McNamara Seeks Efficient Use Of U S Troops In Vietnam
Defense Secretary McNamara said opportunities exist to increase the effective use of about one million allied troops in Vietnam, including 466000 Americans. He urged more front line duty within a leaner rear‑area force and pressed for limited integration of Vietnamese troops into American units.
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Associated Press
AIGON
Robert S. McNamara
Vietnam
South Vietnam
McNamara
U. S
William C. Westmoreland
U.S
Defense Secretary
Saigon
Tan Son Nhut
Johnson
Westmoreland Attends Soldier’s Mother Funeral Homeward
General William C. Westmoreland brings Spec. 5 Bobby Strickland of Mullins to Columbia for the funeral of Strickland’s mother Beatrice Strickland. Westmoreland's party includes his wife and children. plans after the service include possible talks with President Johnson in Washington before Saigon return.
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United Press International
Olumbia
S.C
Vietnam
William C. Westmoreland
U.S
Westmoreland
Hawaii
Bobby Strickland
Mullins, S.C
Strickland
Beatrice Strickland
Mullins
Columbia
Johnson
Washington
Saigon
Khrushchev boasted of "electing" JFK in 1960
Khrushchev, in retirement, claimed the Kremlin thwarted Nixon and made Kennedy president. He said Nixon sought Powers release for votes, but the plan failed, and Eisenhower was too swayed by advisers. Khrushchev praised Kennedy and said he would not let Vietnam worsen. The remarks reference a Vienna talk and were aired on NBC.
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Associated Press
York
Nikita Khrushchev
Kremlin
Richard M. Nixon
John F. Kennedy
United States
Nixon
Francis Gary Powers
Khrushchev
National Broadcasting’ ‘Co
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Kennedy Khrushchev
Kennedy
Vietnam
Moscow
Vienna
Powers
Soviet Union
White House
Rusk Sees No New Aid Boost
Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Fulbright says the Congo deployment was based on exaggerated danger to Americans. Secretary Rusk testified that the move is not a step toward greater U.S. involvement and troops and planes are expected to withdraw in two to four weeks. Protests in Congress followed the administration decision.
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Lewis Gulick Washington
Congo
J. W. Fulbright
D-Ark
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Dean Rusk
U.S
Congress
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Fulbright
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Belgium
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Oriental
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Stanleyville
Plame
Jean Simon
Mobile Oil Co
Bukavu
Kivu
F. Crigle
Language study plan by tech students abroad
A brief item notes that tech students plan language study in foreign countries. The report highlights educational exchange activity and aims to strengthen international competence among students and educators.
Prayer Reflection From A Reader
The short devotional text thanks the Eternal Father for sunshine and asks for guidance to share joy with the discouraged and to discern better actions. It presents a brief, pious reflection suitable for a reader’s excerpt.
Youths in Lubbock Work-Plus Program Earn 1.25 Daily
A nine week summer program funded by a 35505 Office of Economic Opportunity grant runs five days a week in Lubbock. 160 youths aged 14 to 20 participate from 8 to 9 a.m. on beautification and cleanup near Green Fair Manor as officials seek motivation and community aid.
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Lubbock Community Action Board
Lubbock Cab
Office of Economic Opportunity
George Mahon
T. J. Paterson
Lubbock
Green Fair Manor
TWO OTHERS RENAMED Formby Selected As Tech Director By JERRY HALL
Justin Marshall Formby longtime Texas political figure named to Texas Tech board of directors Tuesday. Alvin R. Allison reappointed to a new six year term. Carl E. Reistle Jr. named to first full term. Reistle former Humble Oil CEO. Formby succeeds J Edd McLaughlin on the Tech board.
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Jerry Hall
Justin — Marshall Formby
Texas
Texas Tech
John Connally
Alvin R. Allison
Levelland
Allison
Hockley County
Carl E. Reistle Jr
Houston
R. Wright Armstrong
Fort Worth
Reistle
Humble Oil and Refining Co
Formby
Plainview
J. Edd Mce-Laughlin
Ralls
Tech
Texas Highway Commission
Marshall Formby Valley
Mission
Brownsville
Connally
Don Yarborough
Modern Magic Makes WIN Practical For Instruction
The Western Information Network will connect 18 Texas colleges via closed circuit TV enabling instant classroom instruction and information exchange. Headquartered at Texas Tech the system aims to span the state and beyond though practical rollout faces challenges.
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el Paso
Texas
Western Information Network
John Connally
Texas Tech
Trail Blazer Credit Cost Bill Passes In Senate
The Senate approved 92 to 0 a bill requiring lenders to disclose true annual percentage rate and total finance charges for most consumer loans. The measure covers auto loans and other debt, aims to aid borrowers without capping interest, and moves to the House after seven years of debate.
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Ansociated
Washington
Senate
Johnson
House
Israel rejects UN Jerusalem demand while agreeing to observers
Israel refused a UN General Assembly demand to rescind the Old City of Jerusalem annexation. It will place UN observers in the Suez area, aligning with Egypt. Abba Eban said annexation terms are misapplied and cited administrative measures since the war. The assembly plans to reconvene on Middle East resolutions.
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Associated Press
United Nations
N. Y
Israel
U.N. General Assembly
Old
Jerusalem
U.N
Suez
Egypt
U Thant
Abba Eban
Thant
Tion
Holy Places of
Eban
Weather Map Page Forecast for Lubbock Area
Partly cloudy today and tonight with a chance of thundershowers late afternoon and night. Highs near 95, lows around 68, southeasterly winds 10 to 20 mph. City temperatures and humidity figures for Abilene Dallas Denver etc listed with high and low values for the day.
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Albuquerque
House Amarillo
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Denver
Palle
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