Hawks In Congress Drive Johnson Toward Escalation
In 1967 President Johnson faces hawks and doves in Congress with advisers leaning toward increased military pressure in Vietnam. The White House is split but leans to escalation while offering talks. The outcome hinges on peace talks next year and demands for stronger military action.
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Senate
Wage Boosts Across Industries Expected in 1967
Labor Department preview shows 7 million workers could gain wage increases in 1967 led by Teamsters under pressure to push for about 7 percent, with airlines, auto, textile, and other sectors in new national contracts. Cost of living and inflation fears shape bargaining as negotiations open.
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Labor Department
Car National
Teamsters
Goldberg Defends UN Move
US ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg outlines a five point legal defense of U N Security Council sanctions on Rhodesia arguing the embargo targets trade in a rebel colony and does not violate the UN charter since Rhodesia lacks full state sovereignty.
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United Nations Security Council
Rhodesia
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Association of American Law Schools
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U.N
British snipping at U S fashion no miniskirts
London based feature writers attack New York 1966 best dressed list calling it predictable and safe. They praise Twiggy Julie Christie and the Duchess of Kent while noting Princess Lee Radziwill tops the list and many entries imitate Jackie Kennedy.
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The
Daily Mail
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Shirley Flack
Daily Sketch
Miss Flack
Mrs. Kennedy
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Miss Tucker
Princess Radziwill
Radziwill
Fashion “Hall of Fame
Jackie
Toledo Volunte ers Mix Salt Truck Action With Strike
Toledo officials enlisted extra volunteers to drive salt trucks during a threatened strike by municipal workers. About 2 picketers from 1250 quitters faced contempt of court, with one man posting a 50000 bond. Most arrests were released on recognizance as safety crews kept streets clear amid a heavy snowstorm.
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Toledo, Ohio
Toledo
Charles Hendrix
Hendrix
Lucas County
Sheriff's Office
John Connors Jr
Common Pleas Court
Local 7
Teamsters
Weather outlook with colder nights and mixed precipitation
The forecast calls for increasing cloudiness and chilly nights with lows in the lower 20s. Saturday to bring warmer temps but snow changing to rain with a long range forecast cooler than normal and a general snow early next week. Yesterday’s high 30 and overnight low 20. At 11 am today the temperature was 2.
Lippmann Leaves Washington for Europe and New York
Washington columnist Walter Lippmann and his wife will split time between a Park Avenue apartment in New York and Europe, mostly France, eight months and four, ending nearly 30 years in Washington. He cites a fear of rut from staying in one place too long.
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France
Lippmann
Truce Eve Sees Small Skirmishes Flare in Vietnam
On the eve of the New Year cease fire small clashes occur in the Mekong Delta and central highlands. Bad weather limits air raids on North Vietnam though U S B 52s attack Communist positions in the south. Premier Ky warns he may cancel the four day truce if Viet Cong fail to honor the weekend halt. In Saigon, reports say an American general strike lasts 12 hours.
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South Vietnam
Mekong
North Vietnam
Nguyen Cao Ky
Navy Orders 6.1 Million Shrikes for Vietnam War
The Navy ordered 6.1 million dollars of Shrike air to ground missiles, expected to suppress enemy radar beams during Vietnam operations. Officials note demand remains high and that Shrikes travel at about 1500 miles per hour. Nuclear figures not available but estimates place total program between 80 and 100 million dollars.
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Navy
Vietnam
Chuckle Charity Initiative Sets Home Start, Deduction Feature
A charity effort titled Chuckle Charity aims to begin at home with a focus on deductible contributions. Organizers emphasize local community involvement and tax benefits for donors.
Bluffton College trial inter-term centers on city studies
Bluffton College embarks on a three week inter-term with all 650 students and 50 faculty exploring "the city" through 10 seminar areas. Televised talks from Kennedy Lindsay Percy and Romney join local officials and educators as students travel to study urban issues.
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Bluffton College
Robert F. Kennedy
D-N.y
John Lindsay
New York
Charles Percy
R-Ill
Michigan
George Romney
Bluffton
Don
Detroit
Jerome Cavannaugh
National Mayors Council
Mexico City
Indianapolis
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Holland
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