Pressure Rises for U.S. Induction Setup Change
Washington AP report notes mounting Vietnam casualties push for reform of the draft system. Critics fault Congress and local boards for failing to adopt a fair, nationwide standard while Kennedy advocates a full overhaul. Johnson could act by executive order but has not.
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Washington
Vietnam
Johnson
Congress
House Armed Services Committee
House of Senate Armed Services Committees
Senate
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Navy's A7A Corsair II Proves Superior in Vietnam War
Washington reports the A7A Corsair II attack plane is proving essential in Vietnam. Navy tests praise its ease of use and automated landing system, with initial squadrons flying 500 plus sorties around Khe Sanh. Pilots call it stable, reliable and a major improvement over prior fighters.
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Washington
Navy
U.S
Khe Sanh
South Vietnam
North
North Vietnam
Navy Project
Former House Speaker Martin Dies at 83
Joseph W. Martin Jr., former speaker of the House and long-time GOP figure, died at 83 in Fort Lauderdale. Born in North Attleboro, he entered Congress in 1924 and served 42 years before losing a 195? GOP primary bid. His legacy includes leadership roles and presidential consideration.
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North Attleboro
Mass
Joseph W. Martin Jr
House
Washington
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
George Kelly
Congress
Generation Gap to Shape 1968 Election and Nation
The Harris survey shows a deep generational divide between under 30 and over 50 in economics views and values. Young, relatively affluent with college access push for rapid change, while older, poorer and less educated resist. Voter turnout favors older voters, likely skewing 1968 results and the nation’s future direction.
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Americas
America
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Democratic Party
Gop
Johnson
Vietnam
Mr. Johnson
United States
Czech defector Jan Sejne did not command troops
U S military intelligence says Jan Sejne rose from farm worker to general without leading troops, implying a political role. He is described as the most powerful political official in the Czech defense ministry before fleeing to the United States with his son and his fiancée. The move provides U S authorities potential insight into Warsaw Pact plans and mobilization schedules.
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Washington
U. S
Cech
Jan Sejne
Sejne
United States
State Department
Not All Caucuses Had Record Crowds In Minnesota
In Mankato and many locations Democratic-Farm-Labor caucuses drew record turnout yet some precincts were sparse. At Lake Crystal Dave Zener earned nine votes for the Blue Earth County convention. In Lincoln Township Mr. and Mrs. E O Oberg Jr. were named to fill the two county convention delegate seats with differing candidate support.
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Mankato
Minn
Lake Crystal
Dave Zener
Blue Earth
Lincoln Township
E. O. Oberg Jr
Oberg
Johnson
Eugene McCarthy
State Report Calls for Higher School Quality
The Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Commission issued a preliminary report calling for higher educational quality statewide. It urges more education for all high school graduates, removal of barriers to postsecondary education, and a plan for improvements to be presented to the 1969 legislature.
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ST. Paul
Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Commission
Harold LeVander
Health warning ad for Bukets kidney relief pills
An advertisement urges readers to treat nighttime urination and discomfort with Bukets. It claims 3 tabs daily for 4 days to regulate flow and ease back pains, directing customers to Austin Drug for purchase.
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Austin Drug
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