U.S. Planes Pause Bombing North Vietnam
U S planes and warships halt most strikes in North Vietnam as President Johnson orders a tenth cutback in air operations since February 1965. Westmoreland’s HQ and the 7th Air Force outlined a restricted zone north of the DMZ, while reconnaissance flights continue across the country including the Red River Valley. The Ho Chi Minh Trail air effort through Laos was not mentioned.
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Saigon
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Haiphong
Johnson
North
William C. Westmoreland
U.S. Command
Demilitarized Zone
Cat Bi
Cam Pha
Lang Giai
Hanoi-Haiphong
China
Red River Valley
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Laos
South Vietnam
Much Thought Involved In LBJ's Move To Quit
President Johnson weighed ending his bid for a second term over months. Key aides and family, including Mrs Johnson, knew. Vice President Humphrey and Security officials sensed the plan. Westmoreland visit marked a turning point though Johnson said timing determined the final decision announced after his January address.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Hubert H. Humphrey
Dean Rusk
Clark M. Clifford
Clifford
Robert S. McNamara
Humphrey
Mexico City
U.S
Vietnam
William C. Westmoreland
Johnson Upset Stuns Nation Says He Won't Seek Re election
Washington AP reports across the political spectrum reacting to President Johnson's decision not to run again. Sen Hart voices disbelief while Connally and McCarthy express shock and ambivalence. Humphrey regrets the move from Mexico City as others applaud attempts toward peace and unity.
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Philip A. Hart
Johnson
White House
John B. Connally
Texas
Humphrey
Mexico City
Sen
J. W. Fulbright
D-Ark
Senate Foreign Relations
Johnson orders halt in bombing to push Southeast Asia peace
President Johnson halted U S bombing of most of North Vietnam in a bid to spur peace talks. He urged Ho Chi Minh to respond positively while leaving duration uncertain and noted continued strikes against forces near Khe Sanh and the northern border. Britain and the Soviet Union were urged to help move toward genuine peace. Hanoi would need its own concessions to join talks.
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Johnson
U.S
North Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Ho Chi Minh
Ain
Soviet Union
Hanoi
South Vietnam
United States
Khe Sanh
Kennedy Telegram Seeks Meeting With LBJ After Withdrawal
New York AP Kennedy Sen. Robert F. Kennedy said he asked President Johnson for a meeting soon after Johnson’s withdrawal from the presidential race. Kennedy praised Johnson’s self sacrifice for country and expressed hope his peace in Vietnam effort will succeed. He said he will continue his bid for the presidency and will address the American people with his views.
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New York
Robert F. Kennedy
D-N.y
Johnson
Kennedy
Vietnam
United States
West
Supreme Court Applies One Man One Vote To Local Govt
The Supreme Court issued a 5-3 ruling extending the one man, one vote principle to about 80,000 local government units nationwide. Justice John M. Harlan dissented calling the decision unjustified and ill advised.
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Washington
The
Supreme Court
John M. Harlan
Weekend Frost Forecast for Southwest Ohio and Miami Valley
The forecast for Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley calls for clear skies and cooler temperatures tonight with scattered frost. Lows near 30 to 40, today’s high around 55, and Tuesday should be mostly sunny and warm with a high near 70. Yesterday reached 65, with this morning’s low around 35. Weekend precipitation totaled 0.32 inch in the Valley.
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Ohio
Miami Valley
Allies Hope For Peace Talks In Vietnam
London AP reports President Johnsons offer for peace in Vietnam drew mixed reactions across Europe and from Asian allies. The Soviet Tass branded it a maneouver while noting no halt to bombing, and London diplomats warned Hanoi may reject the proposal unless elections alter the outcome. The British government welcomed the bombing cutbacks and sought ways to influence a settlement.
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Johnson
Vietnam
Europe
America
Soviet Union
North Vietnam
Hanoi
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