Johnson Seen Asking Billions More For Viet
Washington reports indicate President Johnson weighing a new troop surge for Vietnam, with White House briefings suggesting up to 35,000 more U.S. forces. Critics like Senator Fulbright press for congressional consultation, while Gen. Shoup advocates a negotiated peace and a halt to offensive operations pending talks with North Vietnam.
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Thieu orders enlarged South Vietnamese army
President Nguyen Van Thieu announced a major policy push to expand the South Vietnamese army by 126,008 troops and to crack down on corruption while creating new planning and reform agencies. He said allies will increase military and economic aid, and cited a broader mobilization including drafts and recalls as part of meeting the new commitments.
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General's Vietnam forecasts raise questions of accuracy
The Times reports discrepancies between General Westmoreland's 1967 gains outlook and 1968 expectations after Tet. Washington officials note intelligence shifts, with theo retreated urban losses among South Vietnam centers, and predicted refugee figures around 340,000 to 350,000.
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Rap Brown Dismissal In New York
In New York AP report says Rap Brown, jailed in New Orleans, had charges dismissed for shoving a patrolman outside the Cuban Mission to the United Nations. Assistant DA Gershman noted Brown’s Louisian bail and cost concerns. judge Braun granted the dismissal amid Brown’s followers’ approval.
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Chaplin Jr Dies at 42 in Hollywood
Charles Chaplin Jr died at 42 from a massive blood clot after returning home from hospital treatment for pneumonia pleurisy and a broken ankle. His grandmother found him in a bathroom. He was the son of Charlie Chaplin and Lita Grey and briefly pursued film work in the 1950s before the elder Chaplin’s legal threat over a life story project.
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Kennedy campaign moves into the Deep South
Senator Kennedy visits the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa seeking student endorsements and a McCarthy challenge. Kennedy plans a Vanderbilt stop before California delegates, while Johnson allies in Wisconsin and administration figures campaign to back him. McCarthy cites cabinet visits and a broader race dynamic as the primary nears.
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Market Makes Slight Gain
New York AP report shows a modest market uptick with the Dow up 1.50 to 832.35 in the first half hour. Gains outpaced losses with fractional advances for Air Reduction Cerro Corp American Cyanamid Alcoa Hooker Chemical Union Carbide Ford and others. Notable fractional losses included American Motors U S Steel Control Data Avco Corp and General Motors. Occidental Petroleum rose 1/2 point at 35 1/2 on 11 000 shares and American Telephone gained 1/2 point on 6 508 shares.
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Five Day Forecast Near Normal Temperatures This Week
The forecast calls for highs in the mid 30s and lows in the upper 30s Thursday through Monday. Cooler weekend conditions are expected. Early period precipitation may reach 1 percent.
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