Johnson ends re election bid and halts Vietnam attacks
President Lyndon Johnson announced he will not seek re election and will resign next January. He ordered an immediate cease fire against most of North Vietnam as a first step toward peace while sending about 25 000 more troops for a total around 550 000. Johnson urged unity and warned against national divisiveness amid war and domestic tensions.
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Johnson urges fairness as election year tests democracy
President Johnson spoke to the National Association of Broadcasters in Chicago urging reason over frenzy during the campaign season. He said leaders should seek consensus but not trade judgment for popularity and urged broadcasters to be fair, impartial, and honest.
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Health order signed by Alberta minister reported
An Edmonton Department of Health official confirms the order was signed on Friday by Health Minister J. Donovan Ross, per Mr. Schmidt who spoke to The NEWS. The full details appear on page nine.
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Kennedy says Democrats not united behind him
New York AP Kennedy states Democrats are not united behind his candidacy after Johnson withdraws. He vows to continue his campaign and hopes for peace in Vietnam while noting Humphrey’s uncertain plans. He praises Johnson’s decision as generous and country driven.
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Pearson says Vietnam bombing halt puts pressure on Communists
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Pearson says the U S decision to stop bombing North Vietnam moves toward negotiations. He notes Johnson's move opens possibility of UN intervention and urges urgent action by governments to end the war and seek peace.
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Hellyer Solo on Liberal Leadership Campaign Trail
Transport Minister Hellyer was the sole major Liberal candidate actively campaigning, flying to Toronto for a 8 p.m. rally then to Montreal to address the Reform Club. Other contenders stayed in Ottawa as leadership convention looms, with Turner unavailable and Kierans resting in seclusion. Winters attended a Montreal memorial for his father-in-law and planned no campaigning today or tomorrow.
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South Vietnamese react to Johnsons war pause and nonre election
South Vietnamese diplomats expressed incredulity and dismay at President Johnsons sudden halt to bombing North Vietnam and his decision not to seek reelection. They warned the move could aid North Vietnam and questioned prior warning while U.S. troops plans were unsettled. Soldiers mixed in their reactions with some hoping to go home as Westmoreland noted he would be relieved in July.
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Retelbach receives 212 years in parole bid case
Retelbach, 37, was sentenced to 212 years in the Prince Albert penitentiary after pleading guilty in Supreme Court to a public safety incident involving Raymond Moser. A second charge of non capital murder was dismissed, and defense counsel urged leniency citing intoxication and troubled background.
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Ponoka
Six hurt after car-truck collision on Trans-Canada near Medicine Hat
Six people were treated at Medicine Hat General Hospital after a late Saturday night crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near 1st Street S.E. A car driven by Embert Delter veered into a transport truck driven by Bruce Savage. The car dragged 196 feet. the truck rolled. Fire crews handled a 120 gallon diesel spill and the highway reopened after two hours. Victims included Leona Chalifour Nola Chalifour Joseph Chalifour and Richard Burrows. Damages totaled 1 000 for the car 20 000 for the truck and 2 500 for the fertilizer car go.
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Belgium edges toward federation after regional gains
Flemish and Walloon separatists strengthen political position in a general election, signaling possible split of Belgium into two states. In other regional developments, London’s gold market reopens for private two day dealings after a market halt. Clashes in Tinsukia injure seventy five as Hindu Muslim tensions flare following cow slaughter. Israeli Army reports combat with Arab commandos south of Koneitra inside Syria.
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