Politicians React Varying On Johnson Vietnam Peace Probe
Washington observers from both parties reacted with a mix of enthusiasm and skepticism to President Johnson's new peace probe in Vietnam. McCarthy called the bombing halt an opener, while Hickenlooper warned it could be political timing. Humphrey praised it as prudent. Nixon offered no comment. Javits Lindsay Rockefeller hailed it as a great development and breakthrough. Apollo 7 astronauts to be welcomed by Johnson at the Texas ranch Saturday.
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GIs in Viet Skeptical Muzzled by Bombing Halt Order
In Saigon the US command muzzled GIs after Johnson halted the bombing of North Vietnam. Soldiers voiced mixed views on politics and the war, with many fearing a peace concession and others urging persistence to end the conflict. An army directive forbids commentary on political matters outside military duties.
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Switchman Awarded 500000 in Railroad Accident Case
A Superior Court jury in Los Angeles awarded William W. Patterson 35 of Rialto five hundred thousand dollars in damages after a Jan 26 1967 yard incident near Fontana. Patterson alleged the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad caused the accident by signaling engineers incorrectly, seeking 1.5 million.
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Clifford urges strong move to halt bombing in Vietnam
Defense Secretary Clark M. Clifford said the halt to bombing North Vietnam has full support from his top military commanders. He noted the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Gen. Creighton Abrams back the decision and that risks are acceptable if the enemy acts in good faith. Abrams could resume bombing if needed. Johnson announced the halt.
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Cranston and Unruh Hail Bomb Halt and Yorty Critical
California political leaders weigh President Johnson's bombing halt in North Vietnam and its impact on the upcoming election. Cranston avoids speculation while Rafferty calls it a concession. Unruh praises the move as a peace step, Yorty sees possible election leverage, and Humphrey gains an endorsement from an antiwar leader.
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Mad as a Wet Hen Speaker Unruh Faces Hitler Poster Attack
Assembly Speaker JessUnruh denounces a raid of about 400 posters depicting Adolf Hitler beside him. The anti gun rights flyer claims Both of them wanted to take away your guns. Unruh vows to resign if Shoemaker gun bill passes.
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Humphrey Likely to Benefit From Bombing Decision
Washington president Johnson halted all bombing of North Vietnam, a move critics say may aid Humphrey in the looming election. Strategists from both parties weighed implications, noting reduced antiwar protest momentum while questioning voters’ perception of a cynical pre election move. Johnson urged progress toward a firm peaceful settlement in Southeast Asia, arguing it answered voters’ demand to end the war.
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McCarthy Calls Bomb Hali Opener Not a Trump Card
Senator Eugene J. McCarthy described the North Vietnam bombing halt as an opener not a trump card. He said it could indicate Hanoi’s willingness to concessions, and urged a new government in Saigon. He noted it should not influence the presidential election.
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