Red Forces Close On Khe Sahn as Siege Might End
AP report notes Marine base at Khe Sanh under siege with lighter resistance. North Vietnamese possibly lifting the siege per London sources. U S air cavalry advancing from south and east, signaling possible relief breakthrough.UN reports say Ca Lu exit with 8,000 men growing toward 16,000 to 90,000 in aim of relief operation.
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VP Gains Labor and Farm Backing for Possible White House Bid
The vice president faces mounting pressure to announce a decision sooner than planned as labor and farm groups rally behind him. Aides say his stance remains cautious and he is weighing a bid while Kennedy and McCarthy lead the only declared Democratic opponents. Receptions suggest growing support in key districts and among party factions.
Peace talks eyed as Moscow venue for Vietnam dialog
Soviet informants say preliminary Vietnam peace talks could start in Moscow next week with private Hanoi assurances to Washington. They caution no official Western confirmation and note Paris or Moscow as possible sites. Key issue is U S withdrawal from South Vietnam with timing linked to a peace pact.
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Humphrey Signals Delay on Announcement in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh, Vice President Hubert Humphrey said no announcement would be rushed and urged all parties to unite behind the President in the national quest for peace. He emphasized diplomacy and a united effort to avoid actions that could derail progress.
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Johnson to Meet Eisenhower Friday in California
President Johnson will meet former President Eisenhower Friday morning at March Air Force Base, California, on the way to reinforce in Haifa and it was announced today.
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Monster storm leaves 13 dead across the Midwest region
A spring storm swept the Mississippi Valley dragging tornadoes and blizzards through the Great Plains and Midwest. Drowning deaths occurred near Cisne Illinois and Calloway County Kentucky with towns isolated by flooding and drifts up to six feet. Homes and a church were leveled in Vincent Arkansas and Crawfordsville Arkansas. Power outages affected multiple towns as officials reported extensive damage and search crews scoured rural areas for additional victims.
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Cautious Optimism in Washington Over Vietnam Peace Talks
Washington reacts with cautious optimism as Johnson heads to Hawaii to talk with U S officials and North Vietnam officials follow the Hanoi move. U S and South Vietnamese leaders face potential splits over pace and terms of any peace settlement while world reaction turns wary.
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Johnson City finds cashes? weapons seized in raid
In Johnson City New York police confiscated nearly 100 weapons including knives machetes iron pipes chains and baseball bats after a late wire report. All those involved were cited as white and no incidents were reported.
Senator Puts RFK and McCarthy Judgment Ahead
New York AP report quotes Sen. J. D. of Arkansas as saying Kennedy and McCarthy would be preferred candidates due to believed stronger judgments. The senator cites that public sentiment would favor their leadership over others.
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Syracuse bishops back de escalation move as they wire support to the President calling for limited bombing of Vietnam. The Rt. Rev Ned Cole announces the bishops endorsed de escalation efforts following a General Convention message.
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Car Used in Mercer Abduction Found Under Water
State police recovered the vehicle linked to an abduction of two couples and a murder in Mercer Pennsylvania. The car lay beneath 17 feet of water in an abandoned mine about four miles from the house where three men charged in the case were captured.
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House approves travel tax on foreign air tickets
The House passed a bill to tax air plane tickets to foreign countries and cut the duty free limit for returning tourists. The travel tax would be five percent of the ticket price.
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White House to Open After Fresh Paint and Upgrades
The House Appropriations Committee approved 83 23 thousand for White House painting refinishing floors and new furnishings as part of an 8323 thousand operating expense request. The package includes 121 thousand more than last year. The timing aligns with a new president moving in January.
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Power outage hits Lockport area
In Lockport New York the statewide gas and electric company cut service to portions of the city including the Lockport Union Sun Journal. No details were immediately available about cause or duration.
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South Viet Welcomes Steps To Bring About Peace Talks
South Vietnam says it welcomes moves toward peace talks with North Vietnam and will consult with the United States and allies on Hanoi's offer to meet U S representatives. A Roman Catholic bloc in the Vietnamese House criticized Hanoi's offer as a trick to stop bombing. President Thieu met with U S Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker and other diplomats to assess Hanoi's reply to Johnson's speech.
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Saturn 5 Mission Ends With Orbit For 132 Ton Satellite
The Apollo 6 Saturn 5 failed to restart its third stage after two second stage engines quit. Despite the loss, the rocket put a 132 ton satellite into orbit in an overlong path 110 miles high. NASA officials say the mission could still affect the moon program. The craft will fire a filming dive back toward Earth from 13 832 miles out at lunar return speed toward the Pacific near Hawaii.
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