Draft enlistees eyed as strong spike in military manpower
Washington reports Defense Department estimates show most men aged 19 to 26 in the draft pool could be in uniform by next summer if President Johnson’s call for 35,000 inductions a month proceeds. Enlistment, rejections, and married status affect the projected pool, with Army, Navy, and Air Force aiming for substantial strength gains through 1965 as training centers expand to handle a possible surge in recruits.
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Johnson orders military jobs cut to ease Viet Nam buildup
President Johnson directed Defense Secretary McNamara to trim unneeded military posts and reassign or eliminate functions not requiring armed personnel. The memo, drafted with Joseph Califano, urges tighter manpower use to boost active duty strength and reserve readiness amid growing South Viet Nam needs.
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Mariner 4 Completes Mars Photo Reruns
Mariner 4 will finish rerunning its Mars closeup photographs at 11 41 p m EDT. JPL scientists will compare each image element with the first run as the 21 pictures and a fraction of a 22nd are reviewed.
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Viet Nam War Cost Seen at 14 Billion This Year
Washington reports two Senate leaders estimate stepped up U S combat in Viet Nam could cost 10 to 14 billion dollars for the current fiscal year. Senators Stennis and Russell warn of fantastic and expensive war costs as McNamara prepares to testify on new funding needs.
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Johnsons Program To Train Teachers Gets Labor Backing
NEW BEDFORD Mass. United clothing workers leader Joseph Salerno urged strongest labor support for President Johnsons 30 million teacher training program. He said diverting youth detention funds to education would reduce delinquency and blight, noting a teacher shortage and need for more trained teachers to meet tech driven growth. He warned untrained youth face limited job prospects as costs of crime and relief rise.
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Voting and redistricting dominate Congress calendar
Congress moves to pass Johnsons voting rights bill this week and resolve reapportionment clashes sparked by the Supreme Court oneman one vote ruling. Fortas nomination to the Supreme Court and immigration reform await action as sessions target adjournment around Labor Day.
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People Listen To Birchers Expert Says
Boston based expert Gordon Hall says many join the John Birch Society seeking an effective anti Communism but find it irresponsible and defect. He debunks Welch's claim of 60 000 to 100 000 members estimating about 25 000 current members and notes Welch heads a monolithic organization.
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