Johnson Nominates Lodge as South Viet Nam Ambassador
The American government names Henry Cabot Lodge to succeed Maxwell D. Taylor as ambassador to South Vietnam with Lodge set to assume duties in mid August. The shift comes as Taylor resigns after a year of service. The war scene features a July Fourth shelling and a three day offensive in D Zone yielding over 100 enemy casualties. Viet Cong activities include Ba Gia outpost clashes 330 miles northeast of Saigon as Vietnamese forces counterattack.
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Wild West Chase Holds Kidnap Killers in California Bail Set
Two ex convicts captured after a multi state crime spree face federal kidnapping charges in Sacramento. Wil ford Marion Gray and Carl Cletus Bowles are held on bail of 100000 each with potential life terms. Oregon authorities allege murder and multiple counts including bank robbery and kidnapping.
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U S Jets Claim 5th MIG Kill in North Viet Nam Air War
U S Phantom jets bagged two MIG17s near Hanoi while air strikes hit targets 85 miles northwest of Hanoi. Navy Phantoms and Skyraiders added downed MIGs in separate engagements. Leaflets dropped over Nam Dinh. A Viet Cong junk seizure near Qui Nhon yielded rice and documents. Civilian deaths on An Ho Island tallied up to about 100.
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Young Greek Queen Anne-Marie Delivers Heir to Throne
In Corfu Greece, 18 year old Queen Anne-Marie gave birth to a girl weighing 9 pounds 11 ounces. King Constantine announced the news to crowds after midnight as bells rang and a 21 gun salute echoed. The infant becomes first in succession unless a son is born, with possible future status depending on constitutional rules. The Danish king and premier sent condolences and flags were raised on the royal yacht.
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Voting Rights Bill Passes House Amid Senate Clash
The House approved a tough voting rights bill 333 to 85, aiming to clear Negroes for the polls in Southern states. The measure would suspend literacy tests in six states and use federal registrars for Black voters, but the bill remains split with the Senate over poll taxes, requiring a conference to reconcile differences. Rep Hale Boggs urged passage, pledging support for strong action despite regional opposition.
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U S Offers Guns to Korea Amid Vietnam Deployment
Defense minister Kim Sung Eun says the United States would arm three South Korean army reserve divisions if one combat unit is sent to Vietnam. The plan aims to bolster defense against North Korea while the 15,000-man combat division departs for Vietnam. South Korea fields ten reserve divisions as the national assembly meets in special session Monday.
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Headstart starts in Mt Vernon under federal aid plan
Fifty six children plus 61 more enroll in Operation Meadstart at Mt Vernon YMCA. The $94.4 million national effort aims to boost preschool readiness with eight weeks of summer sessions starting June 28. Director Jore Shaw oversees two daily sessions at the old Washington School center with free meals and transport. Most enrollees are culturally disadvantaged, yet staff stress capable learners exist among them.
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Zoning Hearing Set For Mt Vernon Area
A public hearing on proposed zoning for Mt. Vernon and nearby areas is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Wednesday August 4 at city hall. The Zoning Commission will run the hearing and invite all interested residents. Afterward the ordinance returns to the Plan Commission for study and possible revisions before final action by the city council.
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Taylor Ist On Death List Headlines Viet Cong T?
Warsaw dispatch reports Glos Pracy, a Polish trade union newspaper, says Maxwell Taylor is resigning as U S ambassador to Saigon because his name heads the Viet Cong death list. The paper notes his name was placed atop the list of those sentenced to death by the South Vietnamese Liberation from Viet Cong.
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Johnson signals larger Vietnam buildup to 100000 troops
President Johnson warns of darker days in Vietnam and a new surge in U.S. military force that could reach about 100000 by late summer, roughly 25000 more than the current planned level. He says it will get worse before it gets better.
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American troop strength in South Vietnam hits 67000
A U S military spokesman said the number of American personnel in South Vietnam as of Thursday stood at 67 000. The total breakdown includes 27 500 Army 4 500 Navy 24 400 Marines and 10 500 Air Force personnel.
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Johnson Signals Wider U.S. War Drive in Vietnam
President Johnson spoke at a news conference on the growing U.S. role in Vietnam amid a Communist offensive that has increased Red guerrilla control across the country. He said manpower needs were rising and reinforced up to 75,000 troops would arrive soon, with more possible as required. Pentagon officials cautioned the final level of commitment depends on Defense Secretary McNamara's plan after a forthcoming mission to South Vietnam.
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Medicare Bill Clears Senate in Historic Action
The Senate approved a broad Medicare program for about 19 million Americans aged 65 and older and boosted Social Security checks. The measure, 68 to 21, moves to conference with the House which had passed its version 313 to 115. The bill includes a basic health plan financed by Social Security, a voluntary supplemental plan with a $3 monthly premium, and a 7 percent increase in benefits retroactive to January 1. The program would cost about seven billion yearly, funded largely by higher payroll taxes, and start next year for roughly 20 million beneficiaries. President Johnson hailed it as a great day for older Americans and for the country.
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