Move to North Vietnam Reported in Planning
Rep. Melvin Laird said the Johnson administration plans to move north against North Vietnam in the Southeast Asia war. He stated the defense appropriations committee supports preparations so forces can act if needed and that the administration intends to be ready for North Vietnam moves.
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Johnson to receive Middle East leaders
Johnson heads from his Texas ranch to Washington after a Sunday church stop as two Middle East leaders prepare to visit. He will host Israeli Prime Minister Levi Eshkol and later meet the Shah of Iran, with a Coast Guard academy address and a White House lunch on the agenda.
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Congress Picks Shastri as Nehru Successor
Lal Bahadur Shastri, 59, a scholarly politician, was chosen by Congress leaders to succeed Jawaharlal Nehru. Desai stepped aside, signaling Shastri’s likely approval by Parliament. Shastri, short and cautious, has steered party unity and served as Nehru’s deputy after his stroke.
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