McNamara trims budget dooms faster interceptor plans
Pentagon budget cuts end hopes for a new high speed interceptor. YF12A style jets previously touted by Johnson face production doubts. McNamara says costs near 1 billion to field and operate, while defense needs and Viet Nam pressures loom. Existing SAC bases refocus as Nike Hercules missiles are retired.
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McNamara
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Congress
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Aetonn
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Air Force
Air National Guard
Bises
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SAC
Nike
Humphrey Speaks Demo Leaders At Labor Convention
In San Francisco the AFL-CIO gathered 13 million union members at the Civic Auditorium to map labor’s plans for the Johnson years. Internal fights over leadership loom with eight council seats to be filled amid a 10th anniversary convention. Vice President Humphrey and Sarge Shriver addressed the event while President Johnson participated by phone due to illness.
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Iro
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Tontse Meaty
Fowerlil AP
Robert J. Humphrey
Devi
Sarge Shriver
Dalinsan
Texas
Hohosan
Paratrooper Sentenced for Fatal Teen Shooting in Dominican Republic
A paratrooper from FT RAAGG NG received a 20 year hard labor sentence after a court martial found him responsible for the death of a teenage girl in the Dominican Republic. The testimony included claims he ordered the assault at a vantage point near Santo Domingo.
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Previedenen
Vintanest Weilnesauy
Barhoas
Avion
Duo Frencisen
Hogpill
Inconclusive Handwriting Ties To Mary Shotwell Little Case
ATLANTA AP reports inconclusive handwriting samples in the Mary Shotwell Little disappearance. Investigators note a credit card in her name used at a Charlotte shopping center and a North Carolina gas purchase, with federal questions under review as agents pursue leads.
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Atlanta, Ga
Mary Shotwell Little
North Carolina
PBL
Little
Lille Whangledle
Suouta
Charulie
Lille
Menis
Charlotte
Bondot
Mes
Uae
Oni
Woons
Hank Eyiplaye
Afier Dinnen
Celnins
Dome Avil
Vernaers stout WOK at pees BA fongs of what is going on
Fragmentary notes describe an interview with a representative about bids and the state. The piece mentions a county scan and lists names and roles while hinting at a local education or health matter. Details are unclear but indicate a municipal or regional decision process.
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Vernaers Stout
Costonda
Ayre
Reds Mount Propaganda Offensive Against U S
Washington reports that the Soviet Union is launching a propaganda drive accusing the United States of militarism and pressing to defend communism. Kosygin and a Soviet finance official cited rising military budgets to justify their stance as East West tensions grow.
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Russia
United States
Wahitite
Alexi Kosygin
New York Times
Ressit
Moscow Press
Radia
Jobogon
East Asia
Crete
Vonreda
Geriin
Elf Eiats
Rhodesia
Thny
U.S
North
Vig Nan
United 8 Aald Kasyale
Reluctant Witness Hopes for Testimony in Clergyman Killing Trial
In Selma Alabama a key witness says he hopes not to testify as four men face federal charges in the fatal beating of Reverend James J. Reed after a civil rights march. Prosecutors press for testimony while a defense effort questions witness competency and self incrimination risks.
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Selma
Y Bastin
Bart
Swenié
Wabeet Aldark
James J. Red
Aly
Rhichard McLeod
Ent
Hut Toal
Kells
Ted
Ben
Federe
Silicite Atltagh
Kelly
Brovelit Degen Wire Essenges Avaine
Hiner 1
Cook
Pan Age al 0 Agvelly Company
Iwothars NamooXeal Hevele
Miedivai
Wile Wun
Stanley Hogate
Joseph Pilcber
Wiltess
Wye
Er Maw
Reed
al- Hoenay
Tien Pieter
Ies Dimond
Stripling
Caldwell Gebarideleben
House plan for reapportionment of seats in state Senate
A tentative plan proposed by a special committee would redraw senatorial districts to achieve more equal populations. It targets the state Senate and House seats, aiming for roughly 8,000 to 9,000 residents per district, with regional balance and community representation as guiding principles.
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Bob Reali
Battles Rage In Viet Nam Report From Front Lines
The Viet Nam war scene intensifies with Marine and U S air support hammering Viet Cong positions. Casualties and captures emerge near Da Nang and Tom Ky as a heavy clash north of the front lines draws in South Vietnamese forces and Allied units.
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Viet Nam
Tom
South
Viet Nao
Tom Ky
Twa U8
Spahesahan
Chielai
Sulvon
Saigon
Governimmit Eat
Tvong
Woods Fire Blamed On Train Spark
Fire in the Pinehurst area near Norch Cauvalins Three Tires spread from a train spark into a woods blaze. Firefighters saved a nearby home and stables as flames threatened several dwellings. Police and fire units fought the blaze with mutual aid from surrounding departments. No injuries reported. The blaze began near the Pinehurst area with at least one structure moved to safety and a wind shift aiding containment.
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Sank Hills
Norch
Pudebieat
Dante ‘Kravis G. Winker
Mate Couns
Jauliy
Noelalk
Vine
Pinehurst
Niles
Gemini 7 Crew Readies for Historic US Space Rendezvous
NASA reports a milestone approach as Gemini 6 and Gemini 7 crews prepare for the first US space rendezvous. Frank Borman and Jim Lovell aim for orbital proximity while Cape Kennedy and Houston coordinate launch and mission control details.
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Gemini 7
Hound
Lovell
Lee
Conter Tagene Kranz
Thei
Werinesdas
Beeray
Presen
Divertor Christopher Ot
Kiwi de Gail
Gomi Istronnu
Walter M.sehivra
Thomas i Stafford
Chese
Gomi Tan
United States
Vondley Vous
Gemi- Wit Sil Pena
Earth
Borman
Bisci
Lientors
Elise
Owen Coons
Listergeon
Fin Lovell
Davion
Aspie
Tonetan Gaming
Osuyy U8
Marilyn Lach
Susan Borin
Gemini 7 Orbits On Schedule
The Associated Press reports Gemini 7 remains on schedule for its planned orbiting mission. Officials note robust systems, with the crew in good health and mission control optimistic about countdown leading to a Sunday launch window.
Cleaning Up Spacecraft Is Problem For Gemini 7 Crew
Gemini 7 astronauts Frank Borman and James Lovell face a housekeeping challenge aboard the cramped craft. Loose items threaten safety, with no disposal system, making organization and storage critical during their two week mission.
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Houston
Tex
Fiat Borman
James A. Lovelley
Hanns
Borman
Air Force
Movell
Navy
Astromis
Asi
Avery
Astronaus
Luis
Hate
Phi
Glee Gitaugh
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