Dirksen Holds GOP On Middle Ground Over Vietnam
Senator Everett Dirksen keeps the Republican line flexible on Vietnam, balancing pressure from hawks and doves. He acts as foreign policy spokesman to steer a cautious course, aiming to avoid binding the party to either escalation or abrupt withdrawal while exploring alternatives. He notes American patience and seeks to preserve leverage for possible negotiations with the Viet Cong.
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Everett M. Dirksen
Viet Nam
Dirksen
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Leader pledges victory and peace push in GOP broadcast
He softened a former stance in a Monday GOP leadership broadcast while insisting there is no substitute for victory. He endorsed continued peace efforts but warned that if they fail, the war must be intensified as sound military judgment dictates, questioning who could object when the blood of young men is involved.
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Comes Morse
Theate
Douglas MacArthur
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Viéetory
Litton President Meets Rhodes Over Lorain Shipyard Plan
Lawrence Gay of Litton Industries and Governor James A. Rhodes discussed a proposal to build a shipbuilding yard in Lorain Ohio. The talks aim to explore economic and industrial benefits for the region and potential state support for the project.
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Lawrence Gay
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Litton Industries, Inc
James A. Rhodes
Lorain
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