Johnson aide sees 50-50 odds on ending Vietnam war this year
Ex envoy Reischauer, now a Harvard professor, says the United States may end the Vietnam war within six months or be close to doing so. He notes President Johnson’s steps strengthen negotiating leverage and predicts a potential cease fire after mid March shift toward talks with Hanoi. He cautions tough problems lie ahead as Saigon stabilizes and corruption fights proceed. Rome reports Italy to spend $30 million on paper making equipment.
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Washington
Win Reischauer
U.S
Japan
United States
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Harvard
Johnson
Southeast Asia
Hanoi
Vietnam
North Vietnam
Saigon
South Vietnam
Rome
Italy
Queen Mary Appears High and Dry in Long Beach Drydock
The giant screws of the liner Queen Mary and her sister ship after hull are visible for the first time in years as the ship rests in drydock at the Long Beach California Naval Shipyard. Work will begin immediately to convert the vessel into a marine museum and hotel and convention center. She will remain in drydock for about six weeks.
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Naval Shipyard
Trudeau chosen Liberal leader in Canada
Pierre Elliott Trudeau was selected as Canada's Liberal leader amid mixed fears and strong support. The 46 year old, seen as unorthodox and controversial for his past, vows to press for federalism stronghold, foreign policy review, and a bid for a national election this year with continued Pearson cabinet members.
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Ottawa
Liberal Party
Pierre Eliott Trudeau
Canada
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Ave
Lester B. Pearson
Ing
Dean
Pearson
Trudeau
Quebec
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la Presse
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Montreal
Strong quake hits Aegean near Skyros island
UPI reports from Athens Observatory say a strong earthquake in the Aegean Sea near Skyros measured five on the Richter scale. Local authorities issued no immediate tsunami warning. The quake was felt on surrounding islands and in parts of mainland Greece.
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UPI
Athens Observatory
Aegean Sea
Skyros
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