Saigon Pre-Dawn Shelling as U.S. Gas Tactic Used
In Saigon heavy shelling hit targets near Tan Son Nhut and the docks as fighting raged on the city’s southern edge. U.S. helicopters conducted tear gas raids on Viet Cong strongholds, drawing criticism after a prior accidental rocket strike that killed six South Vietnamese officers allied with Vice President Ky. Around 1,000 refugees sheltered in St. Xavier’s Church as crossfire trapped civilians and an orphanage beside the church. North of the city, Marines reported heavy U.S. offensives near Khe Sanh against a North Vietnamese infantry division threatening the base.
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Congress Eyes LBJ Budget Review Before Tax Bill Vote
Washington preface notes Congress may withhold higher taxes unless President Johnson agrees with congressional leaders on where to cut six billion dollars in spending. Rep. Curtis says the tax bill hinges on such agreement, as House votes on the plan set for June 12. A treasury package would raise taxes and shrink the 1969 budget from 186.1 to 180.1 billion, with exceptions for Vietnam, debt interest, veterans and Social Security funds. Retroactive surtaxes would apply from 1968 dates, affecting individuals and corporations within weeks after Johnson signs.
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U.S. Bypasses Local Officials for Food Relief in 42 Counties
The Agriculture Department moved to set up federal food relief in 42 counties across 10 states, bypassing local officials. The action follows a warning to holdouts and affects Texas Virginia Florida Georgia Iowa Kentucky Louisiana Nebraska South Dakota and Tennessee, raising possible food stamp funds to about 270 million dollars.
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Holiday toll 867 deaths over Memorial Day weekend
United Press International reports a four day Memorial Day holiday record with 615 traffic deaths, 150 drownings, five plane crash deaths, and 87 in other accidents, totaling 867 deaths. California led with 63 fatalities, followed by Pennsylvania 35 and New York 34.
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New North Vietnamese envoy arrives as talks stall
Le Duc Tho arrived in Paris stating Hanoi could move toward problems of interest once the United States halts bombardment of the north. He called for restraint and met with Kosygin in Moscow before the talks resume. U.S. sources said his statements reiterate the communist stance, offering special advice to Xuan Thuy while negotiations stall despite resumed talks.
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