Rusk Signals Christmas Pause on Vietnam Bombing
Secretary of State Dean Rusk briefed 28 House members in Washington and suggested the United States may consider a Christmas bombing pause in North Vietnam. Several attendees inferred the pause was under consideration, though Rusk avoided committing to any suspension. The briefing followed a letter signed by 30 lawmakers urging a halt and emphasized linked talks with the Viet Cong.
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Morse urges Rusk to testify on Vietnam policy
Senator Wayne Morse and Senator Vance Hartke demanded that Secretary of State Dean Rusk testify publicly about the Vietnam war and criticized his refusal to appear before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Morse called for Rusk to resign if he would not testify publicly.
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Fulbright Faults Free World Aid To South Vietnam Policy
Sen. J William Fulbright challenged administration claims that free world nations were aiding South Vietnam, saying many nations profit more from the war than they give. He cited Brazil Ecuador Greece Guatemala Laos Liberia Luxembourg Turkey Uruguay Venezuela and noted Japan's large export profits to Saigon despite modest aid. He said 13 nations gave 26 000 dollars or less over ten years and that Japan's exports outweighed its aid by about 20 to 1.
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Humphrey Urges Thien to Push Legislation During Honeymoon
Vice President Humphrey advised Nguyen Van Thieu and Nguyen Cao Ky to push speech legislation through the constituent assembly while Thieu enjoys a political honeymoon. Officials said talks were cordial and covered ARVN achievements, corruption, pacification, and economic stabilization.
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Fireworks in War Time At Saigon Ball ouse Reception
At the Independence Palace Thieu and Humphrey hosted a gala for 2 000 guests when Viet Cong mortars exploded near the ballroom. The band played on as the night lit with shells wounding three and damaging two cars.
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Romney proposes Asian neutralization to end Vietnam war
Michigan Governor George Romney, seeking the GOP nomination, called for neutralizing Asian nations involved in Vietnam as an alternative to the Johnson administration policy. He listed North and South Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand as possible targets and argued the plan could defuse the war. Romney criticized the administration for misinformation and promised another Vietnam visit in November.
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War to Be Over by 1968 Election
Barry Goldwater predicted the Vietnam War would be over by the 1968 presidential elections and projected Nixon's victory. He made the remarks during a University of Miami public forum without elaboration.
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Viet Nam Calls for Halt to U.S. Bombing of Hanoi
North Viet Nam appealed to governments and peoples worldwide to stop the bombing of Hanoi describing it as a grave escalation and criminal attack. The government blamed U.S. forces for ongoing air raids that killed or wounded hundreds and damaged hundreds of homes in Hanoi and surrounding areas.
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