Harold Stassen Runs Again for President at 71
ST PAUL AP profile on Harold Stassen, 71, long political career, past runs for president, public financing plan, and his view that his record has stood the test of time. Notes his U.N. charter role, opposition to Vietnam, clashes with Nixon and McCarthy, and quest to be taken seriously despite worn GOP status.
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West Virginia lawmaker caucus selects Brotherton and Lee
Democratic majorities in Charleston opted unopposed for William T. Brotherton Jr. as Senate president and Clyde M. Lee Jr. as House speaker for the 64th Legislature. The short, closed sessions produced no roll calls. Brotherton will begin a fourth term as Senate president, while Lee becomes the 51st House speaker representing Hardy and Pendleton counties.
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Selective Service Inadequate, Report Says
Washington AP report finds the Selective Service System cannot meet Pentagon mobilization needs in a crisis. Even optimistic timelines push first recruits past 65 days and 100000 inductees past 90 days, with pessimistic estimates up to 95 and 120 days respectively. Rep. Melvin Price presses Congress to investigate, saying current gaps risk national security.
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