Thant urges halt to Vietnam bombing to bridge gaps
Secretary General U Thant urged that if the United States ended bombing unconditionally Hanoi would likely respond in good faith toward peace talks. He warned that continued Soviet and American pressure risks escalation, with no victor in sight and Vietnam’s survival at stake.
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Hue Citadel Captured as Saigon Attacks Shatter Hue
U S warplanes bombed Hanoi port facilities near center and shelled North Vietnam as Da Nang and Tan Son Nhut suffered rocket strikes. In Hue the Citadel fell to South Vietnamese and American forces after weeks of heavy fighting. Casualties mounted for all sides with U S and allied troops sustaining significant losses at Khe Sanh and around Hue, while Communist forces reported thousands dead.
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Mixed Official Reaction on Tonkin Gulf War Start
Senate Foreign Relations members debate if U S bombing of North Vietnam after the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin attacks was excessive. Some say the administration concealed facts and overreacted, while others defend the response amid wartime pressure. Chairman Fulbright criticizes McNamara for not disclosing key intelligence.
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Westmoreland seeks 50,000 to 100,000 more U.S. troops
The U.S. commander in Vietnam, Gen. William C. Westmoreland, reportedly asked for 50,000 to 100,000 additional troops to mount an allied offensive. Current U.S. force levels total 495,000, with 30,000 more arriving this spring to reach about 525,000.
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Senate panel transcripts Tonkin inquiry clouds 1964 attack
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released McNamara transcripts from a marathon 14 hour session on the Gulf of Tonkin incident. The panel shows a majority belief the United States did not provoke the attack yet overreacted, with some members doubting the clash occurred. Two cables cited by Fulbright raise questions about the engagement and weather effects on reports.
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Judge Orders Desegregation in Montgomery Schools
A federal court judge in Montgomery issued a detailed set of orders to end dual school systems and desegregate classrooms and faculties. Judge Frank Johnson warned that the law will not tolerate further delays in desegregation of public schools.
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Hussein May Reject Russian Arms Offer
In Amman on Saturday King Hussein signaled a conditional rejection of the Soviet Union’s offer to re-equip Jordan’s armed forces. He said Jordan could not advance toward a Middle East settlement until Israel clarifies its position and that he would not negotiate directly with Israel or relinquish Arab rights in Jerusalem.
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AFL-CIO Rejects 5.5 Percent Wage Ceiling Proposal
In Harbours Florida AFL-CIO officials dismissed the Johnson administration proposal to cap wage settlements at 5.5 percent for 1967. Nat Goldfinger stated labor will reject 5.5 percent, aligning with earlier 3.2 percent guideposts, while noting unions aim for around six percent. The executive council argued wages must rise to restore buying power as profits surge and productivity grows.
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Rockefeller Open to GOP Draft for President at Convention
Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller said he would accept a Republican nomination if drafted at next summer's convention while on a fundraising trip for Michigan. He stressed he remains solidly in the Romney camp and dismissed the idea of a real draft. Rockefeller praised Romney as a proven winner and predicted a surprising outcome in New Hampshire on March 12.
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Rockefeller Refuses Draft Hypotheticals on Romney
One reason experience acts as a teacher is not allowing dropouts and rejecting a draft. Romney was not the party's choice, the convention would draft him, and Rockefeller avoided a firm stance. He said he would accept a draft if true and would back Nixon if chosen. He expressed faith Romney could perform in New Hampshire.
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