More Marines Hit Viet Nam Beaches For Added Power
Saigon reports about 4 000 U S Marines landed in South Vietnam this weekend bringing total American forces to over 86 000. President Johnson aims for 125 000 with fresh landings at Da Nang and Chu Lai. Vietnamese authorities report 36 Viet Cong killed in Xan Xuyen Province with no government casualties, while air and naval actions continue near the border.
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U.S
Johnson
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Chu Lai
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3Rd Division
Okinawa
Xan Xuyen
North
Elephant Valley
Strategic Air Command
Guam
Radio
Hanoi
North Viet Nam
Radio Hanoi
Papandreou Crisis Deepens as Defectors Seek New government
ATHENS UPI Greek leaders who deserted ousted Premier George Papandreou said they can form a new majority in parliament and end the month long crisis. A Stefanopoulos Tsirimakos bloc claims support from Center Union deputies and possibly the Progressive party, signaling a potential confidence vote victory and a blow to Papandreou amid ongoing protests and unrest.
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Athens
UPI
George Papandreou
Papandreou
Center Union Party
Stephen Stefanopoulos
Elias Tsirimakos
Constantine
Center Union
Stefanopoulos-Tsirimakos
George Athanassiadis-Novas
Athanassiadis- Novas
Progressive Party
Stefanopoulos
Soviet Probe Takes Good Moon Photos From Space Mission
Moscow reports Zond 3 captured close up lunar images on July 20, revealing shadows and details enabling full moon mapping. The nine day transit ended July 29 with 38 transmission periods as Tass notes the camera work on the unannounced mission.
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Zond 2
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General Maxwell D Taylor on Viet Nam conflict and policy
General Maxwell D Taylor returns from South Viet Nam and outlines views on ongoing Viet Cong conflict. Commentary on strategy and future actions featured alongside mentions of related defense and political debates in the era.
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Maxwell D. Taylor
South
Viet Nam
Arnold Jones Family Plans Busy Texas Trip
Mrs. Arnold Jones of Monroe says the family will take a vacation after ten years. They will depart Monday for Six Flags Over Texas then visit Midland and Kerrville to see friends and relatives. They reside at 803 S St Monroe.
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Monroe Regional Laboratories
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Bess
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Kerrville
S. St. St
Monroe
Duty in Japan for Bates family on Breckinridge voyage
Navy Lt. Ronald G. Bates, his family, and Lt. Bates who recently stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs H H East at 134 Linden Dr West Monroe prepare for three year duty in Japan. He will serve as transportation officer at Yokosuka Navy Base aboard the Breckinridge sailing from San Francisco next weekend.
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West Monroe
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Rivers Urges Gun Diplomacy in Vietnam War
Charleston South Carolina AP report quotes Rep L Mendel Rivers Democrat urging aggressive action in Vietnam He says Americans are in a battle of survival and we should win not exchange American lives for Chinese He advocates pushing the war to Red China if China enters the conflict.
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S.C
L. Mendel Rivers
D-S.c
Viet Nam
Rivers
House Armed Services Committee
China
GOP Scions Set To Blast Poverty Bill
Washington AP Republicans prepare a fierce attack on President Johnsons antipoverty program as the Senate debates a 1.65 billion authorization. Senate leader Dirksen cites waste high salaries and weak results while Morton accuses mismanagement and political exploitation of the poor. Governors vetoes face possible reversal. committee vote favored removing vetoes on key projects.
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Illinois
Dirksen
House
Riots Quelled in Chicago as National Guard Deployed
In Chicago Lawndale 2000 National Guard troops were placed on standby and later deployed after two nights of racial unrest. Police reported calm Saturday night with thousands of Negro residents observed around the fire station area. 123 arrests and 80 injuries were tallied since Thursday. Governor Kerner ordered troops to active duty, though Supt. Wilson said police could handle disturbances alone.
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Lawndale
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Tom Hayes
O. W. Wilson
Kerner
Richard J. Daley
Wilson
Los Angeles
Wilcox
Pulaski
Illinois
Springfield
Rioters and snipers clash as Los Angeles riot rages on
Looting, arson and sniper fire plague Los Angeles Negro district over four days of terror. Police, National Guardsmen confront shadowy sniper bands, curfew enforced in an 18 square mile zone as fires erupt across the city. Death toll climbs with 22 reported, inclining toward rioters and a few police and fire fatalities.
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Los Angeles
Vinlanco Nillawa
40Th Armored Division
California
49Th Infantry Division
William Clutterham
Negro District
Clutterman
Weekend Weather Brings Warmth and Sun
The first weekend day offered high around 92 and a 72 low with sunny skies. Today’s outlook calls for continued warmth with partly cloudy skies and isolated to scattered afternoon thunderstorms in the Northeast Louisiana area, highs near 90, lows around 72, mostly southerly winds 5 to 15 mph, and about 70 percent sun.
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Louisiana
Indian Holiday Dims As Nation Faces Perilous Times
New Delhi marks 18 years of independence amid guerrilla fighting in the north. Riots by students and political extremists erupt in the east and south, with food demonstrations in the west. Relations with Pakistan, China and neighbors are strained as leaders warn of perilous times. Kashmir remains the central flashpoint in India Pakistan tensions.
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India
Pakistan
China
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Kashmir
Navy and Marines face four month enlistment extension
Tens of thousands of Navy and Marine personnel will receive four extra months of active duty beyond their terms. Secretary Paul H. Nitze ordered the extension to sustain manpower as President expands armed forces, with Viet Nam cited as a factor. About 25,000 Navy and 12,000 Marines affected immediately, plus others with future expirations. Officers also extend service, with possible retirement delays and hardship waivers.
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Paul H. Nitze
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