Stepup in War After Ho Rejects U.S. Bid
President Johnson presses for peace talks in Southeast Asia after Ho Chi Minh rejects a U.S. bid. White House officials say efforts will continue and explore UN Security Council options. Ford notes Hanoi’s stance, while Mansfield and Johnson aides frame the stalemate as semantic differences over bombing. Hanoi publicly confirms Ho’s rejection, complicating secret talks and signaling a propaganda response to Guam conference.
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Halloween UNICEF Day proposal reviewed by U S officials
Washington reports officials considered making Halloween a UNICEF Day amid security concerns. Senator Philip A. Haile of Delaware-Michigan submitted the call as a formal request noting threats and urging national recognition to support UNICEF efforts.
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East Lashed by Spring Snowstorm Blasts Region
A spring snowstorm sweeps East Las and surrounding areas causing travel disruption and heavy accumulations. Officials warn of slick roads and power outages as communities brace for continued wintry conditions through the day. Local authorities urge caution for commuters and outdoor workers.
Army chief seizes control in Sierra Leone coup
Brig Davitt Lansana said he had taken control of the government after a general election. Reports say Gov Gen Henry Lightfoot-Boston and opposition leader Siaka Stevens were under house arrest at State House. The broadcasting station was heavily guarded as the All Peoples Congress contested the results. Sir Albert Margai's Sierra Leone Peoples Party facing potential unseating.
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Gigantic Oil Slick Heads Out to Sea
Land's End reports the mammoth oil slick from the crippled tanker Tur vey Canyon moving away from Cornwall beaches. Guards say spray operations are reducing danger. the slick covers about 700 square miles and may head toward Brittany. Government efforts include a $1.4 million operation with 25 ships spraying detergents to contain the spill.
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Yanks Score Greatest Win in Epic Fight Die Reds
Westmoreland awarded Silver Stars to Lt. Col. Jack Bender and Col. Jack Vessey for gallantry in a battle where 426 GIs faced five enemy battalions. The assault stalled the Communist offensive, marking a costly week for enemy forces. Air power and artillery then supported Operation Junction City as Viet Cong terror raids continued.
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New York policemen reject pact plan to picket City Hall
Delegates representing 24,000 New York City patrolmen rejected a new contract offer and voted to picket City Hall. The Uniformed Firemen’s Association warned a strike could endanger city services, while Mayor Lindsay said the panel’s terms were fair and he would not modify the offer.
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