May Soon Take Men Rejected Before Draft Changes Considered
Washington AP defense and Selective Service officials weigh reclassifying about 2 million men previously rejected as unfit to serve, due to Viet Nam era buildup. As of Nov 30 2 22 918 were in 1-Y. Discussion notes potential reexamination, possible induction if physical condition improves, with standards set by the Pentagon.
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Mullen Stands Alone Budget Revision Is One Man Fight
In Harrisburg the fight over restoring about 135 million dollars of cuts to Gov. Scranton's capital budget centers on Martin P. Mullen, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, who alone opposes reinstating the funds. Conferees proceeded through the day while Mullen bucked party leadership, and reports suggest he may challenge Philadelphia figures and the party caucus to protect cuts. Other Senate items included civil rights measures, school subsidies, and a driver point system reform.
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Viet Nam War Tops 1965 News Ranking
The AP member press outlets select the Viet Nam war as the year’s top news story for 1965. Other leading items include riots in Los Angeles, LBJ’s legislative program, a Northeastern power failure, space flights, the Selma march, the Dominican Republic crisis, Churchill’s death, Pope Paul VI’s U.S. visit, and the India Pakistan conflict.
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Blaze Chases Residents From Cardboard Plant Fire
A seven alarm blaze at the American Cardboard Corp destroyed part of a cardboard factory in Philadelphia. Police and firefighters evacuated 26 houses forcing about 125 residents out in freezing weather. The Red Cross opened a shelter but many returned once the fire was under control at 4 30 a m. The cause remained undetermined.
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Cubans Face Large-Scale Firing Amid Refugee Crackdown
In Havana the Castro regime orders many government offices and utilities to dismiss workers planning to join relatives in the United States. Hundreds have been fired as the refugee airlift via Varadero slowing departures. Swiss and American officials warn of delays while savings rules trap citizens as they await possible departure months or years away.
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Tax Hike Cuts Inflation Outlook Amid Federal Spending Rise
Washington reports a $5.1 billion payroll tax increase on January 1 to fund Medicare and Social Security, cooling inflation but offset by $1.7 billion in excise tax relief. Net public payments climb $3.4 billion yearly while spending rises, threatening stimulative inflation and possible recession risks. White House notes FY 1966-67 spending at $105-$107 billion, higher than prior plans.
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Bob Hope Tours Bangkok Despite Torn Ankle Ligaments
Bob Hope, 63, performed at the Royal Palace in Bangkok with two torn ligaments in his left ankle after being shoved off a stage. He wore taped ankles, then planned another show in Bangkok and a Saigon trip, with doctors saying only ligament tears and he remaining in good condition.
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