McNamara Defends Policy Amid Waste Controversy
The Defense Secretary faces criticism over alleged taxpayer waste as a public relations defense letter claims McNamara’s aim is cost effective military strength. GAO findings cited show repeated management faults and a $1 million waste incident involving Thai locomotive purchases. Staats reports and GAO records are urged for context.
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Dirksen backs early Senate look at consular treaty with Russia
Senator Everett Dirksen Republican leader says he will support immediate Senate consideration of the U S consular treaty with Russia. He opposes delaying the vote to discuss outer space and trade measures. Dirksen says the consular pact is an important first step toward broader tensions easing and favors separate action on the Reciprocal Trade Act.
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Russians Fear Germany Blocks Nuclear Treaty
Geneva dispatch reports Soviet worry over a German nuclear threat has stalled talks on a seven point nonproliferation treaty. Moscow demands safeguards for nonnuclear states, while West Germany pushes for limits on integrating Bonn into any Allied nuclear force.
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New Orleans D A Seeks Evidence To Prove Kennedy Conspiracy
District Attorney Jim Garrison launches a fresh probe into a supposed conspiracy behind President Kennedy's 1963 assassination. The investigation centers on pre assassination plots in New Orleans and features figures like Louis Ivon and David Ferrie. Ferrie is found dead amid the ongoing inquiry.
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Garrison probes JFK plot as urban growth reshapes Venezuela
In New Orleans, Jim Garrison promotes his inquiry into Kennedy’s assassination amid mixed support and denials from officials. Sen. Long warns of possible conspiracies while Rep. Boggs urges sharing findings with federal authorities. Separately, Caracas notes Venezuela’s urban population surge since 1941 from 31 percent to near half, highlighting rural decline.
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