War timetable 1967 dominates Viet Nam coverage
Washington presses for a rapid end to the Viet Nam war with a goal to end hostilities by 1967. Saigon officials outline a phased plan to control 76 percent of the population, while Ia Drang signals Viet Cong fragmentation and a shift in battle dynamics.
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White House
San Antonio
Tex
Robert E. Fleming
Associated Press
Malcolm Browne
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Humphrey Given Task to Create 750000 Summer Jobs
President Johnson authorizes Vice President Humphrey to lead a task force aimed at creating 750000 summer jobs for young people. The memo cites summer unrest as peak and directs recommendations by April 1. Last year the effort produced about one million jobs, with 37000 government backed directly.
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San Antonio
Tex
Johnson
Hubert H. Humphrey
Humphrey
White House
Johnson City
Post Office Department
India Faces Dual Uprising Across Assam and Cities
New Delhi reports show army units deployed in eastern India to crush a jungle tribal revolt by Mizo tribesmen in southeast Assam and to curb city rioting. Prime Minister Indira Gandhi holds emergency cabinet meetings as officials call the situation grim with towns captured and troops surrounded.
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India
Indira Gandhi
Assam
Savage Blizzard Maintains Fury Across Dakotas and Minnesota
The storm raged for a fourth day in parts of Minnesota and North Dakota with winds up to 100 mph. Authorities feared more deaths as searchers found Betty Diede, 13, and rescued three Fort Yates coaches after hours of isolation. Snowbound areas saw no car travel and heavy drifts halted walking.
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North Dakota
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Mossler Jury Deadlocks. Judge Keeps Them Deliberating
Miami AP report says the Mossler murder trial jury is hopelessly deadlocked over Candace Mossler and Melvin Powers. Judge George Schulz orders the 12 jurors to stay in session through Sunday to seek a verdict, while defense and state attorneys clash over continued deliberations and potential mistrial.
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Mossler
George Schulz
Candace Mossler
Melvin Lane Powers
Harvey St. Jean
Powers
Phrase on church bulletin board prompts mixed reactions
A church bulletin board displays the line You aren't too bad to come fu. You aren't too good to stay out. which commenters interpret as humorous, and others see a potential misprint or incomplete message. The note draws attention to casual church culture and community humor.
Bliss Says Dem Infighting Aids Republican Gains
Republican National Chairman Ray C. Bliss said inflation and Democratic disputes over Vietnam policy are boosting Republican prospects. He spoke at a meeting of major city GOP chairmen and forecast substantial Congressional gains, noting in‑fighting as a primary factor behind the improving position.
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Washington
Ray C. Bliss
Bliss
GOP
Congress
Johnson
Boeing 727 Belly Lands in Miami After Gear Sticks
An Eastern Airlines Boeing 727 belly landed safely at Miami International Airport after its landing gear jammed. All 101 aboard were uninjured. The jet, bound nonstop to Newark, circled the Atlantic for two hours to burn fuel before landing at 3 59 p.m.
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Miami Fla
Eastern Airlines
Miami International Airport
Newark
Atlantic Ocean
GOP Beats Johnson With Rights Bill Proposal
Eight House Republicans preempted the administration to unveil a civil rights bill Monday that mirrors President Johnsons recommendations. The plan would randomize federal juror selection from voter rolls, allow state cases to move to federal court if discrimination is found, and stiffen penalties for rights violations while protecting civil rights workers. It does not cover housing discrimination as Johnson had urged.
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John Beckler
Washington
Johnson
GOP
Administration of Justice
Winter Flurries Forecast With Warmer Monday
The region sees snow flurries today with a high around 28 to 34 degrees. Tonight remains wintry as cold air lingers. Monday is expected warmer with highs in the upper 30s.
Middletown Journal Adopts Brighter Dress Typeface
The Middletown Journal introduces a new body type or dress for easier reading with larger letters and more white space. The changeover begins tomorrow and will take a couple of weeks, during which both old and new type may appear.
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Middletown Journal
Winds Suspected In Crash Of 707
BOAC officials in New York said 90 Americans were aboard the Boeing 707 when it wrecked minutes after takeoff from Tokyo. Experts suggest freak winds may have torn the plane apart. Japanese soldiers recovered 124 bodies and prepared them for Buddhist temple burial near Gotemba. Among the dead were Thermo King Corp. officials and dealers from the United States. Charles Galbo of Cheektowaga, N.Y., was among those who spoke before departure, hinting at his possible fate.
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British Overseas Airways Corp
Boeing
United States
Charles Galbo
Cheektowaga
N.Y
A Jungle Of Filth In City Back Yards
Officials describe inner city alleys as a jungle of filth and plan action to address the issue. Indonesia faces a borderline crisis with potential explosive impact larger than Vietnam. Sammy Davis Jr shows bounce back after a debut TV bombing analogy.
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Sammy Davis JR
Japanese Plane Crash Kills 321 in Three Disastrous Falls
Witnesses describe the plane breaking apart and spiraling down like a leaf with fire and smoke. The wreckage scattered across rugged slopes setting fires. it follows Japan's second major air disaster in 19 hours and the month's third, totaling 321 deaths. Officials from Britain and Canada head to Tokyo to probe the crashes. a helicopter crash during the search adds two more fatalities.
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Canada
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