Humphrey Proposes Containment Policy Toward China
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey urged a policy of containment without isolation toward Communist China. He argued China pursues aggression in South Vietnam and urged Beijing to understand that aggression fails as policy. He indicated no change in U.S. opposition to UN membership for Red China but supported Vietnamese peace talks with Chinese representatives.
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Washington
Hubert H. Humphrey
U.S
China
South Viet Nam
Humphrey
U.N
Red China
United States
VP Humphrey calls for peace talks on Viet Nam
In an NBC Meet the Press interview Humphrey said the United States is ready to stop bombing North Viet Nam if the Communists halt raids in the South. He noted major powers are involved and urged sitting down to seek a peaceful solution. He appeared amid broader coverage of China policy and UN admission debates with Indira Gandhi and several U.S. senators.
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United States
Viet Nam
Humphrey
NBC
Meet the Press
Red China
Indira Gandhi
India
United Nations
ABC
Pennsylvania
China
Leverett Saltonstall
Massachusetts
Hugh Scott
South Viet Nam
U.S
Chau Hai
Quang Ngai
Purge Begins in Indonesia as Suharto Seizes Control
Travelers from Indonesia report a major anti communist purge with sixteen cabinet members including Subandrio arrested. Army officials say many detainees are Communist or pro Communist while Sukarno defends him and cities show calm and celebration in streets of Jakarta.
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Singapore
Subandrio
Indonesia
Sukarno
Suharto
Army
Jakarta
Astronauts Review Flight Plan for Gemini 8 Mission
The Gemini 8 crew Neil Armstrong and David Scott rehearse flight steps ahead of launch from Cape Kennedy. They plan to orbit for three days, rendezvous with the Agena target satellite, and conduct a space walk lasting about two hours.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
U.S
Neil A. Armstrong
David R. Scott
Scott
Armstrong
French bases in France may end by year end
Paris UPI reports President de Gaulle may pull all 54 U.S. Army and Air Force bases and installations from France by year end. The bases employ about 19 000 French workers and contribute an estimated 150 million dollars annually to the local economy, with many facilities spread from Evreux to La Rochelle and Chateauroux.
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Paris
UPI
Charles de Gaulle
France
West Germany
United States
U.S
NATO
Europe
Language Riots Rage In India
Riots over Punjab state division sparks clashes in Amritsar Jullundur and Ludhiana. Police fire on demonstrators killing a 16 year old and injuring dozens while 230 arrested. In Calcutta mass protests mark deadly anti government violence with large silent processions.
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New Delhi
India
Punjab
Amritsar
Jullundur
Ludhiana
Ram Kishan
Indira Gandhi
India Subcontinent
Calcutta
West Bengal
Reapportionment Plan Set For Court Today
The five member bipartisan commission working for the Court of Appeals wraps up a reapportionment plan with a decision pending by the Court of Appeals next week. The plan may be declared the law, modified, or an additional hearing ordered.
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Edward Flattau
United Press International
Special Judiciary Commission
New York State
Court of Appeals
State Court of Appeals
Commission
Computerized classrooms could reshape US schools in 10 to 15 years
Richard L Bright, new director of educational research, envisions fully computerized classrooms with each pupil at a personal console. He says the machine will handle routine instruction, freeing teachers to lead discussions and develop creativity, though human guidance remains essential for creativity and presentation skills.
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Washington
Tion
Richard Louis Bright
Bright
U.S. Office of Education
Westinghouse Electric Co
Pittsburgh
Research Bureau
Westinghouse
Carnegie Tech
Office of Naval Research
Vietnamese businessman Ta Vinh executed for profiteering in Saigon
Ta Vinh a 34 year old Chinese extraction and manager of the Sui Hing import export firm in Saigon was executed by a 10 man army firing squad just after 5 30 a m in Saigon downtown market place. He was accused of economic sabotage price fixing profiteering hoarding and bribery and his appeal was denied by the Saigon Court of Appeals. A full battalion of airborne troops sealed off the area and spectators were kept two blocks away.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Ta Vinh
National Police
Vinh
Sui Hing Import-Export
Nguyen Cao Ky
Cholon
Da Nang shop strike protests Thi dismissal
Viet General backed protests spread as Da Nang shopkeepers shut stores for five hours in a show of opposition to Lt Gen Nguyen Chanh Thi's removal from command. Demonstrations continued over three days with support from Thi backers in Qui Nhon Hoi An Nha Trang and Hue amid limited war activity and heavy weather hindering air operations.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
da Nang
Nguyen Chanh Thi
1St
Viet Nam
Thi
Qui Nhon
Hoi An
Nha Trang
Hue
North Viet Nam
U.S
25Th Infantry
Bai Me Thuot
101St Airborne Division
Tuy Hoa
U. S. Navy
Dong Hoi
Inflation Seen As Top Issue Ahead Of Election
In a rare accord, Republicans and Democrats in the House forecast inflation could surpass the Vietnam War as the dominant election topic this year. Both sides expect war and spending to be issues, with inflation posing risks to incumbents. Senate GOP leader Dirksen projects GOP gains in November.
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Washington
UPI
House
United Press International
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Ill
Diefenbaker Accused In Canadian Scandal
Ottawa reports Conservative leader John Diefenbaker flew home from a British Columbia fishing trip to answer accusations of inaction in a sex and security case. Justice minister Lucien Cardin says Diefenbaker failed to hand over the Gerda Munsinger case to government advisers. Sevigny calls the social link harmless. a judicial inquiry is proposed to determine security risk.
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Ottawa
Conservative Party
John B. Diefenbaker
British Columbia
Canada
Diefenbaker
Lucien Cardin
Liberal Party
Gerda Munsinger
Pierre Sevigny
Cardin
Munsinger
Sevigny
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