Congress asserts voice in foreign policy direction
The first session of the 9th Congress challenged the Administration on foreign policy. It approved few requests, cut Foreign Aid to 2.3 billion, imposed arms sale limits, and opposed East-West trade initiatives, signaling a more independent congressional stance.
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Congressional Debate on Vietnam Shapes Foreign Policy View
U S News outlines how Congress sought a stronger voice in foreign policy through Vietnam policy debates. Despite criticism and a shift among Republicans, the administration’s approach remained largely unaltered, with a UN Security Council resolution offering limited influence and a long term impact on congressional thinking.
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U S Renews Pledge To Hold Gold Price
The United States and six other financial powers pledged to maintain the gold price at 35 dollars an ounce and keep the London market operation unchanged. The statement by Treasury Secretary Fowler and Fed Chairman McChesney Martin Jr. said central banks support the price and continue market cooperation to stabilize the international monetary system.
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Paralyzing Storm Spreads Eastward
United Press International reports a major winter storm widening from the Southwest into the Great Plains and Southeast. Snow and sleet accumulate from California to South Dakota, with 22 deaths total over four days, and many highways and interstates closed or hazardous.
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Robb and Lynda Honeymoon Beach Frolic Off Caneer Bay
Captain Charles Robb and Lynda Bird Johnson Robb enjoyed a private Caribbean honeymoon on Caneer Bay beaches guarded by Coast Guard cutters. Sightings came as Secret Service kept the couple out of hotel guest lists and a San Juan editor reportedly breached security to view their activities.
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Wreck Claims Princeton Man Fatally Injured
Phillip L. Martin twenty two of Princeton was killed in a single car crash near Bluefield Virginia Saturday. He was dead on arrival at a local hospital.
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Draft boards inaction on Vietnam protests questioned
A New York Times survey finds most U S draft boards take no action against demonstrators. Some cases involve card burning or return of cards to boards, but officials say nonpossession rather than protest drives decisions. Hershey memo spurred criticism over potential reclassification of students and broader policy shifts. Local boards retain autonomy but heed national guidance.
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Rockwell’s Slayer Sentenced in Arlington Case
John Patler, former American Nazi party member, receives 20 year prison term for the sniper slaying of George Lincoln Rockwell. Arlington County Circuit Court jury of 10 men and 2 women found Patler guilty of first degree murder after a 3 hour 40 minute deliberation.
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