LBJ pledges steps to halt aggression
WASHINGTON — (UPI) President Johnson is pledged that "there will not be a mindless escalation" of the war in Viet Nam but is standing behind his determination to take all necessary steps to halt Communist aggression.
The Chief Executive outlined his stand in an address in New York Wednesday night, where he received the annual Freedom Award of the Freedom House Foundation.
"Some ask if this is a war for unlimited objectives," the President said. "The answer is plain: It is 'no.'"
"Our purpose in Viet Nam is to prevent the success of aggression," Johnson said. "It is not conquest; it is not empire; it is not foreign bases; it is not domination. It is to prevent the forceful conquest of South Viet Nam by North Viet Nam."
"WE ARE USING that force—and only that force—necessary to stop the aggression... Our numbers have increased—because the aggression of others has increased. The high hopes of the aggressor have been dimmed, and the tide of the battle has turned.
"Our measured use of force
must be continued. But this is prudent firmness under careful control. There is not, and there will not be, a mindless escalation."
Johnson underlined his statement that U.S. forces "have, and will have, what they need to fight the aggressor" by saying that the full military might of the United States was behind Gen. William C. Westmoreland, the U.S. commander in South Viet Nam.
Allies repel Cong assault
SAIGON—(UPI) U.S. and Australian troops drove off a heavy Communist attack 20 miles north of Saigon early today. At least 89 Viet Cong were killed and 11 were wounded and captured.
The Reds, supported by mortars, recolless rifles and machine guns attacked the headquarters of the U.S. 1st Infantry Division's 1st Brigade and two battalions of combat troops—one American and one Australian.
England questions Congplan
MOSCOW — (UFI) — Britain has sounded out Communist North Viet Nam's willingness to compromise on its demand that only the Viet Cong could represent South Viet Nam in any peace negotiations, authoritative sources reported today.
A North Vietnam name envoy Wednesday promised to ask Hanoi to clarify its position, the sources said.
THE SOURCES said this was the key question put to the Communist official by Disarmament Minister Lord Chalfont during a four-hour secret meeting at the North Vietnamese embassy here.
Li Trang, North Vietnamese charge d'affaires, promised to seek clarification of this and other demands raised in a letter from President Ho Chi Minh and sent last month to several heads of state.
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Thursday, February 24, 1963
University Theatre Experimental Series
TWO FOR THE SEESAW
by
William Gibson February 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26
Standing room only, tickets on sale at 7 p.m. Murphy Hall 8:20 p.m.
ANNOUNCING A New Service for You! Ride the Bus FREE from 1 till 3
Because of the popularity of the Hillierest Shopping Center, bus service is now available to and from the following locations:
BUS Leaves
GSP to Hillerect 12:23; 1:23; 2:23
Campus to Hillecrest 12:27; 1:27; 2 27
Ellsworth to Hillecrest 12:35; 1:35; 2:35
From Hillcrest Back to
Ellsworth, Campus, GSP 12:40; 1:40; 2:40
These rides are free to any student riding to Hillcrest. Save this time schedule for your convenience.
Rocket launch postponed at Kennedy for third time
CAPE KENNEDY — (UPI)— The U.S. Space Agency, oligated by fickle weather and a loose rocket cable, today called off the launch of a new weather satellite.
The maiden flight of America's first Apollo spaceship remains set for Friday.
The postponement of the launch of the stora-hunter satellite Essa 2 came after blockhouse instruments gave a faulty indication of latffo for the 90-foot pocket 44 seconds before the planned blastoff. The problem apparently was caused by a loose umbilical cable.
While the trouble was being remedied, heavy fog rolled over the Cape. Launch time for the Titos satellite ran out at 8:32 a.m.
It was the third postponement here in three days. The 224-foot
Saturn-Apollo space machine was twice delayed by bad weather, but the skies cleared early today, brightening chances for the 6:45 am. Apollo launch Friday.
Redistricting plan to House
TOPEKA - (UPI) A House reapportionment plan which would give 47 seats to Kansas' four largest counties was expected to be submitted today in the House.
Under the bill, Sedgwick County will receive 18 representatives, Johnson County 10, Wyandotte 11, Shawnee 8 and Barton, Reno and Douglas counties two each.
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