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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1966

Page

2

Senate Debates Vietnam Policy Ahead of Aid Vote

The Senate opens new debate on Vietnam as about 30 members seek time to discuss President Johnson’s Southeast Asia policies before voting on a 4.8 billion dollar military aid measure linked to a 12.6 billion emergency request. Russell plans to oppose riders attached to the bill. Critics debate Johnson’s Vietnam policy amid domestic strain and Humphrey tour chatter.

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Fresh Viet Debate Looms on veep tour and Ky plan

A veteran reporter surveys South Vietnam as Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Nguyen Cao Ky pursue a measured strategy. They stress gradual reform, anti corruption drives, and a denial of grandiose schemes while maintaining military pressure on Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces.

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McNamara Admits Error in Viet Nam Helicopter Cutback

The article notes Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara conceded an error in the 1965 Viet Nam helicopter program cutback. Senator Russell and critics pressed for faster action while defense officials defended the shift and urged continued support for troops, medical care, and aid in the conflict region.

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GIs Protest Saigon Tea Prices and U S Policy

A clamor by GIs in Saigon targets the high price of Saigon tea as a symbol of broader issues. Spokesman Hartke denounces hasty legislation while hostesses and bars reveal the social side of life amid the Vietnam conflict.

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