Enforcement Officials Favor Nationwide War on Lawlessness
Washington officials and police leaders greet President Johnson's crime plan. Aimed at funding 90 percent of state local anti crime programs, 60 percent for new police units and training, and 50 percent for crime labs and academy centers, the proposal seeks broad federal aid to curb crime nationwide. Local chiefs from Augusta Philadelphia and Chicago express support, warning crime costs rise if action is delayed.
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Johnson tax hike may wither if economy falters
Washington report notes a likely 6 percent surcharge on individual and corporate taxes faces early opposition in Congress. The plan, initially for one year, was stretched to two years in the State of the Union, with revenue projections of 5.7 billion for the first year. If the economy weakens or a recession looms, President Johnson may cancel the measure.
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Congressmen Reluctant To Serve on Powell Panel
Washington UPI report notes Speaker McCormack struggles to recruit Democratic members for a nine member Powell panel. Powell, barred from his seat, faces possible removal after a House vote and a delayed inquiry into his rights to serve amid probes into court issues and travel fund usage.
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Two More GIs Convicted Of Killing Viet Villagers
DA NANG Vietnam two more U S Marines sentenced in the mutilation slaying of two South Vietnamese villagers last fall Marine Corps says Cpl Stanley J Lucezko 20 Gardner Massachusetts led the reconnaissance patrol and received life imprisonment on two murder counts Pfc Ronald A Piatkowski 20 Trenton New Jersey was found guilty of mutilation and attempted murder in the court martial proceeding
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Senator Sees Missile Threat From Red China
Washington based Sen. Henry M. Jackson warned Red China could pose a nuclear missile threat by the early 1970s, five years sooner than Defense Secretary McNamara expected. He tied the forecast to U.S. debates over anti missile defenses while noting administration plans to delay deployment.
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Aiken Named to GOP Campaign Committee
Washington UPI reports three New England senators took key roles as the expanded Republican national campaign committee grew from six to fourteen members. Freshmen Brooke of Massachusetts joined, with George D. Aiken of Vermont named to the Policy Committee and Norris Cotton of New Hampshire to head the Personnel Committee.
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Quiet Diplomacy Sought to Jumpstart Viet Peace Talks
U.S. officials advocate quieter private diplomacy to initiate Vietnam peace talks, arguing public exchanges harden positions. They doubt Thant can be effective while voicing views and note no shift in Hanoi's stance. Debates over unconditional talks and bombing remain unsettled.
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Vermont Senator Proposes Major Changes in Medicare
UPI reports Senator George D. Aiken of Vermont calls Medicare a mess and urges sweeping changes. He backs covering all prescription drug costs, lowering women's eligibility age to 62, plus broader care including medical specialists, eye glasses, and dental work. He frames reforms as needed as Senate considers Johnson's social security expansion.
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