Tightening The Draft Forces Move On Student Deferments
National draft director Lieut. Gen. Hershey tightens regional meetings with state directors to shape manpower for the Vietnam War. Officials expect needs near Korean-era levels, with 80,000 a month previously cited. State directors warn of dwindling 19 year olds and possible calls for lower standards or re-testing.
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Lewis B. Hershey
Hershey
Johnson
Tennessee
Arnold Malone
Transit strike in New York sparks national debate on union power
The 34,800 transit workers threaten 8 million New Yorkers with paralysis while demanding a 30 percent raise over two years, surpassing President Johnson’s wage guidelines. Michael Quill, jailed for contempt, cites resolve as union leaders warn the strike harms labor movement and may fuel right to work laws nationwide.
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Johnson
New York
Michael Quill
Quill
Congress
John V. Linday
Lindsay
Johnson Plan Proposes Expanded Government Powers Over Strikes
The Johnson administration faces criticism over wage and price pressures and proposes new authority to intervene in strikes. The plan would adjust Taft-Hartley provisions, permit arbritration or government seizure of plants, and shorten bargaining deadlocks to curb public disruption.
Republicans Seek Peace While Waiting For Johnson Move
Republican leaders push for a peace quest in Vietnam aligning with Johnson’s talks. Dirksen avoids renewed air and sea escalation, endorses intensified military action only if necessary. Ford stresses the President decides bombing pause length, noting Communist buildup risks.
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Walter R. Mears
Washington
North Viet Nam
Johnson
Everett M. Dirksen
Dirksen
Viet Nam
House Gop
Gerald R. Ford
Ford
Johnson pause signals possible de escalation in Vietnam
Inside report says the North Viet Nam pause serves to signal Hanoi that reciprocal de escalation is possible and in both sides interest. It notes U S troop increases and North Vietnamese reinforcements, with a ratio of one guerrilla to two or three U.S. soldiers, risking a longer war unless restraint returns.
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Viet Nam
Johnson
Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh
South
U. S
U.S
North
Laos
South Viet Nam
Pentagon
North Viet Nam
De-Escalation Debate Shapes Vietnam Policy
U.S. policy makers backed by President Johnson push for unilateral de escalation to prompt reciprocal moves from Hanoi. Ho Chi Minh continues heavy infiltration and rejects U S de escalation while intelligence shows bombing has cut power and disrupted the war economy. If de escalation fails, bombing will resume with greater force as the war stance hardens.
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Johnson
Viet Nam
Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh
U. S
Haiphong
Joint Chiefs of Staff
John P. McConnell
Record setting 111 billion predicted in federal revenue
President Johnson’s State of the Union projects 1967 revenue at 111 billion with spending of 112.8 billion and a 1.8 billion deficit, a forecast critics doubt while economists deem the figure achievable if the boom lasts. Analysts note prior underestimates but concede growth could cover the gap with tax changes and continued expansion.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Treasury
U. S
Capitol
Senate House Economic Committee
Budget Bureau
This Day in History January 20 Through 1966
Highlights include 1801 John Marshall named chief justice by John Adams securing the Court as final arbiter of constitutional meaning. 1934 Robert Morris born. 1929 first outdoor talking picture In Old Arizona released. 1937 F D Roosevelt inaugurated for second term. 1942 Russians retake Mozhaisk. 1946 de Gaulle resigns France presidency. Five years ago Kennedy inaugurated. one year ago Johnson begins first full term.
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John Davis
John Marshall
United States
Marshall
Supreme Court
Robert Morris
Arizona
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Mozhaisk
Moscow
Charles de Gaulle
France
de Gaulle
John PF. Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Polly Bergen rises from has-been to top showwoman
HAL BOYLE reports Polly Bergen, once a child prodigy and self described has been at eight, is now a leading multi disciplined performer. She runs dress shops, a music publishing firm, oil and real estate investments, carpet design, and civic projects while promoting a men’s cosmetic product.
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New York
Polly Bergen
Polly
Tennessee
Las Vegas
Miss Bergen
Dear Abby and Heartsick Parents: Mixed Advice
Dear Abby discusses temptations and manners noting a true gentleman declines advances. Heartsick Parents consider adoption for their daughter’s baby and urge legal guidance for the son’s rights, while stressing neglected sex education.
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Jaws
Readers urged to write Abby with stamped self addressed envelope
A notice invites readers to write Abby at Box 69700 Los Angeles California and request a personal reply by enclosing a stamped self addressed envelope.
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Abby
Los Angeles
Calif
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