Daughters Questions Helped Trigger LBJ Vietnam Withdrawal
Look magazine reports that Lyndon B Johnson decided to retire after daughter Lynda Bird questioned why the US fought in Vietnam and why 200 of Chuck Robbs men were sent to war amid domestic opposition. Johnson discussed withdrawal with Hubert Humphrey and cited age and health concerns as factors.
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Ray appeal due airing July 29 in extradition fight
Britain set July 29 for the High Court review of James Earl Ray’s extradition to the United States for trial in King’s assassination. Ray’s defense argues the case involves a political crime, while holding charges in Britain may be dropped if extradition proceeds.
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First Female General Named by South Africa
Brig. Gen. (Miss) M. C. van Huyssteen, director of nursing services for the national defense force, has become South Africa’s first female general.
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Littlefield Group Plans Workshop in Llano area
The Llano Estacado Genealogical Society will hold its first workshop Saturday in the XIT Room of Security State Bank, Littlefield. The event runs 1 30 p m to 9 p m with only members eligible. Charter memberships are open to area residents. Contact Mrs Dwain Phillips, Littlefield, for details. A recent meeting named Mrs R E Scott Sudan chair of the nominating committee, with Mrs June Soldorra, Mrs A D Ward both of Littlefield, and Mrs Maurice Brantley Amherst as members.
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Littlefield
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