U.S. Consensus Emphasizes Vietnamese Effort in Conflict
The secretary of defense and Michigan's governor urge greater South Vietnamese effort to win their war, a stance echoed by many Congress members. They stress a bipartisan view that the United States cannot rescue unstable, nonclaimant states, and that U S backing depends on others' commitments.
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Michigan
Robert S. McNamara
Saigon
Gov. Romney
John
Son
Johnson
Congress
Air Force
Congo
Vietnam
United States
Secretary of Defense
Longtime county counsel Harold W. Kennedy to retire
Harold W. Kennedy, chief legal adviser to county Supervisors since 1945, will retire December 1 just after his 70th birthday. He helped lead anti air pollution efforts, guided schools and agencies, and faced occasional challenges from Long Beach. A successor from his staff is expected to uphold his public service example.
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Harold W. Kennedy
Kennedy
Long Beach
Forum critiques Ky and U N amid Vietnam era turmoil
Letter writer accuses General Ky of Vietnam of seeking 600000 American troops while his countrymen resist and sell arms to the Viet Cong. He praises Long Beach police for handling a live‑in hippie event, questions U N effectiveness, and calls for reform or dissolution of the organization. William P Boland signs off.
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Peace Corps
De-Escalation Mood Shrugs Through Vietnam War Policy
National observers detect a shift toward de escalation in U S Vietnam policy amid growing skepticism among top officials about policy wisdom and effectiveness. President Johnson weighs a policy review as Defense Secretary Mc Namara questions troop requests and pressures generals to justify revisions after the recent Vietnam visit.
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Washington
United States
Johnson
Defense
McNamara
Westmoreland
Political debate shapes Vietnam policy review in Washington
A debate over Vietnam policy focuses on military buildup versus political stabilization in Saigon. Senators Mansfield and Russell push restraint while others urge reconsideration of bombing and pacification links to domestic politics and international relations.
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Saigon
International Poli
Senate
Mike Mansfield
George Romney
Michigan
Hartford
Lansing
Vietnam
Noctas Gretna
Bradford Morse
Rom Massachuuusetts
Stennis
Russell
Little Things Often Lead to Rioting
An editorial notes that major riots grow from small incidents and cites Atlanta’s recent unrest as a vivid example, arguing that tiny provocations can escalate into large urban disturbances. The piece emphasizes caution against underestimating minor tensions.
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Atlanta
Dixie Hill troubles show small causes of riot risk
Ralph McGill argues the Dixie Hill area was a poor section not a ghetto, with small service-business complaints fueling tension. He cites store worries over cleanliness, prices, and lack of amenities, plus a SNCC protester and MLK Jr ideas on preventing riots through reforms.
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Dixie Hill
Atr
SNCC
Willie Ricks
Martin Luther King Jr
King
Not Possible to Make Nations Eat Mustard
New York report notes Soviet foreign policy often clever but not effective. A Geneva tale about the League of Nations days is cited to illustrate the point, recalling a legend of ingenuity over success.
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New York
Geneva
League of Nations
Sir John Simon
Aristide Briand
Maxim Litvinov
Simon
Litvinov
Moscow uses mustard to tame cats and Greece talks
An analysis of Soviet foreign policy through satire and history argues Moscow favors trick diplomacy. It cites postwar proxy conflicts in Greece and Berlin, Cuban missiles, and North Korea, noting Russia’s limits and paradoxes. The piece praises Tashkent arbitration and warns against small wars Moscow cannot sustain.
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Greece
Stalin
Russia
U.S.S.R
Berlin
China
Cuba
United States
Middle East
Turkey
Israel
Berlin Wall
Kosygin
Tashkent
India
Pakistan
Congo
Vietnam
Egypt
la Sinai
Rockefeller Just Keeps Popping Up
Washington dispatch notes a new flurry of attention in the Republican party as Governor Nelson Rockefeller of New York becomes a focal point of early summer political chatter and speculation. The report highlights rising interest and potential implications for national politics.
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Nea
Perty
New York
Nelson Rocke
Rockefeller’s possible 1968 bid rattles GOP moderates
The piece notes party professionals doubt Rockefeller can win the 1968 convention and explores how Romney’s campaign and other figures shape moderates’ fallback plans. It highlights governors resentful of Rockefeller’s influence, Percy as a weaker alternative, and the uncertainty as primaries proceed.
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George Romney
Michigan
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Richard Nixon
Rockefeller
Romney
Minnesota
Charles Percy
Ilinois
Ram
New Yorker
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