Is McNamara's Stature In Regime Sliding Amid War Debate
AP’s Bob Horton reports a quiet Washington debate on whether Defense Secretary Robert McNamara’s influence is waning. Some argue he remains powerful, others note hawkish shifts and policy clashes over Vietnam. Most insiders expect him to stay through 1968, then possibly step down, driven by loyalty to Johnson and duty to end the war or shift to academia.
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Embassy children face harassment at Lincoln Junior High
State Department officials report brutal treatment of Polish Czech and Bulgarian embassy children at Lincoln Junior High. They seek transfer to other schools but a court ruling may block moves. Officials say diplomats and families must be protected under international agreements.
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Rhodesias veto blocks death sentence control law
Rhodesia’s constitutional council vetoed a terrorist control law that carried a mandatory death sentence saying its broad provisions endanger minor offenders. It forces a two thirds parliamentary majority to pass or alter the bill. The law targets armed individuals with intent to threaten law and order.
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