McNamara outlines more troops for Vietnam
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara, back from Vietnam, said more American troops will be sent but no Reservist call up is planned. He hedged on timing and said decisions depend on ally consultations and evolving needs, with 450,000 to 460,000 in Vietnam now and 20,000 to 30,000 more likely within 90 days to reach the authorized ceiling.
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Shombe
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Belgium
Pierre Harmel
Brussels
Joseph Mobutu
Sabena
Europe
Harmel
International Committee of the Red Cross
Kisangani
Stanleyville
Troop Use Listed For Vietnam War Rises
Washington reports U.S. support troops outnumber combat forces nearly two to one in Vietnam. About 183000 of 531000 American personnel serve in combat type units, with McNamara seeking to increase combat power and reduce the support to combat ratio.
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Gulf of Tonkin
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Patman accuses Rockefeller of tax dodging via lottery
Rep. Wright Patman charges Gov. Nelson Rockefeller uses a state lottery to dodge taxes on foundations and the wealthy, and to fund patronage jobs. He attacks Rockefellers and Arkansas Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller, saying the brothers favor gamblers and seek to protect tax-exempt holdings.
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Patman
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New York
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Congress
Winthrop Rockefeller
Arkansas
Violent Protests Hit Hong Kong as Communists Rampage
Hong Kong sees the most violent violence in years as Chinese rioters burn buses and cars, attack police, and threaten water supplies. The colonial secretary warned of a new phase of terrorism amid fears Red China may seek greater control of the colony.
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Red China
D. R. Holmes
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Legislative Council
Peking
Kowloon
Air Force hits MIG base near Hanoi with dummy planes
In Saigon AP report pilots said U S Air Force jets attacked a MIG air base near Hanoi yesterday for the 11th time this year. The field contained only dummy models in parking revetments used as decoys. The spokesman said dummy planes had been spotted before in North Vietnam but this was the first official announcement.
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U.S. Air Force
Hanoi
Air Force
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Gio Linh
Johnson Plans Spending Cuts as Tax Debate Grows
Washington AP reports new domestic spending cuts being prepared to blunt opposition to Johnson’s proposed income tax increase. White House denies secret orders for a 150 percent cut and says officials are urged to economize. GOP critics press for cuts before tax hikes amid ongoing Vietnam war reports.
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House
Gerald R. Ford
Michigan
Committee Action Next Week On Amendment
State lawmakers prepare to debate repealing the Blaine Amendment and adding the Federal First Amendment to the new State Constitution. The proposal pairs repeal with allowing taxpayer suits against the state and permits use of state funds for church schools only under specifics. Strong factional debates arise among church groups educators and ethnic representatives as the panel weighs the First Amendment inclusion.
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Troopers Keep Peace as Shipyard Strike Turns Tense
Newport News Virginia crowd of 500 milled outside Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co as 3,000 workers rioted earlier. Gov Mills Godwin held a closed meeting with PSA representatives while state troopers patrolled the yard to prevent further clashes.
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Fighting Erupts Again In Troubled Middle East
Reports say six Swedes six Finns and five Danes have been chosen for a new U N truce force. Egyptian communique reports clashes south of Ismailia with tanks and armored cars destroyed. Israeli and Egyptian forces exchange fire for five hours with casualties. Soviet East bloc leaders meet in Budapest to discuss aid to Egypt and allies. Boumedienne and Syrian leaders vow to continue the battle until victory.
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Near East
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Syria
Houari Boumedienne
Algeria
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Nelson) Rockefeller
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