McNamara Sees Stabilization as U S Expands Vietnam War
Defense Secretary McNamara says the Vietnam situation has stabilized with the heavy U S troop buildup though he remains cautiously optimistic. He warns against overestimating gains while noting Hanoi still controls parts of the south and can disrupt roads. General Johnson says progress continues as forces reach about 140 000 with more buildup ahead. The U S government pressures North Vietnam toward talks, arguing China-backed aims drive the war.
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Robert S. McNamara
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South Viet Nam
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China
GIs Use Tear Gas in Large Viet Cong Offensive
U S paratroopers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade launched a major operation on the Viet Cong D Zone flank near Ben Cat thirty miles north of Saigon. Nonlethal tear gas was used to flush out fighters as thousands of American troops and Australian support moved along Highway 13. Casualties were moderate. a personnel carrier overturned on a mine and sniper fire hit advancing convoys while B52s from Guam bombed the area before the ground push.
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Guam
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Luna 7 Moon Landing Ends in Crash on Moon
The Soviet Luna 7 probe crashed on the moon in the Ocean of Storms area near Kepler Crater after a landing attempt, Tass reported. The official notice said most soft landing steps were completed but several key operations failed, with the mission declared unsuccessful after a long gap before the announcement.
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Bernard Lovell
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House Passes Johnson Highway Beautification Bill Amid Hospital Stay
The House voted 245 to 138 to approve President Johnsons highway beautification bill as he entered Bethesda Naval Hospital for gall bladder surgery. Democrats backed 219 to 26, Republicans 49 to 89, in a tense, partisan session marked by delays and sharp exchanges before Speaker McCormack and GOP Leader Ford wished the President a speedy recovery.
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Ohio Pair Indicted In Arizona Murders
A grand jury indicted 16-year-old Dixie Radcliff of Amesville Ohio and her ex convict partner Donald Boggs of Londonderry Ohio on first degree murder charges for the Labor Day killings of Robert Willis and Halvor Johnson near Ash Fork Arizona. Boggs faces additional charges in Utah and Texas deaths.
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Robert Willis
Halvor Johnson
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N.H
Ash Fork
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Boggs
Cedar City
Utah
San Antonio
LBJ Gall bladder Operation Ends. Kidney Stone Found
President Johnson underwent a two hour and 15 minute gall bladder removal and kidney stone surgery. Surgeons removed the gall bladder containing a stone and a second stone was found in the ureter. Moyers said the operation was a complete success and Johnson is resting well.
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Vice President Humphrey Takes Standby Role Near White House
Vice President Hubert Humphrey, kept fully informed on President Johnson's condition, goes to the executive office this morning. He left his Maryland home at 8 45 and plans to remain close to the EOB as Johnson undergoes surgery at Bethesda Naval Hospital.
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Sealab Ready to Surface After Repairs
The Sealab recovery capsule was checked and fixed after replacing a defective power cable and updating a communications circuit. Two divers reached 300 feet to collect samples as the 10 aquanauts prepare to surface after a 15 day stay at 205 feet beneath the ocean.
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Weekend Temperatures Dip Slightly Below Normal Across Middletown
Weekend outlook shows highs near 68 with lows around 45 as cloudy cool weather returns. Tonight's low around 49 with similar conditions continuing into tomorrow's forecast of 70 under overcast skies. Yesterday's high reached 69 at 3 pm and overnight low was 50 at 7 am. Middletown records 0.25 inch rainfall last night.
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Middletown
King Ties Civil Rights Drive Control in Georgia Town
In Crawfordville Georgia Dr Martin Luther King Jr emerged as leader of the local civil rights effort after a power struggle with officials. State troopers thwarted bus obstruction attempts and a mass meeting backed King and the SCLC to guide ongoing demonstrations. Governor Sanders and State Senator Leroy Johnson favored a more moderate pause to stalled actions.
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Exile flotilla rumors spark Cuba crossing talk
In Miami, rumors rise of a refugee flotilla heading from Cuba to Florida as exiles discuss a possible mass crossing. Officials doubt U S movement of many small boats and Cuba reportedly readies Camarioca port with barracks and docks for departures.
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Dead Cow Moved From Suburban Lawn After Five Days
In Lemont Illinois a dead cow left on Mrs. Fleming’s front lawn was moved after five days. Seymour Simon head of the Cook County Board of Commissioners said the animal must be removed and there was no point in argument. The Illinois Highway Department buried the cow in a creek bank near the Fleming home with help from state and local agencies.
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Top 50 records mocked by listeners prompt bot to ponder
A playful remark questions the idea of a top 50 list by suggesting the bottom 50 would be equally worthy of attention. The quip imagines listeners evaluating what the least popular tracks might sound like.
Two Teens Held In Connecticut Family Slaying
Police say Roger Beaudry Jr. and James McCann, aged 15 and 14, surrendered without a fight after being spotted at a Chester village traffic light. They are suspected in the deaths of Beaudry's mother Ella, 42, and sister Roberta, 11, found shot in Cheshire, with a missing family car and $800 plus four guns taken.
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Bellows Falls
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Chesire
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