Discovery Of Surface To Air Missiles Influenced LBJ's V
President Johnson held back immediate call up of reservists and National Guard units after discovery of mobile surface to air missiles in Communist territory. Photo evidence of two sites surfaced after Saigon analysts studied Viet Nam images. Johnson chose air strikes over rapid reservist mobilization to show resolve without broad homefront impact. Defense officials expect $1 billion to $2 billion more in defense funding. measures aim to speed future mobilization if needed.
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Plainview Voters To Fill Council Vacancy
Plainview voters will cast ballots August 24 to fill the late George Taylor’s unexpired term. Polls at City Hall and Chamber of Commerce from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Candidates include Ben Hardy, Smith, Ralph Culber, Austin Ragland, and Manuel Flores.
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Jackie Kennedy Celebrates Birthday Aboard Nantucket Yacht
Mrs Jacqueline Kennedy marked her 36th birthday with a family party aboard a yacht near Nantucket. Caroline and John Kennedy Jr attended with relatives including Maria Shriver. The occasion followed years of public tragedy and life at Cape Cod since 1963.
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