Westmoreland Report Sparks War Policy Debate in Senate
Senate critics push back after General Westmoreland reports from abroad. Senator Mansfield predicts more troops and money may be needed, while McGovern Clark Morse urge cautious escalation and warn of potential reactions from China and the Soviet Union.
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Mike Mansfield
Westmoreland
George McGovern
D-S.d
McGovern
Joseph Clark
D-Pa
China
Soviet Union
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Vietnam Air War Growing Tactics And Losses
The F106 Thunderchiefs challenged heavy air defenses as they attacked railroad car repair shops near Hanoi and a highway west of the city. U S command reported two Mig 17s downed amid the day’s air operations.
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Hanoi
Red Capital
Expo 67 opening draws crowds amid rough power glitches
Expo 67 opens to large crowds despite a computer breakdown and housing food price complaints in Montreal. Early visitor sentiment is upbeat with minimal reports of losses, while elsewhere in Vietnam the conflict continues with ground operations and casualties among U S Army forces.
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Montreal
Peace Best Gift Mothers Send Cards From War Racks
In Beverly Hills California women oppose walking picket lines over Vietnam but support peace efforts by sending Mother's Day cards to the White House and President Johnson. The letters urge an end to the war while they honor mothers and promote nonviolent protest.
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Calif
Vietnam
Brecident Johnson
Lee
Washington
New York
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Texas
Joanne Woodward
Robert Vaughn
U.N.C.L.E
Whitney Blake
Lauren Bacall
Janice Rule
Ben Gazzarra
Donna Winters
Dean Martin
Dick van Dyke
Herschel Bernardi
Suit challenges Ohio Bond Commission proposal before vote
An Ohio Bond Commission plan backed by Gov. Rhodes faces another lawsuit ahead of the May ballot. Friedlander argues the certification vote is unconstitutional and favors seniors over other taxpayers, seeking an injunction. The US district filing names due process and equal protection concerns as the appeal proceeds.
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Ohio Bond Commission
James A. Rhodes
Land
Friedlander
Ohio Supreme Court
Rhodes
Long May Be Lonely Defender of Dodds
Washington AP report notes an assistant to Sen. a bipartisan committee chair a scape goat of Dodd defending him as a fine father and family man. The defender said half the committee couldn’t withstand the investigation and later claimed half the Senate. Sen. Stennis commented while Vice Chairman Bennett said the remaining four will decide who is right.
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Dodds
Washington
Senassistant
The
Bipartisan Committee
Dodd
Senate
John Stennis
D-Miss
Wallace F. Bennett
Utah
Louisiana
Chuckle Bumper Sticker Causes Stir On Street
A lighthearted bumper sticker reading on father off the street drew laughs and curiosity from passersby as locals noted the playful phrase on a two dimensional street scene. The item sparked brief chatter about humor in public spaces.
Congress Poised To OK Rail No-Strike Extension
Congress appears certain to approve Johnsons 47 day extension of the no strike period in the nationwide railroad dispute. The Senate Labor Committee approved the extension 15 to 0 and the House Commerce Committee is ready to act. The resolution aims to push the no strike deadline to June 19 ahead of a threatened strike at 12:01 am Wednesday.
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Johnson
Senate Labor Committee
White House
House Commerce Committee
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