U S navy strikes four torpedo bases in Vietnam raid
Secretary McNamara announced U S Navy bombers heavily damaged four North Vietnamese torpedo bases and an oil depot in retaliation for attacks on U S destroyers in the Gulf of Tonkin. About 25 patrol boats were damaged or destroyed.
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Robert & McNamara
U. S
Gulf of Tonkin
U.S
Ticonderoge
Constellation
McNamara
Red BI
Maddox
Afasitox
Turner Joy
Dolinson
Wade Ws
Nnes
Congress Backing Johnson Resolution On Vietnam Action
Congress leaders from both parties foresee strong bipartisan support for a resolution endorsing U S actions in Vietnam. Some Republicans privately call for fuller debate on U S policy before final approval, while House and Senate chiefs move quickly to act after Johnson’s televised address.
Positive Reply To New Attacks On U S Ships
President Johnson announced U S air strikes against North Viet Nam targets in retaliation for PT boat attacks. Secretar y McNamara said substantial reinforcements are moving into Southeast Asia as a precaution, with the aim to limit the conflict while signaling resolve. The White House said the U S actions are a positive reply and that no wider war is intended, while highlighting American resolve to support South Viet Nam.
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United States
Southeast Asia
Johnson
U. S. Navy
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Viet Nam
Red China
Robert 8. McNamara
U. S
Gulf of Tonkin
McNammara
Haytoi
McNamara
Pentagon
Defense
Aso
Western Pacific
U.S
South Viet Nam
China vows retaliation if U S strikes North Vietnam
In Hong Kong the Communist press warns Red China will not sit by as the United States conducts military actions against North Vietnam in the Tonkin Gulf. It portrays North Vietnam as a partner and says China will respond to protect its ally, without detailing possible actions.
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United States
Tonkin Gulf
United ‘States
North Viet Nam
China
Bodies Found Identified As Civil Rights Workers
Two of three bodies recovered from a dam near Philadelphia Mississippi were identified as civil rights workers Andy Goodman and Mickey Schwerner. The FBI announced the identifications from Washington, with a third body later claimed to be James Chaney, though FBI confirmation was pending. The trio had vanished June 21 after leaving Meridan to inspect a burned Negro church and came from Mississippi with volunteers to aid civil rights projects.
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Mickey Schwerner
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Schwerner
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FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Greenwood, Miss
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Sheen
Phladelphia
Chaney
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Neshoba County
Cecil Price
Meridian
Meridian Star
Rooge Eart
Glen Burrage
volMnicars
Dunedinia
Meridiian
Goochan
Gas tonia water plan gains momentum despite criticism
City officials in Ballog discuss a Mashlight incident with four concrete markers found in the grass Tuesday night. The Gas tonia water plan to add Maoride remains on track, with a decision expected before week’s end and details on Page 10.
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Gastonia
Ballog
Barry Coldwater backs Johnson on Vietnam trip
Sen Barry Goldwater flying back to Washington after a Sundance vacation said the American flag must not be shot at anywhere on oath and expressed support for President Johnson's Vietnam actions. Goldwater described his call with Johnson as timely and emphasized broader American backing for the President's plan.
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Viet Nam
Eday
Goldiwatee
Goldwater
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Jai
California
Lima
Johnsin
Suet
Washington
Bre
Wren
Arms Men In Pacific by Elton Fay
The United States military strength in the Pacific includes about 224000 personnel with 69000 Army 30000 Marines 70000 Air Force and 125 ships in the Seventh Fleet plus other ships ready elsewhere. Reinforcements from Clark Okinawa and Japan are being moved to Southeast Asia with F102 jets and F-4 fighters bound for Saigon as the Defense Department shifts assets from the continental U.S. to support the Southeast Asian buildup while detailing the overall Pacific force.
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United States
Pacific
7Th Fleet
Southeast Asia
Teferse
Robert
McNamara
Central
Northwest
Saigol
U.S
South Viet
10Th Fighter Intercuptor
Okinawa
Lo Saigon
Clark Vield
Philippines
Cotiander
Garnette
Page
Decatur
Ala
Japan
Clark Air Force Base
Star Linnet
Daepan
Defense Department
Ith
Red Viet Nam calls U S attack report a fabrication
North Vietnam denounces the U S claim of an attack on U S destroyers in international waters as a fabrication broadcast by Radio Hanoi via the Vietnamese news agency. The Pentagon confirmed two PT boats likely sunk and two damaged in the Tuesday incident near the Maddox and another destroyer.
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Viet Nam
Foryo
U.S
Nort Vietnamese
Hanoi
Democratic Republic of
Matth
Southeast Asia
Nar
Youth Holds Off Police With Gunfire
A 13 year old West Columbia youth, Paul Lorick, barricaded himself in his home and fired on officers during a two hour standoff off Highway 221. He surrendered and was jailed then sent to a state hospital for observation. one officer was injured in the exchange.
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Volumbia
Earl
West Malumbia
Pauk Lorick
Lexington County
Noofé
Ayiel
Neinborhwood
Highway 221
Night of crisis grips the White House during Vietnam tensions
A tense Tuesday night after Tonkin Bay attacks prompted swift action as U S destroyers faced aggression from North Vietnamese vessels. McNamara led discussions in the tank room while Rusk and other officials conferred at the State Department. Crowds gathered outside the White House as the National Security Council and Cabinet met in urgent session, echoing past crisis moments.
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Robert $. McNamara
National Combat Post
Tank
McNamara
Capitol Hill
Feu
Mouse
Athe State Department
Dean Rusk
White House
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Joint Chiefs of Staff
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