Director Hershey Turns 72 Optimistic On Youth Draft
Washington AP draft head Lewis B. Hershey will turn 72 Monday. He rejects the idea that today’s youth are inherently different, insisting youths can do right when well fed. Hershey, a long-serving lieutenant general, foresees continued Selective Service expansion to meet crises and supports ongoing draft, noting global unrest and a need for training and national service. He compares generational changes and stresses schools must better prepare youths for responsible roles.
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Draft deferment policy debate prompts local boards review
President urged tightening draft deferments to include married men and students. Local boards were reminded they can seek school transcripts and update records for 19 to 26 year olds. If a man is found married or a father, deferments may be denied or adjusted with boards acting to enforce rules.
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Textile Leaders Laud Senate Action on One-Price Cotton
Textile leaders praise Senate action to retain the one-price cotton system and forecast growth for cotton and the cotton-dependent textile sector. Burlington Industries president Charles F. Myers Jr. calls it constructive and essential for growers, while Mayfair Mills president-elect Frederick D. Dent sees stronger export markets and industry confidence. Inman Mills chief James A. Chapman Jr. credits Congress and cites key supporters. The South Carolina textile group highlights Sen. Thurmond and Sen. Russell for their roles, and Clemson’s cotton fiber project is noted as timely support for cotton against man-made fibers.
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Negroes Picket Induction Unit in Detroit
In Detroit eight Negroes picketed the Ft. Wayne military induction center carrying signs reading Destroy the Draft. They protested drafting Negroes for the war in Vietnam as representatives of the Sept. 10 Movement. The eight declined to identify themselves. The orderly demonstration lasted about 15 minutes with about 30 passersby observing.
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Propaganda Charges Stir GOP Critique of School Quizzes
Washington AP report notes House Republicans condemn questions in weekly student quizzes as slanted against the GOP and in favor of the Democratic Party and the Great Society. They cite a ninth grade Otis test item, a Senior Weekly Reader piece, and a Cooperatives Tests series as examples. Geronimo summary of his captivity follows.
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