Gray Reverses Plan to Leave Congress in 1968
Southern Illinois congressman Kenneth J. Gray announces he will seek an eighth term after pressure from constituents and colleagues. He cites Vietnam funds risk and the need to continue a $2 billion economic program, while noting a possible primary fight with Paul A. Ziegler and GOP challengers.
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West Frankfort
Paul A. Ziegler
Carmi
Paul Powell
Jackson County
Ray Chancey
Perry County
Sidney Keene
Kenny
Ziegler
Benton
White House
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Democratic chairs favor Gray run after change of mind
County chairmen in Carmi Jackson Perry Williamson and others welcome Kenneth Gray back in the congressional race while Paul Ziegler remains a primary candidate. Petitions are due by March 11.
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Paul A. Ziegler
D-Carmi
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Carmi
Gray
Kenny Gray
Kenny
Sanders
Everett Sneed
Saline County
Bradley Allen
Pope County
Martin Hamm
Hardin County
William Holloway
Jefferson County
Gregory Kipping
Monroe County
Milton Burns
Randolph County
Transplant Survivor Near Two Months After Heart Operation
Cape Town doctors report Dr. Philip Blaiberg, the world’s only surviving heart transplant patient, remains in hospital two months after his operation. He is in satisfactory condition with no clear release date yet.
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Cape Town
Philip Blaiberg
McCarthy Draws Cheers In Nashua Rally
Eugene McCarthy addressed about 400 people in Nashua urging Democrats to aid the country rather than the party. He said disagreements with administration policy should not be labeled cowardly or unpatriotic as he challenged Johnson in the March 12 New Hampshire primary.
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Minnesota
Johnson
New Hampshire
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LBJ Visits Puerto Rico With Family Amid Vietnam Resolve
President Johnson brings most of his family to Ramey Air Force Base Puerto Rico for a weekend outing after addressing a Georgia audience that the United States will meet its global duties in Vietnam and elsewhere. He toured Marietta where he witnessed the rollout of the C5A cargo plane and spoke of America's growing military might. Accompanied by Lady Bird, Lucy Nugent and her husband Patrick Nugent, and their infant grandson Patrick Lyndon Nugent.
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Kane removed as Illinois National Guard commander
Maj. Gen. Francis P. Kane says he was told by telephone of his dismissal as commander of the Illinois National Guard. Gov. Otto Kerner’s military aide Maj. Gen. Leo Boyle instructed Brig. Gen. Richard T. Dunn to take command. Formal orders were expected Sunday morning in Chicago.
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Francis P. Kane
Illinois National Guard
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Stephene Crane
Leo Boyle
Otto Kerner
Richard T. Dunn
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Boyle
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Bloomington
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Air power mounts heavy strikes around Khe Sanh base
U S B52 bombers and other jets pound North Vietnamese positions near Khe Sanh and Haiphong as ground fighting slows nationwide. Marines report 22 dead and 87 wounded with 375 Communists claimed killed in DMZ area.
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Khe Sanh
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
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Haiphong
Air Force
Panhandle
Frontier
Blast wrecks U.S. consulate in Turin Italy
A bomb blast ripped the U S consulate in Turin on Saturday night. Police suspect leftist protest against the Vietnam War and say the device was powerful enough to blow off the door and shatter windows. Two officers stationed nearby did not observe anyone acting suspicious.
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Italy
U.S
Vietnam
Cold fair day with rising temperatures ahead
Fair and cold with continued cold tonight. High in the mid 30s and a low around 15. Monday should be mostly sunny and a touch warmer. Weather details and map appear on page a.
Saigon Paper Urges Invasion of North Vietnam
A Saigon newspaper the voice of the South Vietnamese army called for invasion of North Vietnam in an editorial. It urged intensified bombing including Red River Delta dikes and a landing of troops, claiming such action would safeguard peace with government approval.
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Voice
North Vietnam
Tien Tuyen
Red River
China
Army
World's largest airplane unveiled in Marietta Galaxy C5A debut
The Air Force's 246 foot long C5A Galaxy was unveiled at Dobbins Air Force Base with President Johnson present. The jumbo jet measures 246 feet long with a 223 foot wingspan and 65 foot tail and will enter service in June 1969 after a June test flight. It promises to boost U S military airlift capacity and spans the Pacific in a single jump.
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Kathryn Johnson
Associated Press
Marietta, Ga
Air Force
Johnson
America
Dobbins Air Force Base
General Electric
Pacific
California
Japan
Go for broke cloture vote set Monday in civil rights bill
The Senate faces a fourth try to invoke cloture on a seven week civil rights and open housing debate. Majority Leader Mansfield expected all senators except Pastore to attend Monday's vote, which would require two thirds to proceed.
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