Soviets Seen Pushing Quick End To Middle East War
Official U.S. sources say Moscow desires a swift cease-fire despite public anti Israel stance. Johnson aides weigh evacuations for 44,000 Americans in danger zones, possible cuts to aid, and neutral yet not indifferent U.S. policy as Kremlin and State Department probe who attacked first.
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Swift Outbreak Shocks Officials At Capitol Hill Briefing
Washington AP report says top administration officials acknowledged to congressional leaders that the swift Arab-Israeli fighting outbreak caught them by surprise. Secretary Rusk, McNamara and CIA chief Helms led a secrecy emphasized briefing as Congress pressed for ceasefire and UN action. Fifty six senators attended the late session, underscoring concern over leaks and the crisis.
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U.S. USSR Must Agree To Stop War
At the United Nations, diplomats urged the Soviet Union and the United States to agree on a Security Council resolution calling for a cease fire and withdrawal in the Middle East. Fe dorenko and Goldberg vowed to seek government instructions to resolve the issue of where forces should withdraw, amid deadlocked talks after private sessions. The Egyptians had blockaded Israeli shipping at the Strait of Tiran. Sharm el Sheikh had been evacuated.
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Oil and Farming Backbone of Warring Countries
U S officials say oil and agriculture are the economic backbones of warring Middle East nations. Egypt and Israel move toward industrialization but lack auto plants and rely on imports for vehicles. Egypt's 1965 auto output was about 3,000 vehicles. Saudi Arabia 1.12 billion in 1963 GNP. Kuwait over 1.5 billion with about half from oil.
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American Jews Rally To Side Of Israel Rally urged as Middle East battles intensify
American Jewish communities nationwide mobilized for Israel after fighting erupted in the Middle East. Volunteers offered to fight, students planned to travel, and donors gave money. A Washington rally was organized by the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations for Thursday in Lafayette Park opposite the White House.
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