End Of Viet Nam War Not In Sight
James Marlow analyzes a six month period in 1966 showing slow, murky progress in Viet Nam, with continued bombing and ground fighting, domestic protests, Buddhist unrest, Ky’s civilian moves, De Gaulle’s NATO exit, and shifting East Asian tensions. Indonesia moves toward a pro-West stance as Sukarno is toppled.
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Rusk Says Slash In Europe Forces May Be Possible
Secretary of State Dean Rusk told Congress a measured reduction of armed forces in Europe might be possible if tensions ease, but cautioned against provoking the Communists. He noted the Soviet position in East Europe remains strong and no breakup of the Warsaw Pact is seen. Leddy testified Spain entry to NATO is blocked by Britain and Scandinavia as US argues for France’s return. Johnson’s March 22 letter inviting France back to NATO was released in full.
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Mid-South Weather Outlook and Regional Temps
Clear to partly cloudy and warm conditions grip the Mid-South through Tuesday with highs 90 to 95 in Louisiana and Arkansas. Lows range from 64 to 72. No significant rainfall expected, with sunny periods and light easterly winds 5 to 15 mph.
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Graham Cancels Debate On Sex With Heffner
London AP Billy Graham cancels a television debate on sex with Playboy publisher Hugh Hefner due to heavy commitments. Cliff Morgan, producer of This Week, says Graham cannot fit it into his London schedule.
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Negroes Seek Political Strength in Mississippi March
AP report from Jackson details a shift in civil rights mood as Black power chant grows, King defends nonviolence while conceding changing views. The Mississippi march mobilizes voters, reveals growing militancy, and questions federal action.
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Draw Lots Tie Ends Orange Cove Mayor Election
In Orange Cove California a recount produced a 188 to 188 tie between Harold E. Holz and Lee M. McKinney Jr. The rivals will draw lots to decide the town's next mayor.
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Birthday luncheon sparks heart shaped cake for Monroe treasurer
Monroe officials and Ouachita Heart Council members surprise Mel Cook with a heart shaped cake bearing El Karubah and fez outline marking his Shrine ties. Cook, a Shriner leader and Monroe area figure, hosts a celebratory gathering with friends while a NSF Summer Institute engages teachers nationwide.
Negroes in South Carolina bid for House seats in runoff
In Columbia South Carolina Negroes push for Democratic nominations in a runoff to gain four legislative seats amid a tense political fight. Virgil Dimery faces LaNue Floyd for Williamsburg Senate while Purvis Easley and J E Lawrence run for the county House seats against Er est Carter and J Henry Stuckey. Reverend G S Hunter seeks Clarendon lone House seat in a runoff, with Virgin Johnson contesting Hampton County Council. Hillary election prospects include possible general election opposition for Hunter.
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Joseph Coker
Clarendon County
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Hampton County
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Teachers Join Summer Program at State University Baton Rouge
State University at Baton Rouge hosts 36 teachers in a summer program running from June 13 to August 5. The group includes educators from State University and nearby institutions, focusing on curriculum development and student engagement.
De Gaulle Tours Soviet Generator Factory in Leningrad
President Charles de Gaulle visited a Soviet electrical generator plant in Leningrad for 40 minutes and praised its turbines. Supervisors showed him 230,000 kilowatt turbines for the Bratsk Dam and segments of a 500,000 kilowatt turbine for the Krasnoyarsk Dam near Lake Baikal.
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Republican slate empty for Williamsburg County seats
Clarendon County Republican chairman B. G. Alderman Jr. reports there are no Republican nominees for Williamsburg County three legislative seats, leaving contest unresolved and party strategizing.
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