Johnson presses military effort to end Vietnam war
AP analysis outlines President Johnsons push to escalate military action in Vietnam while pursuing civilian stabilization in the South. It notes possible theater commands for Westmoreland, changes in Saigon leadership, and continued bombing of North Vietnam as a central strategy. Officials say peace talks remain uncertain despite renewed probes.
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White House
Hanoi
South Vietnam
Johnson
Heny Cabot Lodge
Saigon
Ellsworth Bunker
Lodge
William C. Westmoreland
U.S
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Nashville
America
Indianti
United States
Study Unit Backs Crime Bill Package
Albany AP report details a 10 bill crime package by the Joint Legislative Committee on Crime. Measures include wire tapping oversight with court validation, a Bureau of Obscene Literature, tougher narcotics sentencing, and police arrest advisement to protect rights and prevent reversals. Senator John H Hughes chairs the effort.
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Albany
N. Y
Senate Assembly Study Committee
Joint Legislative Committee
John H. Hughes
Syracuse
Bill Would Exempt Some Newspapers From Antitrust
Washington (AR) bill to exempt certain daily newspapers from antitrust action was introduced by Senator Carl Hayden and cosponsored by 14 others. It would apply the 1930 failing company doctrine to papers jointly handling printing distribution advertising and circulation and could shield papers in 13 other cities if enacted. Justice Department says it may sue other papers if Tucson papers are successfully separated.
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Washington
Yavey
Ser
Carl Hayden
D-Ariz
Supreme Court
Hayden
Justice Department
Tucson
Ariz
Albany Man Named Ride To Governor Albany Man Named Ride To Governor
Michael Whiteman of Albany was appointed as first assistant counsel to Governor Rockefeller yesterday. A Harvard Law School graduate, he has served on the governor's staff since 1963 and becomes one of several assistant counsels. The post pays 320 500 annually.
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Michael Whiteman
Albany
Rockefeller
Whiteman
Harvard ” Law School
Annnally
Witness Russo testifies in JFK probe hearing
Russo, a Baton Rouge insurance salesman, testified for a third day in a hearing on Shaw's possible trial. He described hypnosis sessions, involvement of Oswald, Shaw, and Ferrie in plotting Kennedy's death, and his own reluctance to engage with the FBI and Warren Commission. He recalled seeing Oswald in Ferrie’s apartment and later noting Oswald’s face change after a beard and hair tweaks.
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Jim Garrison
John F. Kennedy
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Esmond Fatter
Sun
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Lee Harvey Oswald
Leon Oswald
New Orleans
Dymond
Houston
FCC Reopens Merger Review for ABC and ITT
The Federal Communications Commission reopened the $2 billion ABC and ITT merger case for further consideration after the Justice Department urged a fuller review. The vote was 4 to 3 with three abstentions. March 27 was set for a hearing to weigh the proposed consolidation in broadcasting.
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American Broadcasting Companies, « Inc
International “Telephone & Telegraph
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Onice
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Robert E. Lee
Lee Loevinger
James Wadsworth
FCC
The
New Benefits Set For State Workers
Governor Rockefeller announced a 1967 program of benefits for New York state workers including overtime pay and geographic and shift differentials. He said about 80 percent of state workers, roughly 100 000, would benefit, with retroactive over time credits and salary differentials based on job location. The plan, backed by CSEA leaders, seeks legislature approval and review rights for geographic pay comparisons.
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New York
UPS
Rockefeller
Civil Service Employes ‘Association
CSEA
Woo
Delay In Congress On Tax Hike
In Washington the Senate House Economic Committee urged deferring judgment on President Johnsons proposed general income tax increase. The majority warned the midyear forecast may deteriorate making a tax rise unwarranted, urging Congress to stay flexible. The minority faulted the administration for economic bungling and said there is no case for a 6 percent surcharge without reduced domestic spending.
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Washington
Congress
Johnson
Senate House Economic Committee
Democratic Congress
Republican
Orville L. Freeman
Freeman
Man Dies In Fire In Syracuse Apartment
Syracuse UP I report Robert Brunst aged 82 died fatally after a fire in his satan hove apartment early yesterday.
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Syracuse
UPI
Robert Brunst
Satan Hove
Mechanicville Youth Dies In Accident
Mechanicville youths were injured in a two car crash around 7 20 p m on a road. Mary Frances Bolton 17 of 132 South Third Street Mechanicville sustained a left hand injury and was driving one vehicle. Other injured were Catherine Ruggiero 16 Regina Derico 16 Catherine Lescanbeau 17 Susan Higgins 16 and David Sheehan 15 all treated at the hospital and released. State Police said Bolton drove one car and Palmer of 373 South Main Street Mechanicville drove the other. Trooper M E O’Brien investigated the accident.
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Mary Frances Bolton
South Third St
Mechanicville
Catherine Ruggiero
North Central Ave
Regina Derico
Burke St
Catherine Lescanbeau
East Saratoga St
Susan Higgins
North Third St
David Sheehan
Miss Bolton
Mark Palmer
South Main St
M. E. O'Brien
Farm price squeeze pits farmers against policy shifts
An AP analysis notes milk demand falls and rising costs pressuring dairy producers as farm prices dip about 7 percent from last summer. Cattle, wheat, poultry makers face price declines and imports. debates over price supports, subsidies, and a wage standard for farm workers intensify political friction amid shifting government programs.
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Great Plains
Farmers" ‘Union
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