Pentagon power fuels local jobs and national policy debates
The piece surveys how defense spending sustains about one in ten American jobs and shapes political pressure in Congress. It highlights senators McCarthy and Aiken criticizing the military‑industrial complex and notes regional defense imbalances cited by Kentucky and Vermont figures. Ike warns against letting this power threaten liberties.
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Glasgow
Mont
Pentagon
Senate
U.S
Eugene J. McCarthy
D-Minn
George D. Aiken
R-Vt
Aiken
Kentucky
Morton
John Sherman Cooper
Vermont
Chief Claude Canada reshapes fire department image
After 15 years as chief, Claude Canada boasts progress toward professionalism and high character in the fire department. He claims about 90 percent of the force is now aligned, with the remaining 10 percent posing risk if not addressed.
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Claude Canada
Claude
Dedication ceremony for new air conditioned furniture market wing
The entrance will feature red white and blue bunting for Thursday's dedication. The 375000 square foot exhibit space sits on a 200 by 150 foot lot. The building houses 2500 tons of cooling equipment and is the first fully air conditioned furniture market in the country. Architects were William F Freeman Associates of High Point and the contractor H L Coble Construction Co of Greensboro. Subcontractors include Robb Plumbing and Heating Bryant Electric Viking Sprinkler and Sets and Air Conditioning. Total investment exceeds four million dollars plus another million by exhibitors for showrooms.
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Furniture Market
Wiliam F. Freeman Associates
High Point
H. L. Coble Construction Co
Greensboro
House moves to curb federal nepotism hiring relatives
The House approved Rep. Neal Smith's amendment to a postal federal pay bill by a 49-33 vote to bar hiring relatives in any federal branch. Supporters argue the practice harms public confidence and warrants nationwide limits, though present staffs of current relatives would remain unaffected. Udall noted possible Senate action and cautioned the issue may hinge on conferees.
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Washington
House
Neal Smith
Iowa
Smith
Morris K. Udall
D-Ariz
House Post Office Committee
Senate
Udall
Senate Post Office Committee
House-Senate
Kidnapping On Island Organized
Rome AP reports fears of a rising organized kidnaping network in Sardinia. Major abductions this year exceed last year’s record with bigger ransoms and more bloodshed. Despite a police crackdown, no suspects are caught and abductions average one per month. The government seeks a parliamentary probe.
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Rome
Sardinia
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