McNamara Policies Live On In Clifford Era Security Policy
Washington veteran analysis notes that Clark Clifford kept McNamara era policies and the civilian staff in place at the Pentagon. McNamara boasted a lead in nuclear warheads and urged restraint on a costly new manned bomber project while Republicans and hawks challenge gradualism in Vietnam and push to outpace Soviet weapons development.
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McNamara's Clash Over the F111B Ends Navy TFX
The Pentagon halted work on the overweight F111B ending McNamara's push for a single multi service plane. Congress had refused further funding for the navy version and on July 10 Clifford allowed the navy TFX project to die. A civilian official noted McNamara kept decisive control and offered little explanation for his choices while critics labeled his management style judicial.
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McNamara criticized yet praised for defense reforms
Senior officers doubt McNamara fit but praise his budget reforms. They feel Clifford includes generals earlier in decision making, aligning with generals and admirals sooner. Critics concede McNamara was a superb manager who transformed civilian oversight of the vast defense apparatus.
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McNamara and the cost cuts that changed U.S. defense
The record highlights Robert McNamara's cost reduction push since 1962 with claims of massive savings. Critics questioned the methods and the real impact, noting cuts to essential gear and manpower tied to the Vietnam era. A longtime Pentagon observer says Vietnam wore him down emotionally.
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Russians in Prague Acknowledges Uncertainty in Wenceslas Square
UPI report notes grimy tanks and puzzled Russian troops in Wenceslas Square as Czechs question the invasion. Soldiers, young and uneasy, offer evasive replies while locals distribute Svoboda and read Pravda, illustrating tensions between occupiers and residents.
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Czechs Watch Russian Troops as Cross Marked Tanks Roll By
In Prague the scene shows low green T55 and T62 tanks marked with white crosses. Czechoslovaks jeer at Russians in trucks while diplomats pass, with locals cheering or waving, preserving calm etiquette amid tense observations.
Odd Car Parts Built Into 1931 House Draws City Fire
Ed Marsh demolished a city condemned residence built by August Kraus in 1931 and discovered numerous Model A Ford frames axles bumpers and springs embedded in the walls. Marsh called it the toughest job he has faced.
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Battles Over F-111B Design and cost Fallout
Allegations arose that McNamara overruled experts choosing a General Dynamics design over Boeing. Senator McClellan led a 1963 subcommittee probe yielding over 2,700 pages of testimony. The F-111B failed to meet defense needs as costs ballooned from 2.9 to about 11 million dollars per aircraft.
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