Johnson plan seeks 0-year high for service forces
Defense Secretary McNamara proposes boosting U S military manpower to 2 980 000 for the year ending June 30, the highest since 1955. Army would rise to 1 186 000, Navy 720 000, Marine Corps 323 000 and Air Force 849 000, reversing declines since 1952.
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Four Warehouses Destroyed In Downtown St Louis Fire
AP dispatch reports St Louis suffered its worst downtown blaze in 88 years destroying four warehouses and damaging the new downtown stadium. Firemen operated four hours with minor injuries to three firefighters. Mayor Cervantes valued damage in the millions. A possible arson start from a vacated warehouse was noted as the area slated for stadium parking.
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Johnson calls for mental health care shift to home community care
President Johnson signs federal aid for community mental health centers and expands training for teachers of handicapped children. He cites mental illness as a major national health issue, noting 10 percent need care and half the hospital beds house mentally ill patients. He argues against large isolated asylums and envisions patients working or living at home part time.
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