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Newspaper
Danville Register
Location
Danville, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1966
Page
6
The piece outlines growing congressional doubts about McNamara's Pentagon leadership, with senators like Russell and Vinson noted for feeding criticism. Reporters describe leaks, a push for civilian control, and McNamara's disciplined, data driven approach as central to the debate.
Robert McNamara, defense secretary to 1960s Presidents, has reshaped the Pentagon with radical reform. His 96 questions, reliance on young technocrats, and push for integrated services sparked both praise and strain, as critics warn of overcentralization while supporters note strengthened, more decisive leadership amid Viet Nam and Korea pressures.
Washington AP reports the National Park System logged 121,312,000 visits last year, a 9 percent rise from 111,385,700 in 1964. Director Hartzog predicts about 137 million in 1966, the system’s 50th anniversary, with notable totals in Blue Ridge Parkway regions and major sites such as Lincoln Memorial and Colonial National Historical Park. Johnson pushes to complete park system expansion by 1972.
J Melville Broughton Jr state Democratic chairman appoints Roger Ingram of Graham to lead the statewide voter registration drive. He will be followed by eastern and western co chairmen and district and county chairmen to add new voters to the registration books.
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