Johnson faces brinkmanship over intensified Vietnam air war
President Johnson weighs expanding U S bombing in North Vietnam to raise Hanoi's costs and press for negotiations without provoking direct Chinese intervention. Administration sources say the move would add targets in military, transportation and communications while continuing air and ground operations begun 18 months earlier.
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Robert E. Thompson
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North Viet Nam
Johnson
Red China
U.S
War Is Most Barbarous U Thant to Visit Russia on Viet Nam Plan
United Nations Secretary General U Thant will travel to Russia to press his three point Viet Nam settlement plan described as one of historys most barbarous wars. The plan calls for stopping bombing of North Viet Nam, trimming military activity as a step toward a cease fire, and negotiating with all fighting sides including the Viet Cong to avoid widening the conflict with Red China. President Johnson faces maintaining a delicate balance to pressure Hanoi without drawing China into the war, with possible bombing of Haiphong not expected.
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Viet Nam
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Peking
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Ceasefire in a year? Viet Nam war outlook from UK official
Lord Walston says a shooting end in Viet Nam within 12 months, but peace may take years. He predicts Communists will switch to guerrilla tactics as Allies press with air power against selected targets. Johns on advisers wary of Haiphong strikes due to risks. Escalation in ground and air war resumes after a 37 day pause ended Jan 31.
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UPI
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Haiphong Harbor
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Navy
North Viet Nam
Bertrand Russell urges GI revolt over Vietnam war
In a radio appeal from Tokyo, Bertrand Russell calls on American troops to stop fighting in Vietnam and backs a special war crimes tribunal for U.S. leaders. The U.S. air campaign accelerates from March through June with daily missions rising from 40s to 60s and higher, while ground forces swell from 23,000 in 1964 to about 264,000.
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UPI
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Russell
Viet Nam
Liberation Front
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Cost of War Within Bounds and Burns Death in Fort Worth
Washington AP reports Vietnam costs remain within the bounds set months ago by Defense Secretary Robert McNamara as Pentagon officials say spending through June 1987 has not exceeded budgeted levels. Air munitions and ground devices run below planned rates, while aircraft losses are lower than expected due to spoiling actions and improved intelligence. In Fort Worth, Robert J L Gibson, 34, died from burns suffered in an explosion on June 2.
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Fort Worth
Robert J .L. Gibson
Belts Blamed To Rise In Face Injuries
An oral surgeon reports seat belts reduce fatalities but raise facial injuries. Dr Howard Adilman of Weiss Memorial Hospital notes jaw and mouth injuries from impact. He cites growing motorcycle use and suggests mouth and nose guards to prevent serious facial harm.
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Washington
Romney Seeks Peace in Viet Nam At Cleveland Dinner
Michigan Governor George Romney told a National Conference of Christians and Jews audience in Cleveland that nations including allies no longer view the U S as dedicated to peace. He said the United States can still find an honorable, shorter Viet Nam solution and return control of Vietnam to its people. Romney, seen as a possible 1968 GOP presidential candidate, spoke at the dinner where Maurice Saltzman was honored with the conference’s human relations award. When asked for comment, Romney noted President Johnson’s Viet Nam policies.
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Ohio
Michigan
George Romney
United States
Viet Nam
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GCF
National Conference of Christians and Jews
Maurice Saltzman
Romney
Johnson
Thant Urged to Lead in Viet Nam Peace Talks
U Thant urged by senators to take the lead in pressing for a negotiated Viet Nam peace, as Mansfield calls for U.N. action and renewed talks. The debate centers on restraint, humility, and avoiding an overreliance on military power while seeking a workable conference.
Girl Named to Post at Bluebonnet Girls State Chief Justice
Edith Ann Hollan of San Antonio was elected chief justice of the Bluebonnet Girls State Supreme Court a 10 day mock government program sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. About 400 girls tour state offices and hold legislative sessions in the House and Senate chambers as part of the education exercise. In Washington AP release notes nine Texas youths were among those inaugurated, and a Texan was listed among Viet Nam war casualties.
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San Antonio
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Girls State
American Legion Auxiliary
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Senate
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Capitol
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Department
Viet Nam
Army
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Sam Canada Sr
Edwin R. Travnicek
Maril Ny K. Travnicek
Dallas
Marine
Marine Cpl
Nathaniel Hubbard
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L. Hubbard
Fort Worth
Seven Texas colleges to share in new tax funds
A May 17 attorney general opinion clarifies the distribution of a new education tax among Texas four year public universities. Seventeen schools including Texas A&M and the University of Texas system will share proceeds, with those carrying existing construction indebtedness receiving priority to cover those obligations.
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Texas
University of Texas
Ajand
Texas A&m Systems
East Texas
Sam Houston
Texas Southern
Texas A&i
Southwest
Australian Politician Shot at Mosman Rally
Sydney reports that Labor leader Arthur Calwell was shot during an anti-Vietnam conscription rally at Mosman Town Hall. Police said he was not critically wounded and the assailant was taken into custody.
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Arthur Calwell
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