Americans in Viet Nam exceed Korean peak in 1953 force
The United States now has 328000 troops in South Viet Nam, surpassing Korea’s 1953 peak of 327000 in-country. Pentagon officials expect deployment to continue near 15000 monthly, aiming for about 370000 by year end, with total U.S. war effort personnel exceeding 410000 including offshore units and regional supports.
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United States
Viet Nam
Korea
U.S
South Viet Nam
Amer
Robert S. McNamara
Pentagon
Saigon
Johnson Holds Open Soviet Role in Viet Nam Peace Push
President Johnson signaled a possible Soviet role in ending the Vietnam War while stressing the United States would not pause or withdraw until the enemy does. He championed US-Soviet diplomacy, noted a productive Gro myko meeting, and urged cooperation on a treaty to curb nuclear spread, space agreement progress, and an air travel pact. He criticized Republicans amid a 40 minute East Room briefing.
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Johnson
Soviet Union
Viet Nam
U.S.S.R
United States
House East
China
Britain
Moscow
Gromyko
U.S
Sheppard Retrial In Cleveland Delayed For Jury Ruling
Judge Talty, in a five minute session delayed an hour for traffic, ruled that a fair and impartial trial could be held in Cleveland for Samuel H. Sheppard. He will further consider the motion as jury selection progresses. Defense asked to delay to Oct 24 due to Bailey’s New Jersey case.
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Samuel H. Sheppard
Talty
Sheppard
Russell A. Sherman
Elyria
F. Lee Bailey
Boston
Sherman
Bailey
New Jersey
John T. Corrigan
Edward Blythin
Lage Osteopath
Blythin
Weekend Weather Outlook With Showers Then Cool Down
The forecast calls for showery and mild conditions tonight with a low in the 60s. Saturday brings rain, wind, and warmth with a high near 70, followed by a much cooler Sunday with little rain. Long range hints at rain Tuesday, and a cooldown after a spell of warm days Monday and Tuesday. Yesterday reached a high of 79 and an overnight low of 57.
Monsoon Offensive Questioned by US Leaders
President Johnson said a Communist monsoon offensive failed to materialize in Vietnam, with Southerners noting no single monsoon campaign. Military leaders argue rains slow both sides, and the war picture has shifted as allied forces increasingly initiate operations rather than the Viet Cong or North Vietnamese.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Johnson
United States
Washington
Viet Nam
U.S
Clifton Webb Dies at 69 in Beverly Hills Heart Attack
Clifton Webb famed for urbane wit and regal presence died at his Beverly Hills home from a heart attack. 69, born in Indianapolis, may have birth year 1896 or 1893 with real name Webb Parmalee Hollenbeck. Career spanned Broadway and film including Laura, The Razor's Edge, and Sitting Pretty. multiple Oscar nominations.
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Calif
Clifton Webb
Webb
Helen Matthews
Indianapolis
Ind
Webb Parmelee Hollenbeck
Noel Coward
Mr. Belvedere
Laurence Oliver
Bombing Missions Hit Peak During Viet Nam War
The U S Military Command reports a record 173 bombing missions against North Vietnam on Thursday, two more than the prior record. An Air Force F105 Thunderchief was shot down northwest of Vinh. a helicopter rescued the pilot. The command warns that if Communist infiltration at the eastern end of the demilitarized zone resumes, U S and South Vietnamese forces may respond, as bombing at that end had been suspended for ICC investigations.
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North
Viet Nam
Demilitarized Zone
Vinh
South Viet Nam
International Control Commission
Diplomat's Wife Kills Kids and Self in New York
In New York an African diplomat's wife killed her two children, aged one and three months, by throwing them from an 18th floor window before dying by suicide. The Malawian delegation official husband, G. T. K. Mwalilino, was distraught as police investigated the scene and identified the victims. A nearby TV installer witnessed the horrifying act and described the moments at the window.
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New York
Olive M. Mwalilino
Kotoki
Janet
Malawi
United Nations
G. T. K. Mwalilino
U.N
Gerald Cristodero
Crust Awakens as Daily Bread Feeds Many
Readers note rising reliance on leftover crusts and affordable staples to get by. The sentiment echoes a trend of tighter budgets and improvised meals in hard times, with households stretching meals and seeking frugal options.
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Ann Landers
Dr. Crane
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Actor Clifton Webb
Saigon, South Viet Nam
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