First In A Series On Selective Service Opposition
Washington Star reports the start of a three part series on the draft and reform efforts. It details early draft induction scenes at audiences nationwide the rise of anti draft sentiment and calls for a thorough overhaul including a possible lottery based selection and a move toward an all volunteer force.
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Selective Service System
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D-Calif
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National Selective Service
Stennis Sees Hard Fighting
Senator Stennis reports hard fighting in Congress as key issues proceed. He urges swift action on defense budget and domestic programs amid partisan clashes and deadlines.
Stennis predicts possible 1969 Vietnam settlement
Senator John C. Stennis foresees a chance for a settlement in Vietnam in 1969 with continued hard fighting ahead. He also suggested some American troop withdrawals could occur even if the war does not end, saying North Vietnam has paid a heavy price and may be seeking a negotiated peace. He spoke on ABC's Issues and Answers.
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ABC
Ethiopian To Head U.N. Security Council
Ethiopia's Ambassador Edalkachew Makonnen will preside over the U.N. Security Council in December, succeeding Otto R. Borch of Denmark. The presidency rotates monthly among the 15 council nations in alphabetical order.
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Ethiopia
Edalkachew Makonnen
U.N. Security Council
Otto R. Borch
Council Nations
New Policy Adopted For Giving Press Information
The Bluefield Police Department and West Virginia State Police adopt a policy limiting public release of information to avoid hindering prosecutions. After arrest some biographical and charge details may be shared, while comments about officers and witnesses are avoided. If unsolved, only information helping solve the crime may be released with no public trial commentary.
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Bugorooft Telephone Installed For Dubcek
Prague AP reports a buggy wire tapping proof telephone is being installed for Czechoslovak party chief Alexander Dubcek. Mlada Fronta says President Ludvik Svoboda Premier Oldrich Cernik and the State Planning Commission already have 24 push button bugproof phones like the one for Dubcek.
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Oldrich Cernik
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