Johnson says Viet Nam war may be nearing end
President Johnson said reports indicate Communists do not expect a military victory in Viet Nam and that the U S looks toward ending the war. He announced intensified bombing has hit large portions of North Viet Nam oil storage and many reserve stocks, and that ordnance production will be cut to save money. He planned further troop increases and discussed policy with McNamara and Admiral Sharp, while noting broad public support in polls and urging calm on racial tensions.
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Assembly votes to raise state lawmakers pay to sixteen thousand
In Albany the Assembly approved a pay raise from 10 000 to 15 000 for state legislators. The body also backed a 280 million dollar supplemental budget with 2000 increases in expense allowances and up to 4500 for leaders. The Senate was expected to concur as adjournment neared.
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Hudson Backs Casey As GOP Chairman
Douglas Hudson announces he will not seek re election as Rensselaer County Republican Party chairman. In a letter to GOP committeemen he endorses County Highway Superintendent Joseph F. Casey to succeed him, stating Casey has the energy and ability to fulfill the responsibilities of the county chairmanship.
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Japanese and U S split over Red China at Kyoto talks
At the fifth annual Japan United States cabinet meeting in Kyoto Secretary of State Dean Rusk labeled Red China hostile and intransigent while Foreign Minister Shiina argued China seeks pragmatism toward Japan. About 2000 demonstrators clashed with police as protests grew against U S bombing in Vietnam.
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Saturn Moon Rocket Test Called Success
CAPE KENNEDY Fla AP A 92 foot Saturn 4B stage carrying high energy hydrogen fuel launched into orbit marking a milestone in the lunar program. The flight demonstrated in orbit engine restart capability and completed a nearly two hour mission despite a camera issue. NASA officials called the test completely successful and a major step forward in the Saturn program.
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Red Nations Sign Pact On Security
In Bucharest the Warsaw Pact nations signed a declaration on strengthening peace and security in Europe. Delegations from the Soviet Union Romania Czechoslovakia East Germany Poland Bulgaria and Hungary approved it with no details given. Romania pushes for veto rights over pact military decisions amid fears of being drawn into war.
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Hoffa Fires Up 2000 Delegates In Miami Beach Rally
Teamsters President James R. Hoffa lambasted enemies as he addressed about 2000 delegates in Miami Beach. He vowed to resist government and press efforts to jail him while pushing for reelection amid pending sentences, claiming strong union gains and solid relations with other unions despite Meany’s AFL CIO critique.
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State Spending Surges Past Four Billion Dollars
New York state spending for the current year tops 4.02 billion as the supplemental budget passes. Gov. Rockefeller’s administration says the measure appropriates 286 million with 36 million additional in 1966-67. Legislature trims about 100 million, including 40 million from drug addiction initiative funding.
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Beatles Get Warm Indian Reception
The Beatles arrive in New Delhi to a large, cheering crowd with police forming a barrier at the airport. Lennon asks when the next plane home as they plan a short stop on their way back from the Far East tour amid prior Manila jeers and a lack of porters.
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Air-Sea Fight Off Viet Nam Reported By AP
AP reports another air-sea clash with Communist torpedo boats off Vietnam. One US plane down, boat hits undetermined. In Mekong delta a 1200 man Viet force engaged enemy troops with 85 Communist deaths reported south of Vinh Long. Ky government forms 80 member advisory council as power transfers to elected regime next year. Enterprise magazine quotes Ho Chi Minh referencing possible terms with the United States by mid 1967, via unverified authority. 中国
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Democratic Governors Back A Pro Vietnam War Support
Democratic governors in Los Angeles agreed to push a public proclamation backing President Johnson’s Vietnam war handling. They named a committee to craft a resolution expected to win bipartisan approval, with a July speech by a candidate still undecided.
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