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Garden City Telegram

Location

Garden City, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1967

Page

2

McNamara Resignation Sparks Mixed Reactions Across Nation

The writer admires McNamara for decisive action and fears his ouster could push U.S. Vietnam policy toward expanded bombing. He notes McNamara’s dove stance, defends his independence from outside influence, and warns removal might threaten world peace amid Johnson’s vow of clear defense aims.

Distaff Side Notes on Santa Letters and Gifting

A columnist reflects on Santa letter trends with children requesting quirky gifts and warns of a dangerous toy called a Stretch em Wheel. A local farmer and father of five adopted a Korean orphan child, turning Christmas generosity into ongoing support and charity.

Public Input on New Highway South of Town

Harold E Thompson questions the state acceptance of the new highway citing poor workmanship and junk dumping along the old roadway. Editors note: officials state the highway has been accepted and patches were added to meet specifications. wear will reduce with use.

Harold E. Thompson Rt. 1

McNamara Leaves as Civilian Control Fades on Capitol Hill

Drew Pearson recalls how three Bush-era threats and Hill hawks pressured Defense Secretary Robert McNamara to retire. He faced opposition over the TFX contract, nuclear ships, ABM costs, manpower in Vietnam, and bombing North Vietnam. Despite loyalty from President Johnson, McNamara chose to resign as generals and hawks tightened their grip.

Washington Edward Hebert Louisiana House Armed Services Committee Defense McNamara Armed Services Committee Mendel Rivers South Carolina Pentagon Capitol Hill Hebert Rivers Hawks Military Robert McNamara Hill McNamara Porter Hardy D-Va John McClellan D-Ark John Stennis D-Miss Secretary of Defense North Vietnam William Westmoreland Joint Chiefs of Adm George Anderson Chief of Naval Operations Portugal Westmoreland Vietnam Haiphong Harbor

Santa Claus Defies Critics With Timeless Christmas Spirit

Hal Boyle argues against anti Christmas sentiment, praising Santa Claus as a nonconformist yet honest figure. He notes Santa's worldwide reach from one factory, his refusal to use government aid, his perfect safety record, and his enduring faith in children and forgiveness despite commercial pressures.

New York Santa Claus U.S. Post Office Lyndon Johnson Congress Horatio Alger

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