Universal service proposal urged by McNamara in 1966
Secretary of Defense Robert Mc Namara proposes universal national service for all young Americans two years in military or civilian roles. He cites draft inequities, with only a fraction of those called entering service, and suggests Peace Corps and development work abroad or at home as the civilian component to strengthen national and global security.
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Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
United States
Armed Services
Peace Corps
McNamara
Universal Service
Viet Nam
Government Girls Run the Government, Not Just Top Officials
The article argues that 400 to 500 confidential secretaries and 51,000 civil service women form the backbone of federal operations. It notes Grade 12 to Grade 3 pay scales, high turnover, and the influence of Schedule C political appointee secretaries who blur lines with private industry. It asserts these women effectively run much of the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Civil Service
Library of Presidential Papers to open in New York mansion
A Library of Presidential Papers will open late this year in a six story building at 17 East 80th Street New York. It will house micro films of all presidents papers plus books films and memorabilia to entice study by scholars and youth and present politics in a positive light.
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East 80Th Street
New York
Herbert Hoover
West Branch
Iowa
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hyde Park
N. Y
Truman Memorial
Independence
Eisenhower
Abilene
Kan
John
REAs loaning policies spark debate on a Federal Electric Bank
John Chamberlain critiques the 1930s REA program now facing proposed bills to create a Federal Electric Bank. He warns it would bypass budget controls, favor large banks, and threaten free enterprise while most farmers already have service from existing providers. He questions Orville Freeman and the administrations push for a nationwide lender.
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John Chamberlain
Rural Electrification Administration
REA
America
Treasury
Congress
Lyndon Johnson
Federal Electric Bank
House of Representatives Agricultural Committee
Poage
Federal Treasury
Bank of America
Chase Manhattan
First National
Cooley
House Committee On Agriculture
Secretary of
Orville Freeman
Manufacturers Hanover Trust
Chemical New York
Free Enterprise
Cooley-Orville Freeman
U. S. Treasury
Humphrey aides back Shapp bid to save 1968 campaign
Washington insiders say Milton Shapp's race for Pennsylvania governor is seen as vital to Hubert Humphrey's 1968 presidential prospects. Aides fear a Kennedy-led comeback may derail Humphrey, urging aggressive backing for Shapp amid intra party tension and rivalries in Harrisburg and with Joe Clark.
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Washington
Hubert H. Humphrey
Milton Shapp
Pennsylvania
Humphrey
Democratic Party
Robert F. Kennedy
New York
Shapp
Harrisburg
Frazier Reams
Ohio
Bobby Kennedy
Kennedy
Haydon Burns
Florida
David Carley
Wisconsin
Shhapp
David Lawrence
Humphrey - Shapp
Joseph S. Clark
Casey
Clark
Americans For Democratic Action
ADA
Vice
Old Guard
Joe Clark
Hubert Humphrey
Ray Shafer
Pennsylvania Society of Newspaper Editors
Shafer
LBJ White House Parties Become Swinging Affairs
President Johnson hosts long dinners receptions and dances with a relaxed style. He welcomes diplomats stars and aides on the dance floor in the East Room with wife Bess Abell guiding social flow. Luci Johnson and others join the fray as the First Couple fosters a lively White House social scene.
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Frances Lewine Washington
Johnson
White House
President Johnson
Lincoln
Bill D. Moyers
Elizabeth Carpenter
Denmark
Jens Otto Krag
Helle Virkner
Luci
Watusi
Pat Nugent
Bess Abell
Kentucky
Earle G. Clements
Hollywood
New York
East Room
Normandy invasion onset and notable 1775 1871 events
On June 6 1944 Allied forces began the Normandy invasion signaling reconquest of Europe. Nathan Hale was born in 1775. Alsace was annexed by Germany in 1871 after France’s defeat. Yorktown sunk at Midway in 1942. Forrestal urged peacetime wartime strength in 1945.
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Normandy
Nathan Hale
Alsace
Germany
France
U. S
Yorktown
Pacific
Navy
James Forrestal
Dear Abby Column on Pill Use and Personal Choice
Dear Abby answers reader questions on teenage pregnancy and pill use, parental liability, and a brother's marriage in a terse Q and A style. The column addresses contraception risks, legal exposure for doctors, and social pressure on unwed mothers.
Black Ace Feared by Viet Cong as Calling Cards
American troops in Pleiku request 1000 ace of spades cards from U S Playing Card Co to frighten Viet Cong. The staff notes the death card myth and a Liberty Goddess image on the card, planned as calling cards after attacks.
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New York
Viet Nam
U. S. Playing Card Company
Bicycle
Congress
35Th Regiment
25Th Infantry Division
Pleiku
Goddess of Liberty
Capitol Dome
Washington, i
Memorial Day 1966 Thanks From American Legion
A Memorial Day notice from Commander C. J. Josten and post leaders credits The Messenger Athens and local companies Huffman Transportation, Coates Construction, Sleeth Lumber, and several organizations, plus Fred Chase and Athens schools, for support of the community event. It pledges a better future program.
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the Messenger
Athens Messenger
Huffman Transportation Service
Coates Construction Company
Sleeth Lumber Company
Fred Chase
Athens
C. J. Josten
Ben Williams
K. T. Crossen
American Legion
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Jollemn
Patrick Lucey
Burns
Robert King High
Miami
Illinois
California
Michigan
Schapp
Robert Casey
LBJ
Abby
M. D
Bridgeport
Los Angeles
Cal
Viet Cong
Moll
Wee
Oslly & Surdey
Daily
Associated Press
the Messenger Publishing CO
Union St
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