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March 8, 1968

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Headlines from March 8, 1968

NONATOMIC STATES GET BIG 3 PLEDGE OF AID IN DEFENSE; ' Immediate Action' in U.N. Council Is Promised by U.S., Soviet and Britain NONATOMIC STATES GET BIG 3 PLEDGE

By Thomas J. Hamiltonspecial To the New York Times

US, USSR and GB, as part of nonproliferation treaty, formally commit themselves to take 'immediate action' through UN Security Council against nuclear attack or threatened attack on any country renouncing nuclear weapons; US and USSR release operative Security Council resolution which additionally reasserts 'inherent right' of US, USSR or any UN member, under Charter Article 51, to take mil action against armed attack of any kind pending Security Council action; Foster and Roshchin submit pledges to Geneva conf; Brit repr I F Porter says his Govt supports pledges and will submit similar one later; pledges aim to assure India and other nonaligned states but number of delegates in Geneva express disappointment since Security Council action would be subject to veto; US and USSR hope France will offer pledge; Foster, in news conf, stresses action under Article 51; USSR reptdly agreed to endorse right to use Article 51 only after US abandoned stand that UN Assembly should have same right as Council to authorize protection of nonnuclear countries

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Tax Credit Is Urged For Slum Business; TAX CREDIT URGED FOR SLUM TRADE

By Sydney H. Schanbergspecial To the New York Times

Rockefeller proposes program of state business-tax credits and exemptions from local property taxes, on approval of local governing bodies, for cos that build or expand in slum areas in 6 largest cities to provide jobs for hard-core unemployed; state credit would be granted for up to 10 yrs; bill calls for NYS Commerce Dept Urban Job Incentive Bd to certify cos eligible for credits

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CRITICISM OF WAR WIDENS IN SENATE ON BUILD-UP ISSUE; Fulbright Demands Johnson Consult Congress Before Raising Troop Strength KENNEDY SCORES POLICY Debate Produces Signs of Setting Off Revolt Over Any Further Escalation Criticism of Vietnam War Widens in the Senate

By John W. Finneyspecial To the New York Times

Sen Fulbright touches off extemporaneous Son debate when he argues that Adm has obligation of consulting Cong and obtaining its approval before ordering further mil buildup in S Vietnam; Sen R F Kennedy says it is intolerable to continue 'the way we are'; queries if US is like God of Old Testament; Sen Mansfield cautions that escalation only begets escalation; Sens Lausche and Tower defend Adm; White House has no comment; participation of other Sens noted

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of March 6, 1968, covering March 8, 1968.

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    Album cover for Blooming Hits by Paul Mauriat And His Orchestra

    Blooming Hits

    Paul Mauriat And His Orchestra

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    Album cover for John Wesley Harding by Bob Dylan

    John Wesley Harding

    Bob Dylan

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    7
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    Album cover for Axis: Bold As Love by The Jimi Hendrix Experience

    Axis: Bold As Love

    The Jimi Hendrix Experience

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    5
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    Album cover for Magical Mystery Tour (Soundtrack) by The Beatles

    Magical Mystery Tour (Soundtrack)

    The Beatles

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    Album cover for Aretha: Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin

    Aretha: Lady Soul

    Aretha Franklin

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    3

Notable Births

Michael Bartels

1968Michael Bartels, German race car driver[†]

Michael Bartels is a German professional racing driver. He is a multiple FIA GT champion and former Grand Prix driver who attempted to qualify for four races in 1991 with Lotus.

Shawn Mullins

1968Shawn Mullins, American singer-songwriter[†]

Shawn Mullins is an American singer-songwriter who specializes in folk rock, instrumental rock, adult alternative, and Americana music. His 1998 single "Lullaby" hit number one on the Adult Top 40 and was nominated for a Grammy Award.

Historical Context for March 8, 1968

In 1968, the world population was approximately 3,545,187,251 people[†]