Military Shots in Viet War Called From Washington
Washington dispatch describes a new form of war where each military strike against Communist forces outside South Vietnam is debated in Washington. Civilian leaders under Kennedy tightened civilian control to prevent broad escalation, guiding planning through the chain of command from the White House to the Pentagon. The piece cites Cuban Missile Crisis context, Tonkin incidents, and disputed vetoes by President Johnson on retaliatory proposals.
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Korea
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Kennedy
Robert 5. McNamara
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Gulf of Tonkin
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Pitika
Joint Chiefs of
Maxwell DD
Taylor
Chain OF Command
JCS
Saigon
Bejer
South China Sea
North Viet Nam
Salpon
Parents seek marriage license under miscegenation law
A man of Mexican descent and a Negro woman with two children seek a court order to force a county to grant a marriage license. They argue the Oklahoma miscegenation statute is unconstitutional or unenforceable, while lower courts and higher appeals have upheld the law.
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Okla
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Jesse Marquez
Frances Aline Jones
Mare Damus
Virgil Shaw
U.S. Circuit
Reds Own Route I Main Viet Road From Saigon to Viet Nam Border
Viet Cong troops have gained control over the main Route 1 from Saigon toward the North Viet Nam border with toll booths operating openly since November. Corruption and graft among Hav al officials hinder government interference as Viet Cong forces and sympathizers profit from traffic, hijackings, and supplies. The tolls raise funds for operations, while government raids fail to stop the activity amid border-zone jurisdiction disputes.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Vie
Viet Nam
Haval
Biah Gia
Long Khanh
Tra Cut
Binh
Wah Toy
Winlminess
Teal
Senate confirms Nicholas Katzenbach as attorney general
The Senate approved President Johnson's pick Nicholas Katzenbach as U S attorney general after he served as acting AG since Kennedy's resignation. The vote followed Kennedy's advisory presence, while the piece notes Viet Cong disruption along Route 1 and the broader impact on Vietnam War logistics and regional economy.
Jury Probes Dope Use In Tex Town
CENTER Texas AP The grand jury probes reports of narcotics and liquor use by Center High students. Two city policemen were fired amid alleged law enforcement irregularities. Former officer William Pool says he was fired for speaking out against narcotics use. Mayor George Smith defends the firing citing Pool's Nevada conviction and Houston suspension. Paul Ross head of a citizens committee testified before the grand jury. Pool and Principal Chester McLeroy also testified. The mayor accuses Pool of sowing discord. Pool says students can obtain narcotics and liquor if setups exist.
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Center,tex
East Texas Lown
William Pool
Center
George Smith
Harbison
Smith
Pool
Nevada
Houston
Pooh
Paul Ross
Citizens Committee
Land Jury
Dub Clark
Lan “Austine Aud Center High Sehvor
Chester McLeroy
Ross Committee
Rassall Pool
Twins Mark Mth Birthday Twin Sisters Celebrate
Ventura report notes Sara Hampton and Maiie Peale, sisters and twins, dancing at a joint birthday celebration on the eve of their 9th, with Daniel, 84, of Mount Vernon, in attendance. The event marks their claim as among the oldest living twins, with plans for further observances next February.
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UPI
Sarah Hampton
Duckworth Sisters
Maiie Peale
Daniel
Mawnt Vernon
Aldenet
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