General Westmoreland forecasts new phase in Vietnam war
General William C. Westmoreland told a National Press Club audience in Washington that the United States is entering a new phase of the Vietnam War in which a hoped end is coming into view. He did not set a target date for ending the conflict and warned that the enemy’s hopes are bankrupted.
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Washington
William C. Westmoreland
United States
Westmoreland
U.S
Vietnam
National Press Club
January Draft Call Up To 34000 In January
The Pentagon ordered 34000 inductions into the Army in January the highest draft call in four months. The surge follows Army plans to replace older draftees from two years ago during the Vietnam buildup. The January total compares with the 37600 called in November 1966. A Soviet jet liner tested at Dulles for nonstop Moscow New York service drew media attention, with six stewardesses giving a tour of the craft amid a ventilating issue.
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Washington
Pentagon
Army
Wassington
Dulles International
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Dulles
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Labor Party Closes Ranks in Devaluation Clash
In London the Labor Party unified to back Prime Minister Harold Wilson after the Conservatives moved to censure the government. Dissident Labor factions held firm behind the new two dollar twenty-four pound exchange policy, maintaining the government’s hold. The devaluation announcement amplified tensions within both major parties.
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London
Harold Wilson
House of Commons
National Tale
Alabama Town Back To Normal After Gas Release
Nearly 3,000 residents in Newton Alabama returned home as officials said 10 60 gallons of deadly chlorine gas from a railroad derailment had dissipated Fire had broken out in wreckage and officials feared a possible explosion while evacuations were ordered Saturday night Police Chief Charles Brackins reported it was back to normal Monday night with the town stabilizing after the incident
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Fat George Spoils Show at Oklahoma City School
In Oklahoma City a science fair at Tat? Junior High planned a homemade rocket launch featuring a white mouse named George. The moment was canceled when George proved too fat to fit the capsule, ending the anticipated space moment.
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Tax Increase Seen Possible After British Devaluation
AP reports renewed push for income tax rises tied to Johnson plan as Britain’s pound devalued. House Ways and Means Chair Wilbur Mills signals possible $7 billion spending cuts and a surtax package, with White House backing contingent on session length and agreement on deficits.
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Britain
Wilbur D. Mills
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Congress
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Contfort
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White House
George Christian Tuld
Hot Springs
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Foreigners Claim More Gold Than U S Owns Amid Dollar Fears
John Cunniff argues crises may follow the British pound devaluation. He warns that foreigners hold more gold than the United States possesses and that a renewed currency shock could strain the dollar, pressuring the US to curb gold and dollar outflows while managing inflation and wartime costs. He emphasizes trade imbalances and fiscal policy critiques amid Vietnam spending.
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John Cunniff
New York
Britain
United States
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Tragedy Over Ohio: 64 Die in TWA Jetliner Crash
Initial reports say a TWA Convair 386 crashed near Hebron Ohio after a late inbound flight from Los Angeles to Cincinnati. Investigators tally 64 confirmed dead of 82 on board with 13 survivors. several injuries reported as ambulances removed the disabled passengers. Debris litters an orchard site while facts from the crash scene are slowly gathered by federal investigators.
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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Crash Of Jet Airliner Similar To 65 Tragedy
Cincinnati reports compare a recent TWA Convair crash to the 1965 American Airlines Boeing 707 disaster. Both occurred at night near Greater Cincinnati Airport, costing many lives as pilots slid from visibility into terrain. Civil Aeronautics Board blamed pilot error in both cases, noting faulty instrument monitoring and visual reliance.
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Greater
Cincinnati
Robert P. Moyers
Jerry Roades
Ohio
Greater Cincinnati
Ohio River
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Social Security Bill Tied To Welfare By JOE WALL
AP reports Senate considers tying welfare to the Social Security bill with a plan for $250 million yearly hospital medicare payments and a requirement for states to provide welfare for families with unemployed fathers. Amendments seek larger cash benefits and higher payroll taxes while debates persist.
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Joe Wall
Wallington
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Waters
Fremar
Mike Mansfield
Socia
Ste Finance Committee
House
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Jack Miller
Telows
Yolea Vole
Social Security Administration
Six Astronauts Picked For Moon Mission Prep
Six astronauts including two first time flyers were selected for upcoming space rehearsals for the moon mission. The crews include Frank Borman, Jim Lovell and Michael Collins, with others from the Gemini program, as they prepare to test lunar ferry and command service module rendezvous and docking scenarios in 1969 through 1970.
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Lawrence Lee
AP Aerospace
Winter Space Cer
Houston
Tex
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Mandhe
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Michael Collins
Air Force
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Ja. Anders
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McDivitt
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Ainylime
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Dezvo
Maryland Snows Freely In Early Winter Sweep
Maryland observed its first general snowfall of the season with several inches across Allegany and Garrett counties. Central areas saw light dustings on roads and lawns while the eastern shore reported light coverage. Temperatures in the 20s produced frost in Westminster Oakland and Hancock with regions like Salisbury and Bel Air recording low 20s. The Weather Bureau forecast rain later today.
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Mlegany
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Westminster
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Nestminster
Oakland
Haserstown
Salisbury
Euston
Pikesville
Frederick
Cumberland
Bel Ale
Manslaughter Guilty Verdict Recalled In Former Hancocksmen
A former Hancocksmen was found guilty of manslaughter in a case spotlighted in the paper. The section hints at related items including a house updating program, a sail completion status, Navy deserters, and amusements and sports coverage across pages.
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