Robert S. McNamara
Vietnam
William Creland
McNamara
U.S
Reland
Imilar
United States
Hawaii
9Th Infantry Division
Westmoreland
Pope Paul VI to visit Turkey in July
Pope Paul VI announced a two day trip to Turkey, with a July 28 flight to Istanbul. The Vatican City state leader plans the visit to Turkey for two days.
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Turkey
Vatican City
Istanbul
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