Army to Reshape Divisions Into Heavier, More Maneuverable Units
Washington AP reports the Army will soon begin reshaping its regular divisions into mechanized and airborne formations, spanning fourteen divisions in the U S Germany Korea and the Pacific. The shift from the pentomic structure will take up to two years and emphasize heavier firepower and mobility for limited non nuclear wars.
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1St Armored
Ft. Hood
Tex
5Th Infantry
Ft. Carson
Colo
Korea
Far East
United States
Davey Crockett
Honest John
Federal Power Curbs Slated For States
Florida leaders joined a push to curb federal power by amending the U S Constitution. Proposals would shift control of certain matters to states and create a Union Court of state supreme courts to limit federal jurisdiction. A second plan would let two thirds of states propose amendments bypassing Congress, with three fourths ratifying. Florida officials spearheaded moves through the Council of State Governments.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Wyoming
Florida
U.S
Supreme Court
Congress
House
Mallory Horne
William Chappell Jr
Ocala
Council of State Governments
Chicago
Ben Bella Praises U.S. Aid in Algeria Unity Drive
Premier Ah med ben Bella thanked the United States for aid and praised Berber tribes as he launched Operation Reconstruction in Kabylie. He spoke in Tizi Ouzou amid cheers, urging brotherhood and justice as US relief including food and tents supports three million Algerians.
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Algiers
Ahmed Ben Bella
U. S
Algeria
Ben Bella
Kabylie
Tizi Ouzou
United States
France
RS70 Gamble Shapes Missile Defense Debate Over Skybolt RS70
The article weighs the RS70, Skybolt, and Nike Zeus as options for U.S. anti missile defense. Proponents argue tech hurdles can be solved with current knowledge while opponents warn of cost, obsolescence, and vulnerability. The piece notes a policy gamble to continue research despite debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skybolt
Nike Zeus
Helicopter Tactics Are Reviewed in Viet Nam War
In Saigon, U S helicopter crews face mounting losses with 23 of 53 American fatalities this year in helicopters. Sixteen choppers destroyed. maintenance problems rise as most U S units in Vietnam endure ground fire and mechanical failures. Officials note the need for more helicopters though spare units are limited. newer turbine helicopters like HU1A/B face threats alongside older Vertol H21s and H34s.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
United States
Mekong River
U. S
Sikorsky
Marine Corps
Viet Nam
U.S. Army
Senators Propose Congress Overhaul And Electoral Reform
Three senators call for reorganizing Congress with a bipartisan 12 member study panel and more joint committee work. Proposals include a British style question period, a summer recess, and a constitutional amendment to replace the electoral college with direct state votes.
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Congress
John Sparkman
D-Ala
Sparkman
Humphrey
Senate House
Senate
House
Sen
A.S
Mike Monroney
D-Okla
Case
Bipartisan Commission
Meredith Denies Report on Transfer Back to Jackson State
Meredith calls the Memphis Commercial Appeal report inaccurate saying he did not plan to reenter Jackson State College after completing this semester at the University of Mississippi. He previously stated he would not register for the second semester at Ole Miss unless the atmosphere improved for learning.
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Oxford, Miss
James H. Meredith
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Jackson State College
University of Mississippi
Meredith
Jackson State
Mississippi
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Russia
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Cuba
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High Point
Washington
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Senate House Committee
Clifford P. Case
R-N.j
Joseph
Clark
D-Pa
Jack Miller
Lown
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