McNamara Outlines Viet Nam War Force Changes
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara told lawmakers the United States can shift 21 infantry battalions to Viet Nam in 90 days if needed, while denying plans for broad reserves calls. He defended U.S. strategy, criticized analysts, and noted force levels in Korea, with 43 infantry battalions and about 700 tactical aircraft supporting the effort.
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R-Ariz
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Michigan
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NY Times
Tanker Attacked In Saigon Ship Channel
In Saigon aShell air company tanker was attacked amid Viet Cong actions along the Saigon river channel south of the capital. The ship ran aground and burned with uncertain impact on port access.
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Half Million New Voters May Result in Texas
Free voter registration begins today as Federal court rulings end the poll tax. Estimates show up to half a million Texans may register in the emergency period ending March 17. Officials in Harris Dallas Bexar and Tarrant counties anticipate 180 246 thousand new voters, with statewide totals possibly surpassing 500 thousand.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Tarrant
Texas Poll Tax Ruling Spurs Voter Registration Debate
Gov. Connally and Atty. Gen. Carr condemned the DOJ bid for monitors after the federal court struck down Texas seven year poll tax as a prerequisite to voting. About two million unregistered voters could register free, estimates range from 50 thousand to one million. Carr, a Senate candidate, refused to report Texas actions to DOJ and said reports would be filed with the Houston federal center. He urged county tax assessors to push registration and outlined recommendations to ensure compliance.
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Roy BR. Bivans
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U.S. Senate
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Justice Department
Natzenbach
Houston
Walvenbach
Ager
Albert Pena
Wei
Dallas
Ben Gentle
Daw
Cear
Harris County
Texas voter registration drive across counties faces federal concerns
The piece reports on a Texas voter registration push across Dallas, Harris, Bexar, and surrounding counties with deputies enrolling voters, the complexities of the law, and fears of federal action. Officials note potential increases in registrations and emphasize open registration sites and publicity.
Johnson backs safety standards and SST funding drive
Senate hearings show automakers defend current car safety while promising ongoing improvements and federal rules. Johnson calls for design and engineering to improve safety and urges swift approval of tires safety standards. In a transportation message he seeks 700 million to start SST prototype phase and fund design, studies, and initial construction.
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UPI
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Tam
Police-Music Clash Report Sparks Boston Links
In Boston police discuss two former Red Sox and Yankees outfielders amid a music themed controversy. Commissioner McNamara says the force is not in the music business while Chicago readers view baton as a billy club term. Edward Collet supports sound based art, noting the global role of noise to policing and daily life.
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Chicago
New York
Edward Collet
Trustee Race Draws Three Additional City Candidates
Wind delays and aviation disruption frame a busy day as city trustees field three extra candidates while jets from Reese AFB divert to municipal airfield due to lack of a proper runway. Colby notes arrivals westward flights and landings, minimal damage amid widespread dust storms and cold arctic air across the plains.
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Community candidates announce bids for Lubbock school board
Wittman stresses efficiency balancing teachers and administration while boosting instruction and facilities. Hance, a WWII veteran with local service roles, vows to keep the public school system on the go and opposes 7 am meetings. Kingsbery, 34-year resident and Tech alumnus, cites growth challenges and aims to help meet higher standards and college readiness.
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Settlement details in 1965 traffic crash in Lubbock Texas
Reported by officers, the 1965 crash on the Texas Tech Freeway over Indiana Ave involved ID L Cantu driving into a center median and guard rail while his brother Sammy L Cantu stood nearby, struck by a city pickup driven by Vick. Two lawsuits settled out of court Wednesday, including a $81,050 demand from R B Askew and Dale Andrews against Harold Dale Atwell. Another case involved Bonifacio Rodriguez versus Hartford Accident seeking 401 weeks of compensation after a June 8, 1964 accident with Golden Light Coffee and Equipment Co. A jury panel was selected for a workers’ compensation case, with Judge James A Elis presiding. German coal sales trend noted.
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Terry County
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Lubbock
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Golden Light ‘Coffee and Equipment Co
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Sam KB. Kearney
Hallye
James A. Elis
Weather Satellite Essa If Reports Seen By Humphrey
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey reviewed new weather satellite Essa If at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt. Scientists demonstrated the orbiter’s cameras transmitting global imagery from Hudson Bay to the Great Lakes and Florida while Humphrey, chairman of the National Space Council, toured the facility.
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National Space Council
Nuclear material in bomber accident raises safety concerns
Pentagon spokesman described traces of plutonium and uranium in a Spain related incident as measurable in square feet or yards. No explosion occurred in the lost bomb, apparently, and no public safety removal of earth or vegetation was recalled in U.S. cases, though dozens of bomber accidents with nuclear weapons have occurred.
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Spain
Suburban Bell High confrontation over student dress caused injuries
Police guarding Bell High School in Hurst after a Monday protest by seniors described as football players broke up a hair style demonstration. One student suffered a nose fracture and others were hurt. Principal W S Gay praised the demonstrators as fine youths and said suspensions would be decided after hair trimming. Officials would not confirm suspension counts and aimed to move on.
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