Johnson says Viet Cong takeover impossible as U.S. troops stay
President Johnson told reporters after a Meet the Press with Gen. William Westmoreland that a Communist takeover in South Vietnam is now deemed impossible while American forces remain in the field. Westmoreland expects more troops this year but gave no exact increase, noting 40,000–50,000 North Vietnamese regulars have moved south this year.
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Johnson
Viet Nam
William
United States
Westmoreland
William C. Westmoreland
U.S. Army
President Johnson
Texas Ranch
South Viet Nam
Wanted Magic Wand For LBJ
President Johnson faces a tangled mix of Vietnam policy labor unrest inflation and rising costs with calls for more funding and possible tax increases. He says there is no magic wand and backs peace talks while escalating air strikes amid mixed signals of progress.
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Johnson
Devens unit joins Viet combat in fresh buildup
The 196th Light Infantry Brigade from Ft Devens Mass joins 3 800 fresh troops sent to jungle posts near the Cambodian border as US forces push to cut Viet Cong infiltration. American losses rise with 14th and 15th planes lost in a week over North Vietnam amid raids on Hanoi Haiphong complex.
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South Viet Nam
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North
Viet Nam
Hanoi
Haiphong
Panhandle
North Viet Nam
Airlines Strike Mediation Resumed After Bitter Row
Federal officials resumed mediation in the airline labor dispute as efforts continued to win a voluntary settlement before Congress considers a bill to end the 37 day stoppage. Assistant Secretary James J. Reynolds said negotiators remain firm yet respectful at the bargaining table.
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Washington
House
Asst
Secretary of Labor
James J. Reynolds
Chicago Police Clash With Whites Across Three Neighborhoods
Chicago police clashed with white demonstrators in Marquette Park, Bogan and Gage Park as protests spread through all white neighborhoods against housing discrimination. Bricks, rocks and bottles were thrown. police fired into the air and chased crowds. The violence included a drive-in incident and damage to real estate offices as officers mounted heavy responses.
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Marquette Park
Bogan
Gage Park
Indonesia Seeks Reentry To United Nations
Indonesia, after withdrawing in 1965 over Sabah and Sarawak's Malaysia vote, moves to rejoin the UN. Parliament urged the government to seek full reinstatement before the General Assembly opening on September 21. Sukarno, a figurehead in Indonesia, opposes recognizing Malaysia until new elections in Sabah and Sarawak are held.
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Accidents Kill Three and Boy Drowns in Lake Champlain
Weekend fatalities in the Troy area include three auto crash victims and a 10 year old Broadalbin boy who died while swimming in Lake Champlain near Port Kent. Names identified are Ricky J. Barber 10 Broadalbin Sherrie Annafresne 18 months Bennington Myra Lawyer 62 Schaghticoke Merton Harper 64 Lake George. Mrs Lawyer and others were hospitalized in Schenectady with serious injuries.
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Viet Air War May Cost 1.2 Billion in Aircraft Losses
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara told senators the Viet Nam air war is projected to cost about 1.2 billion dollars from the loss of approximately 580 attack aircraft this year. He said replacement planes are provided in the defense bill and noted losses for fiscal 1966 were lower than earlier estimates.
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Queen Elizabeth's Visit Funding Sparks Britain Budget Row
London AP reports controversy over about 70 000 spending to celebrate a royal visit and open Severn Bridge. Transport Ministry covers most costs including dais lunch and barriers while Gloucester County Council protests its 21 000 share as councilors debate cutting expenses amid tight finances.
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Percy Walker
U S Moon Orbit Achieved First Time By American Craft
Pasadena reports the Lunar Orbiter entered an egg shaped orbit around the moon in a historic US maneuver. Initial measurements show 119 miles by 1 160 miles with a planned 124 by 1 150 miles. It marks Americas first successful lunar orbit of this type after seven prior failures.
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Soviet Union
Javits Proposes Economic Opportunity Corporation
Sen. Jacob K. Javits urged creation of an economic opportunity corporation to mobilize private enterprise in the war on poverty. He spoke at the Hadassah national convention in Boston, saying urgency from violence drives new solutions beyond traditional federal and local approaches.
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UPI
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Jayits
Brazzaville marks national day amid tribal clashes
Brazzaville prepares for national day as tribal conflict rages in the Congo Republic. Rebels accuse ex president Youlou of dictatorship and ministers of robbery. Cuban advisers assist security while Premier Ambroise Noumaza remains in control. President Massemba-Debat is abroad in Madagascar.
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