SAC Bomber Fleet Cut Back Sparks Controversy
The Strategic Air Command plans reduce bomber strength to about one third within five years. McNamara discloses cutbacks and base closings while considering continued reliance on missiles and potential bomber options. Plans note retirement of B52 and B58, with AMSA and Flii in discussion to fill future gaps.
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Washington
UPS
Strategic Air Command
SAC
Defense
Robert §. McNamara
Fii
U.S
McNamara
AMSA
Air Force
UMass Head Defends Boston Campus Lease Plan
University of Massachusetts President Lederle defends a five year Boston building lease amid auditor Buczko’s critique of costs. Audit cites 1.9 million rent tax and insurance total, upgrades push to 3.4 million, recommends purchase at 1.3 million. Lederle says leasing sped access for 1,000 freshmen by fall 1965 with governor and legislature support.
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Amherst
Mass
John W. Lederle
University of Massachusetts
Thaddeus Buczko
Boston
Buczko
Buezko
Lederle
University of Massachusetts - Boston
Commonwealth
Viet Pilots to Stay Free at Camelback Inn
Six battle weary Army combat pilots, after a year in Viet Nam, will spend a week in Phoenix at the Camelback Inn with all expenses paid. Continental Airlines provides free transport to Phoenix and resort owner Jack Stewart hosts them, joined by some of the pilots wives. Stewart says the invitation counters antiwar protests.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Viet Nam
Camelback Inn
Phoenix Area
Army
San Franco
Continental Airlines
Jack Stewart
Stewart
United States
Two Springfield Democrats Tie for Legislative Run
Official vote tallies show two Springfield Democrats tied for the Democratic nomination for a vacant state House seat. Higgins Jr. and William H. Mitchell each received 274 and 47 votes respectively in a five candidate field, with the ward Democratic Committee to decide a winner. Special elections set for December 28.
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House of Representatives
Springfield
Ludlow
John F. Thompsona
Charles J. Higgins Jr
William H. Mitchell
Donald C. Metzger
Democratic Committee
Hampden
Bernard J
Pat) Foley
Executive Council
Frederick N. Whitney Jr
Bernard M. LaPointe
Steve T. Omura
Walter Iwanicki
Chicopee
Gardner
Raymond M. Lec Fontaine
School Committee
Massachusetts
Gilbert and Barker to move plant to Greensbo ro NC in Sept 1986
Gilbert and Barker Manufacturing Co announced it will relocate its plant to Greensboro North Carolina on or after September 1 1986 citing financial reasons. The firm employs about 700 workers and could move an undetermined number of staff southward. The decision followed more than a month of talks with union leaders and local civic groups.
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Springfield
Mass
UPI
Gilbert and Barker Manufacturing Co
Greensboro
N.C
Irving Jacobs
Jacobs
Gilbert and Barker
Indictment Recalls NY GOP Figure in Bribery Case
N Y state charges L Judson Morhouse former GOP chairman 1954 63 with conspiracy and bribery tied to the Manhattan Playboy Club license at 3 BE 59th St He pleads not guilty and is freed. Co conspirators include Chicago businessmen and Playboy Club VP Arnold J Morton. possible penalties include up to 42 years and fines up to 28 000.
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New York
UPI
State Liquor Authority
SLA
Playboy Club of
BE. 59Th Street
Chicago
Morhouse
GOP
Nelson Rockefeller
Playboy Club
Arnold J. Morton
ITT and ABC Vote Merger Announcement in Brief
AT&T and ABC announce tentative approval of a merger. The two firms must secure final board, shareholder, and government approvals before the merger becomes effective. Harold Geneen and Leonard Goldenson issued the joint statement.
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NEW York
International Telephone & Telegraph Corp
American Broadcasting Companies, Inc
Harold S. Geneen
At&t
Leonard Goldenson
ABC
Joint Chiefs To Help Shape Budget In Vietnam War Effort
President Johnson and Secretary McNamara met with Dean Rusk as the Joint Chiefs prepare to weigh defense budget needs. The talks at the Texas ranch aimed to align manpower and money with Viet Nam operations and next month’s congressional budget, with Bundy and Komer present for briefings.
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Joint Chiefs
Congress
Johnson City
Tex
Johnson
Viet Nam
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Robert
McNamara
Dean Rusk
Texas White House
Cyrus KR. Vance
Pentagon
Uniformed Chiefs
Jolson
Uniformed Services
Rusk
South Viet Nam
Saigon
McGeorge Bundy
Robert Komer
Bundy
Johnson faces bigger Viet Nam war in coming budget
Washington reports growing congressional belief that the Vietnam conflict will expand, with President Johnson seeking substantial defense and supplemental funds. Lawmakers warn that the budget may rise beyond 1 billion for extra war costs, while debates focus on foreign aid cuts and continued pressure on North Vietnam.
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Washington
Congress
Johnson
Mnany
Richard B. Russell
J. Ga
Senate Armed Services Committee
Russell
John C. Stennis
D- Miss
Viet Nam
Haiphong
Senate
John P. Saylor
R-Pa
North Viet Nam
Hanoi
U.S
United States
South Viet Nam
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Kvarstead
Gertlemen
Fouth Street
Pittsfiels Male
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Pleatless
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France
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