Record Defense Budget of 70.3 Billion Urged
The House Appropriations Committee recommended a record peacetime defense budget of 70.3 billion dollars with 20.3 billion for Vietnam, slightly below Johnson's request and plus 43.7 billion in existing funds. The panel said no cuts would hinder the war effort and more funds likely needed. action planned for next week.
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Plan Details Proposed Draft Law Changes Deferments Eased
A Washington AP summary explains a four year plan starting July 1 to ease college deferments and place 19 year olds at top induction priority. It preserves local draft board autonomy and speeds up appeals while outlining questions and answers from congressional draft experts.
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Israel Invades Syria Amid Ceasefire Claims Amid Regional War News
Israel pressed into Syria claiming a cease-fire violation as Syria and Egypt reported quiet along the Suez Canal. Syrian leaders urged mass resistance as U N Security Council debated rival resolutions.
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Father Laplante Honored At Portland Testimonial
Very Rev. Clarence Laplante O.F.M president of St. Francis College Biddeford was honored at a testimonial banquet in Portland. He will retire Aug 1 with Dr. Richard J. Spath succeeding as first lay president and Laplante becoming chairman of the board. The event featured remarks by Rev. Frederick Belanger and remarks from Most Rev. Peter L. Gerety with several Franciscan leaders present.
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Youth And The Draft In A Changing War Era
The draft proposal eases deferment for college students and raises the chance 19 year olds will join the top of the manpower pool. The piece notes Middle East cease fire efforts led by Johnson and Kosygin and U S Navy medical aid for wounded. Senate approves redistricting forcing reapportionment in 33 states by next year.
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