Draft Stress Pushes Younger Men Into Service
A Defense Department study recommends redesigning the draft to induct younger men first, focusing on the 19 20 age bracket. Combat commanders prefer the younger group, and about eight of ten volunteers are under 20. The plan argues an all volunteer force is costly and unlikely within 10 years, urging continued emphasis on volunteers and remedial training while preserving deferment rules.
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Washington
Defense Department
House Armed Services Committee
Thomas Morris
U.S
Korea
Morris
Pentagon
Johnson
Congress
Banks Boost Prime Rate Amid Tightening Credit
New York banks led by First National City and Chase Manhattan raised the prime rate to 5 percent, the highest since the early 1930s, following increases by Chemical Bank and others. The move spreads to business loans and consumer rates, with usury ceilings limiting consumer charges.
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New York
First National City Bank
Chase Manhattan
New York City
Chemical Bank New York Trust Co
First National Bank of Chicago
Union Bank of Los Angeles
LBJ Iowa Visit Proves Persistence Pays Off
President Lyndon B Johnson arrives in Des Moines as part of a fundraising push during a state trip. Local organizers credit steady outreach and long term planning for the event's momentum and expected support in Iowa.
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Harold Hughes
Johnson
Des Moines
Gov. Hughes
Iowa
LBJ
Johnson to visit Iowa Democrats amid federal aid program
The Iowa Democratic Party plans a June 30 appearance by President Johnson to discuss rural issues and federal poverty aid. Linn county welfare officials say the federal government granted $156,109 for the first year of the new program aiding ADC mothers and training efforts.
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Hughes
Johnson
Linn County
White House
Iowa
Linn County Social
Evan Parry
Johnson vows staying power in Vietnam and aid push
In Omaha President Johnson urged persistent U S commitment in Vietnam while stressing home front unity and continued aid to South Vietnam. He highlighted military gains and social progress, pledging perseverance despite domestic doubt and the aim to boost welfare to self sufficiency programs for job training.
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Harold Holt
Johnson
Holt
White House
U.S
Australia
Hanoi
Haiphong
Vietnam
Omaha
India
Missouri River
South Vietnam
Washington
Asia
Handi
Nebraska
Frank Morrison
Car
Curtis
Parry
Prosecution Aims Against FBI Wire Tap in Nevada Case
District Attorney Edward Marshall announced plans to prosecute FBI agents over a multi million dollar Desert Inn wire tap in Las Vegas. R Burns Toolson testified he led the device tied to FBI offices. defense cites Nevada wire tapping law violation and aims to expose alleged criminal profit diversions.
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Las Vegas
Edward Marshall
FBI
R. Burns Toolson
U. S. District Court
Denver
Desert Inn
Nevada
Yanks Raid Near Hanoi In Closest Strikes Yet
U S command reports 131 Americans killed and 755 wounded last week with seven missing. Raids reached Hanoi seven miles from the city center, with fuel depots hit and air strike claims of success. Soviet Tass cites Hanoi radio about two Raiders down.
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Saigon
U.S. Command
Hanoi
U. S
Taand
Air Force
Tass
Hanoi Radio
U.S
Haiphong
Artant
U. S. First Infantry Divi
Amer
Gilbert Mey Lhan
Ter
U.S. Air Force
Vietnam
Fulbright presses for NATO war expansion explanation
Senator Fulbright urged Undersecretary Ball to explain why U S air strikes around Hanoi and Haiphong were escalated amid NATO concerns. Lausche pressed for an alternative plan while Vatican holds global regret over the Vietnam conflict. Fulbright warned the move could push toward wider war and questioned the administration’s denial of expansion aims.
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Fulbright
D-Ark
The
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Orient
George Ball
NATO
Ball
Hanoi
Haiphong
Sen. Lausche
D-Chio
Lausche
Vatican
North Vietnam
Ball J
State Department
De Gaulle and Soviets Call for End to Foreign Intervention in Vietnam
In a Kremlin joint declaration signed by De Gaulle and Podgorny, France and the Soviet Union urged a settlement based on the 1954 Geneva accords and an end to foreign intervention in Vietnam. They agreed to continued consultations and a hot line between the Kremlin and the Elysee Palace.
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Moscow
UPI
de Gaulle
Vietnam
Geneva
Russia
Podgorny
Kremlin
s.Elysee-palace
France
Soviet Union
Europe
Maurice Couve de Murville
Andrei Gromyko
U.S.S.R
Third Quake Shakes Central California Regions
An earthquake struck central California for the third straight day, centered near Paso Robles and felt over a wide area. Authorities said damage was minimal and no injuries were reported.
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Paso Robles
Calif
California
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