McNamara signals Viet War date shift and policy struggle
Secretary McNamara indicated the Vietnam War may miss the 1965 pullout deadline. He conveyed Johnson’s message to Saigon’s junta, erasing the earlier withdrawal target while pledging U.S. support if needed. He left Paris for Washington optimistic about progress but warned of ongoing Viet Cong challenges.
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Free Man Honeck Leaves Prison After 64 Years
Richard Honeck, 64 years a prisoner, walked out of Menard State Prison on parole on his first day of freedom in the 20th century. He traveled to California to start a new life, noting the outside world resembles a child's storybook. Warden Ross Randolph led him to St. Louis, from where Honeck flew to San Jose del Calif. He rode in a Trans World Airlines jet, marveled at new technology, and said he would leave piloting to trained crews. He had spent more time in confinement than any other American.
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Trans World Airlines
Constable Clash Over County Budget Hearing Dispute
At the first of a series of Bexar County Budget hearings, Constable Joe Ferro clashed briefly with Jerrie over funds for service notices to quit. County officials including Judge Anderson and the county auditor noted the dispute as budget figures were reviewed for library, district attorney, clerk, and Ferro’s office. The session, with several officials in attendance, continued with questions about accountability of these funds.
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Charles W. Anderson
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Jack Crosby
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Happy Days Again in West Berlin
UPI reports East and West Berliners celebrate with joy as thousands cross the Berlin Wall seeking reunions. An estimated 3,500 West Berliners crossed at five points, with many more entering East Berlin as 170,000 passes issued to residents with relatives behind the wall.
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Viet Students Protest French Embassy in Saigon
About 6000 Vietnamese students staged a peaceful protest outside the French Embassy in Saigon against Charles de Gaulle policies. No violence occurred as three leaders were allowed inside to present protests to Charge Perruche.
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South Viet Nam
UPS
Charles de Gaulle
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Georges Perruche
Saigon Daily News
Obituary Kort Nelson Services Planned Saturday
Kort Nelson of R20 Brod. fwavy services planned Saturday at San Jose Burial Bark. Funeral details list wavey arrangements and burial site. Local records note a private service with friends and family.
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Fisher Says Liz to Get Divorce Soon
Las Vegas report says Eddie Fisher hopes for a Mexico divorce from Elizabeth Taylor within two or three days. He plans a new singing engagement at the Desert Inn while awaiting the split and possible marriage to Taylor’s Cleopatra co star Richard Burton during the Christmas season. Fisher’s attorney Louis Nizer offered no comment on timing or location of the divorce.
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New York
Kennedy Johnson threats charged pair headline
Two young men faced U S commissioners on Friday charged with threats against Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. Russell McLarry, 21, was freed on 2500 bond in Fort Worth after claiming the threat was a joke. Robert Fennell, 29, of Sioux City, arraigned in Oakland on a note threatening Johnson with bail set at 5000 and a psychiatric exam ordered.
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U.S. navy talks loop in India Ocean plan with Pakistan
Senator Maxwell D. Taylor, chair of the Joint Chiefs, met Pakistani leaders in Karachi to discuss sending Seventh Fleet ships on occasional Indian Ocean cruises to deter Communist penetration in Southwest Asia. Taylor said no commitments were made, while Pakistan cited strained relations over arms shipments to India and perceived Indian threat. He visited India prior, where leaders reportedly approved the plan. Pakistan and India remain SEATO allies with tense ties.
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Texas Couple Killed in Crash
A Texas couple died early Friday when their car rear ended a tandem trailer on a main highway near Llano. The victims were Marine King Woat, 63, and his wife Pearl ai. Their travel companion Chitown Ho Tramipson of Rusk survived. The truck was loaded with salt.
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Gonzalez Stays In D. C. After Prolonged Session
Washington San Antonio congressman Rep Henry Gonzalez says he will remain in Washington to finish the current session despite plans to go home. Democratic leaders fear last minute votes may be affected by extended absentee attendance. Gonzalez notes his good attendance record and confirms he will stay through the end of the session.
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Mutiny Fallout as Police Guard Moroccan Ship Kettata
Police in Boston England guard the Moroccan vessel Kettata following a mutiny where Moroccan crew clashed with Italian and Spanish officers. The confrontation occurred Thursday, with casualties reported among native crew members.
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Death Notices From Bonhars to San Antonio
Obituary fragment lists Nelson family members and multiple survivors across states. Dates indicate December 1963 and December 1981 with funeral plans at Alpine Chapels and Southside Funeral Home. Note shows varied spellings and numerous names, suggesting a compiled death notice page.
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