Wilson Urges Peace Settlement at SEATO Meeting
British Prime Minister Harold Wilson called for an honorably negotiated settlement of the Vietnam war and urged a similar peace path for the Indonesia Malaysia dispute. He noted Britain’s substantial Southeast Asia role and said any country could seek less British involvement if desired.
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Viet Nam War Air Strikes Resumed Amid Weather
U S jets resumed air strikes against North Vietnam 100 miles south of Hanoi as groundfire remained light. American aircraft bombed Viet Cong positions near Saigon and in northern Vietnam while weather halted raids over the north. Marine tanks conducted their first patrol with no casualties reported. Western officials urged an honorably negotiated settlement as SEATO met in London. China opposed peace talks on Indochina. Hanoi accused Australia of provoking actions. U S Defense Dept tallies 33 American and 3 South Vietnamese aircraft losses since February 17.
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Arizona tax plan faces union and consumer concerns
AFL-CIO leaders William Harkness and John Evans back the governor's program yet avoid specifics as they warn tax-base instability could deter new industry. They argue reduced property taxes for homeowners require broader revenue and defend a long term gain despite short term hikes on items like tobacco and meals. 35,000 trade union families and over 100,000 Arizona consumers would be affected, while legislators warn higher taxes may hurt the public unless the plan succeeds.
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Dominican uprising in Dominican Republic escalates with US troop boost
U S forces add 4 500 troops on the Dominican island after President Johnson accuses abroad‑based Communist conspirators of seizing the rebellion. Tensions rise as rebels fire grenades at Marines and a ceasefire appears to crumble amid talks and international diplomacy.
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Box Score on Crime in Phoenix
Phoenix police answered 846 calls in 48 hours ending at 10 am. The major crime box score lists 3 robberies, 9 grand thefts, 39 burglaries, 17 assaults, and 1 rape. Traffic accidents with injuries were reported in 13 incidents.
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Yank Units In Dominican War Listed
NORFOLK Va UPI Army and Marine ground forces in the Dominican Republic include Marines 1st and 3rd Battalions of the 6th Marine Regiment from Camp Lejeune North Carolina On board the Okinawa en route was the 1st Battalion of the 2nd Marine Regiment The Marine lifts were provided by the Helicopter Squadron HMM264 based at New River North Carolina Army 11st Battalion 508th Infantry 1st Battalion 505th Infantry 2nd Battalion 321st Artillery 2nd Battalion 505th Infantry 2nd Battalion 325th Infantry 1st Battalion 320th Artillery 1st and 3rd Battalions 325th Infantry all of the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft Bragg North Carolina
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Johnson Says Dominican Crisis Aimed to Halt Communist Rise
President Johnson explained the Dominican Republic action as not only saving lives but also blocking a Communist dictatorship. He said the revolutionary movement worsened as leaders trained in Cuba joined to increase disorder and that many Bosch loyalists sought refuge in foreign embassies.
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Vatican Silent On Lodge Vatican Audience With Pope
In Rome Henry Cabot Lodge and Pope Paul VI met for about twenty minutes in a secret audience. Vatican officials refused to discuss the meeting, and the press office briefly announced it then removed the listing. Sources say the audience was more than a courtesy and may signal a diplomatic step on Vietnam or the Dominican Republic.
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Train Derailed Near Wamsutter Blocks Rail Line
Fifty cars of a Union Pacific freight train derailed five miles west of Wamsutter Wyoming. Eastbound and westbound traffic were tied up on the railroad's main line as crews worked to clear the wreck.
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