Republican revolt in closed House session targets Halleck
In a leaked account of a closed Republican meeting, Rep. Albert Quie and Rep. Robert Griffin pressed Charlie Halleck on leadership and a more positive GOP program. They demanded task forces to study poverty and education, though medicare faced internal opposition. The session ended with a plan to form a special committee to organize task forces, no medicare task force, and no public stance on the 21 day rule.
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John Birchers Target Unicef Christmas Cards
Washington The John Birch Society has become a leading merchandising outfit. A Monterey branch head threatened a department store and two banks over UNICEF Christmas cards funding children worldwide. Birchers rejected aid to other charities, arguing it unfair to single out UNICEF while urging action against many causes.
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Unicef Picket Controversy Spurs Charity Debate
A letter-writer blames the John Birch Society for failing to picket enough charities while UNICEF Halloween and Christmas Seals efforts grow. Monterey saw limited picketing and concerns arise from hospitals to banks as groups push for more members and exposure.
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