Passover Begins At Sundown
Passover begins at sundown in Jewish homes as the ancient festival retells the Exodus story. The observance honors God delivering the Israelites from Egypt, with the name referencing the final plague on Egypt. Pope Paul VI gave his Sunday blessing in St. Peter's Square noting satisfaction with his encyclical On The Development of Peoples.
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Westmoreland warns of bitter fighting ahead in Vietnam
Gen. William C. Westmoreland, visiting U.S. newspapers in New York, says ceasefires and protests aid Communists. He notes Vietnam’s military situation is favorable but near term battles will be costly and end not yet in sight. He blames domestic dissent for aiding enemy aggression.
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Percy Urges Public Discussion On Escalation In Vietnam
Senator Charles H. Percy calls for public discussion before any new U.S. deployment of 50 000 to 100 000 troops to Vietnam. He questions Pentagon requests and urges Congress to have a voice, not leave escalation to the executive branch. The interview aired on Face the Nation. Brooke meets Israeli president and attends school dedication in Jerusalem as part of an NAAPA event. Westmoreland warns of intensified fighting and cautions that cease-fires aid the enemy in this war.
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Reporter laments anti Johnson protests at ASNE breakfast
Merriman Smith, Pulitzer winner, says Johnson faced vile abuse in 25 years covering White House. At the ASNE breakfast in the Waldorf, he cited Central Park protests with signs attacking Johnson and conspiratorial pamphlets alleging Kennedy's death. He condemned what he called anarchy from permissive atmosphere.
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