Johnson Enjoys Peaceful First Day as Lame Duck President
President Lyndon B. Johnson spent his first day as a lame duck leader with calm confidence and ease. He traveled to Chicago on short notice to address the National Association of Broadcasters, facing only light protests while receiving genuine cheers from the crowd. Johnson avoided sparking conflict with Robert F. Kennedy and suggested meeting him when convenient, signaling a tranquil transition as he moves beyond a bid for re election.
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U.S. Planes Step Up Bombing North Vietnam
U S war planes increased raids on southern North Vietnam as Johnson curbed bombing of Hanoi Haiphong. Monday saw about 105 North Vietnam missions with notable strikes near Mu Gia Pass and Vinh area. A navy salvo hit the Hoi Cua bridge while Viet Nam's Thieu urged a swift, satisfactory response.
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Nguyen van Thieu
Thieu Signals Possible US Withdrawal By End 1968
President Thieu said Vietnam could accept a gradual withdrawal of U S troops beginning by year end if the United States requests it, but he warned such a move would defy the free world to abandon its duty. He linked mobilization to any U S pullback and noted additional South Vietnamese forces planned by midyear.
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Army Used To Quell Rio Student Riots
In Rio de Janeiro and four other cities troops patrol the streets after student protests turn violent. One killed in Rio, another death reported in Goiania where about 3,000 protesters clashed with 600 police. Demonstrators attacked U.S. sites. no casualties at the U.S. mission.
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North Vietnam press condemns Johnson bombing proposal
Moscow AP dispatch quotes Hanoi reaction to Johnson plan for limited bombing and conditional talks. The North Vietnamese army newspaper and Quan Doi Nhan Dan say peace requires an unconditional halt and accuse Johnson of seeking to mislead public opinion.
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Weather outlook for Southwest Ohio and Miami Valley
The forecast for Southwest Ohio and the Miami Valley calls for partly cloudy skies and milder temperatures tonight. A few showers are likely after midnight with a low in the 40s and a high of 55 today. Wednesday should be cloudy and mild with scattered showers, as yesterday peaked at 53 and this morning opened at 33 degrees.
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Lost Czech judge found dead near Prague
The missing Supreme Court judge Dr. Jozef Brestansky age 42 was found hanged in a wood in the Benesov district about 25 miles southeast of Prague. The Interior Ministry announced the discovery via CTK the official news agency.
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U S Officials See North Vietnam Rush Amid Bombing Pause
Washington reports Air Force officials expect North Vietnam to exploit a bombing lull by rushing as much as 100000 tons of supplies southward to arm troops in South Vietnam. A Pentagon mobilization order affecting 15000 men is anticipated, with limited air attacks up from the DMZ and key rail lines into Hanoi targeted for disruption.
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U.S. Troops Fly Home From Germany
The 24th Infantry Division begins withdrawal with 214 soldiers and families aboard a Munich bound jet. Four flights total 327 passengers head to the United States stopping at McGuire, then Forbes AFB and Ft. Riley. Other units and brigades shift to Ft. Riley under a planned redeployment saving about 100 million annually in foreign exchange costs. Departure spans until mid June with advance party in Kansas. Additional transfers include the 3rd Armored Cavalry to Ft. Lewis and fighter squadrons to Holloman and Mountain Home.
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