Draft Boards Tighten Line On Conscientious Objector Bids
Two counseling groups spend over 200000 yearly to assist CO applicants while selective service reports no Vietnam era rise in CO exemptions. Leaders say boards are hardening though the numbers show similar CO rates to prior wars.
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Lesson in South Korea for U S Delinquency Problem
Ray Cromley reports that Korea defeated corruption through civic and citizenship education from grade school to college, a shift in government culture that reduced graft and inspired officials. Some propose similar civics programs for Vietnam to curb delinquency among American youth.
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Wilson says U S tactical nukes in Vietnam would be sheer lunacy
British Prime Minister Harold Wilson warns that U S use of tactical nuclear weapons in Vietnam would be disastrous and risk global escalation. He calls any such move lunacy and notes it could end Britain’s support. Senator Joseph Clark fears escalation at Khe Sanh and possible nuclear use to avert U S casualties.
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Artist Walter Biggs Dies at 81 in Salem
Walter Biggs, renowned artist and magazine illustrator, died Sunday in Salem at age 81. His career spanned decades with prominent features in national publications.
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