Johnson recovers as Eisenhower visits in hospital
Washington reports President Johnson, emerging from double surgery, received a get well visit from General Eisenhower at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Johnson spoke softly, explained vocal cord polyp removal, and described his recovery as very satisfactory. Eisenhower noted Johnson looked good and shared chats ranging from Viet Nam to their Texas boyhoods. A birthday observance and hospital meal followed.
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Weather snapshot for Redlands and San Bernardino Valley
Today Redlands high 65 low 55 with 1:30 p.m. rain. Smog light. Frost tonight. San Bernardino Valley cloudy tonight, clearing Friday. Southern California coastal cloudiness, otherwise variable sunshine through Saturday with under 10 percent rain chances.
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Soviet anti China summit faces uncertain world reaction
Sofia BD United Press International reports that Moscow backed plan for a Sino Soviet anti Chinese summit met surprise opposition from some Kremlin allies. Bulgarian leader Todor Zhivkov called for the meeting at the Bulgarian Communist party congress and was supported by Leonid Brezhnev. Romanian leader Nicolae Ceausescu opposed steps that could widen rifts. France East Germany and Hungary backed Moscow while Italy would agree only after prior consultation. Poland Yugoslavia and North Vietnam showed hesitation or silence. Kremlin signals a toned down campaign as support appears fragmented.
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Wirtz proposes education and national service plan
Labor Secretary Wirtz outlines a peacetime plan offering all youths two years of national service and access to higher education. It envisions 18 year old registration, optional civilian service or schooling, a lottery for military duty, expanded training, and aims to reduce inequities in deferments while testing a possible substitute to the draft.
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College aid hailed but not enough say associations
Washington based higher education associations thanked Congress for passage of college aid bills but warned the measures fall short. They warned Vietnam war needs may cut chances for further increases in the 90th Congress and noted potential budget constraints.
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Johnson floats goodwill trip for Eisenhower next spring
President Johnson discussed with Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower the possible return to Asia and world-wide travel next year. An Asia route near Johnson’s own Oct patrol was cited, with the general likely to be asked to lead a full scale jet chartered mission.
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Johnson approves four Medal of Honor awards
President Johnson signed Medal of Honor certificates at Bethesda Naval Hospital for four Army heroes of Viet Nam. Posthumous honors go to Spee. 4 Daniel Fernandez of Los Lunas New Mexico who threw himself on a grenade to save his squad and 2nd Lt. Robert J. Hibbs of Cedar Falls Iowa who died shielding his men. The other two recipients are Spec. 5 Lawrence Jnel of Fayetteville North Carolina a medic who kept aiding the wounded for 24 hours after being wounded and 2nd Lt. Walter J. Marin Washington Pa who wiped out an enemy nest despite injuries.
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Moon photography begins from Lunar Orbiter 2
Cameras aboard Lunar Orbiter 2 in Pasadena ready to photograph 13 potential Apollo landing sites. Launched Nov. 6 from Cape Kennedy, the 5 pound satellite orbits the moon every 3 hours 18 minutes with a high point of about 60 miles and a low point near 36 miles. If Friday’s session succeeds, data would reach Madrid tracking station in the next two orbits and JPL in California Friday night.
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Powell ordered to report for jail Wednesday
New York congressman Adam Clayton Powell was ordered to report next Wednesday to begin a 30 day jail term for criminal contempt of court over failure to pay a $164,000 fibel judgment. Supreme Court Justice Matthew M. Levy signed the order, removing Powell’s congressional immunity and ending safeguards that had previously allowed arrest only on Sundays.
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Air Force reports record sorties against Viet Cong
Ai r Force releases show 1795 sorties last week against Viet Cong positions amid heavy Tay Ninh fighting. B2 bombers struck near the Cambodian border. a transport plane was shot at near Saigon, injuring 15 including one American. Casualties: 126 dead, 810 wounded, 18 missing. Communist losses 1,525 dead.
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Franco moves toward constitutional government in Spain
Madrid reports Generalissimo Francisco Franco, ruler for 30 years, is slowly guiding Spain toward a constitutional framework as a step before retirement. A prime minister may be created under Franco with the exact selection method unclear. Censorship has been abolished this year signaling a liberalizing trend while preserving conservative anti Communist policies.
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Rice exports to Japan curtailed by large crop and politics
Rice exports from California to Japan are being cut back due to Japan's abundant harvest and political developments involving Red China and Formosa, according to UPI reports from Sacramento.
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NASA reshuffles Apalis schedule to save lunar plan
NASA today reshuffled its Project Apalis launch timetable due to rocket and spacecraft problems. The move omits a three man orbital test flight planned for winter, signaling an effort to keep America's manned lunar landing on track.
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Saigon crackdowns end infamous street black market
In Saigon Viet Nam combat police razed and burned the longtime sidewalk black market near the American Embassy. Dealers fled as Maj. Nguyen Mong Hung ordered the crackdown and dismantled stalls, ripping awnings and cart displays while seizing goods amid shock and disruption.
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Dr Sheppard acquitted of murder of first wife
Dr Samuel H Sheppard walked free after a 12 year ordeal as a jury found him not guilty of murdering his pregnant first wife Marilyn in 1954 at their Cleveland home. He and his new wife Ariane expressed relief and gratitude, saying they were free at last and eager to start a new life. The verdict contrasted with his earlier second degree murder conviction in 1954 and came after years of appeals and public attention.
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