Officials Ordered Deficient M16s
A civilian advisory committee faults Pentagon officials for ordering production of the M16 despite known deficiencies. The report notes large orders in 1964 65 and cites slow corrective action, with McNamara pushing for quantities in 1966. The committee says testing revealed problems but the system delayed fixes.
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Vietnam
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Civilian Advisory Committee
Miners Rally Across Nation Amid Mine Safety Tug
The Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration faces union pressure as hearings to confirm Day as administrator are postponed. A volatile strike is planned against Brookside Mining Co. in eastern Kentucky, a Duke Power subsidiary, amid UMW efforts to win a union foothold.
Oakdale Circle plans Columbus trip and meeting notes
The Oakdale Friendship Circle met at Mae Losey's home in Glouster. They planned a August 28 trip to Columbus with transport from Mrs. Peggy Gatchel, meeting at 9 a.m. Contests were won by Faye Nott, Rosa Love and Margaret Lowery. Lunch was served to eleven members. The September meeting will be at Zenith Jewell's home with contests by Linda Hooper and Peggy Gatchel.
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Oakdale
Zenith Jewell
Linda Hooper
Peggy Gatchel
Ambassador Slain in Cyprus Crisis Triggers U.N. Response
U S Ambassador Davies was killed as a mob attacked the embassy in Nicosia amid Greek Cypriot frustration over Turkish advances. U N troops in armored cars responded but did not intervene in the crowd, while Turkish forces pushed toward Limasol and Louroujina as Washington weighs its Cyprus policy.
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U.N
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James R. Schlesinger
Ambassador Davies Takes Cyprus Post Before Crisis
U S ambassador Rodger P. Davies who arrived July 10 in Nicosia was killed when a Greek Cypriot mob raided the U S Embassy. Davies a 53 year old veteran diplomat had served five days on the island before the Cyprus crisis began. His background included postings in Syria Lebanon Jordan Libya and Iraq. He was born in Berkeley California attended UC Berkeley and leaves a widow and two children who were evacuated to Beirut.
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Beirut
Ford to visit Chicago amid health update and White House pool plans
Ford undergoes major artery surgery after a stroke last May and invites nine lawmakers on veterans affairs and armed services committees to join a Chicago trip. He plans a White House meeting with Henry Kissinger before departure and notes pool restoration at the Alexandria home, with manufacturers promising a temporary outdoor pool on the South Lawn within four to six months.
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Vance Hartke
D-Ind
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Strom Thurmond
S.C
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Wyo
Leslie C. Arends
Ill
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W.C
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D-Va
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D-Sc
House Veterans Affairs Committee
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D-Tex
John P. Hammerschmidt
R-Ark
Chicago
White House
Henry A. Kissinger
Alexandria, Va
Goodby
Fords
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