Johnson approves bomber plan to replace B52 fleet
President Johnson endorses Pentagon plans for a bomber version of the F111, naming the FB111 as an interim aircraft for the 1970s. Congress to be asked for 1.75 billion dollars to build 210 supersonic planes to replace 425 B42 and B58 bombers by 1971. The FB111 would carry hydrogen bombs and fly roughly as far as the B52 while delivering 50 750-pound bombs.
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Johnson shifts to curb great society to fund Vietnam
President Johnson seeks to reassure Congress and voters that wartime needs will curb civilian programs. Officials indicate spending will be cut below current levels or unspecifiable as the Vietnam cost drives the budget. The administration signals strong US resolve to pursue Vietnam aims.
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Rendezvous Hopeful As Gemini 6 Prepares to Meet Gemini 7
Gemini 7 crew Borman and Lovell report end over end tumbling corrected and a 20 degree cold cabin as they approach the planned 185 mile high rendezvous with Gemini 6 at Cape Kennedy. Weather for liftoff tomorrow shows partly cloudy skies.
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Acquittals in Slaying of Reed Spark Selma Tensions
In Selma three white men were acquitted of first degree murder in the civil rights killing of Reverend James Reed, prompting leaders like Dr. King to warn of renewed demonstrations. Prosecutors charged Elmer Cook and the Hoggles, with R B Kelley facing separate federal conspiracy counts linked to the Reeb case.
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Joy Returns To Mudville After Rainy Spree
Tucson begins to dry as four day Pacific coast storm ends. Rain totals ranged from .81 to 2.55 inches across city areas with several chiokeholes and street barriers reported. Cotton harvests damaged by rain. Christmas tree cutting canceled due to washed roads. temperatures around 40s to 60s with humidity high.
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Patagonia
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Somerset Maugham Coma At Riviera Villa
British author W. Somerset Maugham, age ninety one, fell into a coma at his Cama Riviera villa, secretary Alan Searle said. He was transported to the British American Hospital in Nice as doctors described him as dangerously ill after a fall.
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Searle
Nice
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Maugham
Citizen Charlie Offers 175 Dollars for Crossword Solve
Citizen Charlie announces a $175 prize for solving his crossword puzzle to be published in Monday's Tucson Daily Citizen. Clues including the correct ones will appear on Tuesday, with the solution to this week's puzzle on page 26.
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City Tax Collections Rise After Strikes
City tax collections in October rose 12.2 percent from the year earlier, signaling potential recovery from an economic slump. Finance director John M. Urie cautioned that gains may reflect deferred purchases during strikes, with November figures only slightly above estimates and sales tax revenue still lagging earlier projections.
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John M. Urie
Tucson
Urie
Messiah comes to Tucson by University choir
The 192-voice University of Arizona symphonic choir directed by John Bloom will perform Handel's Messiah at the VA auditorium tomorrow at p.m. The shortened form carries the splendor of the oratorio and admission is free. For more local events see What To See and Do Next Week on page 29 of Citizen Magazine.
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University of Arizona Symphonic Choir
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Marines Break Viet Cong Stronghold 20 Miles South of Da Nang
U S Marines advancing through flooded paddies stormed barbed wire positions and heavy fire to seize a Viet Cong stronghold 20 miles south of Da Nang. Iwo Jima Marines joined the assault with helicopter drops and air support as Mekong Delta fighting continued nearby.
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Iwo Jima
Mekong Delta
Woes In Buddhist Colony Stir Vietnam War Era
In Da Nang area a senior Buddhist priest threatens self harm after reports a U S Marine beheaded a Buddha statue. A high level Marine inquiry is underway while Ambassador Lodge receives the Buddhist report and expresses concern.
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UPI
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Inside Today's Citizen features and notices
A compact page summary notes sections on church news, comics, puzzles, obituaries, editorials, public records, and sports. It highlights movie times and TV radio listings alongside community notices and personal milestones.
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