Washington Grapples With White House Credibility Gap
Washington officials express concern over a growing credibility gap as disclosures of planted questions at Johnson era press conferences and a publicly scrutinized switchboard fuel public doubt. Bill Moyers defends planting while critics say credibility remains the most dangerous issue facing the Administration.
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Racial studies editor defends Garrett amid controversy
The editor argues that Dr. Henry E. Garrett's studies on academic differences are not hate literature. He contends differing views exist worldwide and accuses liberals of suppressing debate by labeling dissenters as extremists. He warns such tactics undermine democracy and fuel extremism.
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Bobby Baker Faces U S District Court Backed By Senate Scandal
Editorial recounts Bobby Baker once a Senate page and secretary now under indictment in Washington for receiving money under false pretenses and tax evasion. Clifford Jones also faces perjury charges. Baker’s nine counts could carry up to 48 years and 47000 dollars in fines. The piece notes Baker’s past wealth and ties to Lyndon B. Johnson and various business ventures, plus the Senate inquiry into his conduct.
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Modernization urged for federal budget process by CED panel
The Research and Policy Committee for Economic Development urges a five point program to extend Johnsons planning programming budgeting system toward better program management budget execution and agency performance review. The group notes seven major shortcomings and calls for tighter executive legislative cooperation with a continuous unified budget process.
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Year Of Test Tests For 1966 Commerce And Security
A leading observer views 1966 as a year of testing in business and economy. He outlines aims to escape inflation if war escalates adjust to changes if peace breaks avoid overoptimism after five years of growth and maintain military power in both war and peace. He says tests will be felt at home and abroad as the year develops.
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Meany Mansfield Debate 14th Taft-Hartley Clash Pat Nugent
Lyndon Johnson struggles to control the Vietnam War and Luci Johnson amid her influence over him. The piece highlights Pat Nugent transfer to Washington and Luci’s social reach. It also covers AFL CIO Meany’s push on the 14th of Taft Hartley with Mike Mansfield seeking eight votes to break a filibuster amid a New York transit strike.
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