Gold price move signals limits on global gold market
Amid a weekend pact among US and several Western central banks, the push to dump dollars for gold is checked. The United States will not raise the official gold price, while gold trading is curtailed to central banks. The plan aims to reduce deficits and demonetize gold gradually, preserving the dollar’s role in the postwar system. For individuals, taxes and tighter fiscal policy loom, not a dollar-to-gold rush at home.
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Johnson urges national austerity to win war and peace
President Johnson in Minnesota appeals for all Americans to unite behind government for a national austerity program until Vietnam peace is achieved. He warns against surrender and vows to curb nonessential travel and reduce spending to strengthen the economy. Pickets outside the hotel scorn his war stance as budgets and tax plans unfold.
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Marines Repel North Vietnamese Offensive at Khe Sanh
In a renewed effort near Khe Sanh 6 000 Marines faced about 16 000 North Vietnamese. After a day of heavy fighting Marine artillery napalm and air power repelled the assault and the attackers retreated to trenches within 100 yards of the base. Two American jets were reported shot down during raids over North Vietnam.
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London Markets Rally After Washington Crisis Talks
The dollar clawed back in European trading as weekend crisis talks in Washington spurred a strong comeback. Gold speculators suffered losses in Paris and Zurich while London prices closed as central bankers race to set up a two price system.
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RFK opens campaign with critique of Vietnam policy
RFK launched his campaign at Kansas State University denouncing the Vietnam war strategy as failing and urging students to face harsh facts behind official rhetoric. He warned that U.S. policy risks growing harm from within and said the Saigon government may be no better ally than before, with rural control eroding.
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Mild spell to bring fair skies and warmth in Central New York
Central New York forecasts call for fair skies tonight with a low in the 30s and warmer mid 50s highs tomorrow. Rain chances near zero tonight, about 30 percent tomorrow, with southerly winds. A heavy fog yesterday caused airport delays in Syracuse and Northern New York. The five day outlook shows above normal temps with highs upper 40s to mid 50s and lows 30s to mid 40s, turning cooler toward the weekend. rain expected Wednesday and Thursday.
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Senator Dirksen Responds to Critics in Congress
Senator Everett Dirksen fires back at critics in Congress as today’s features highlight his stance. The editorial page signals a sharp defense and argues for his legislative approach amid opposition.
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Onondaga County Residents Drawn In State Lottery
Twelve county residents were drawn for the February State Lottery with four top prizes of $100,000 each and 1,181 lesser prizes down to $150. Names include James A. Brown T. J. Waidele Richard Tarelli and others. media drew first tickets in Albany. A second drawing is set for Tuesday to determine tier designations and final results announced Wednesday in New York City.
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Chuckle: Home Call Punchline In A Light Humorous Note
A man answers a salesman asking if his wife is home. He says she must be because the phone is still warm, delivering a light tongue in cheek laugh.
New York Stock Market Rises After Weekend Measures
The Dow Jones average climbed about 9.94 points to 347.49 by 11:30 a.m. after earlier gains near 13.35 points as advances outpaced declines by roughly eight to one amid weekend efforts to ease the monetary crisis.
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Markets Shaken as Currency and Gold Markets React to Closure
The dollar and pound rose after a two week market closure as private speculators faced limits. In Paris and Zurich gold prices swung, with banks and officials attempting to steady the crisis amid suspensions in Canada and New Zealand and broader European moves.
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