US stocks of chemical and biological weapons
A Science article by Elinor Langer reports that the United States maintains stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons funded by about 150 million dollars annually. The piece notes U.S. policy ambiguity, Vietnam era context, and a broad, secretive program spanning military and civilian sectors and many major scientific institutions.
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Washington
United States
Technical Journal
Science
American Association For the Advancement of Science
General Science Organization
Elinor” Langer
Soldiers face $295 paid travel after Vietnam leave
The Pentagon says Spec. 4 Edward McGarry and Spec. 5 Michael Tomsich could have used government paid leave travel but left on 30 day leave and paid own way or awaited space available military flights. After delays near Travis AFB they booked commercial tickets at $295 each and face pay deductions, while efforts continue to arrange free military transport under a new law effective November 2.
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Washington
Pentagon
Vietnam
Edward McGarry
Miichael F. Tomsich
California
Travis Afb
McGarry
Portland
Ore
Tomsich
Ely
Mich
Oakland
Calif
Garry
Navy awards 12 million contract to TRW firm
David De Mulle, 24, of Redondo Beach, was fined $250 and pleaded guilty to possession of a tear gas grenade. The Navy awarded TRW Inc. a three year contract for antisubmarine warfare system analyses and reactor research. The action follows a June 22 arrest by federal agents after a weapon cache was found at his home. Senate Republicans noted the deal involving Sen. George Murphy.
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Washington
API
David de Mulle
Navy
Gabriel
TRW, Inc
Rewas
Dondo Beach
George Murphy
R-Calif
W Systems Group
Will Wade
Perform- de Mulle
Lance Systems
Syshis
Tems
Ford Urges Clear Roles for Government and Business
Ford argues for defined boundaries between government and business. He urges private initiative to handle duties better than government, warning against excessive control while supporting partnerships to meet national needs. He cites Johnson administration ties and says business and government must share tasks without overreach.
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New York
Henryy
Ford IL
Ford Motors Harmony
Cross Ca
Bualand
Ford
Govel
Johnson
Kennedy Leads Push to Overhaul Selective Service
Senator Ted Kennedy urges overhaul of the draft to reduce inequities. He calls for a national system, elimination of most deferments, and changes to ensure younger men are fairly inducted. He warns delays threaten young Americans and cites widespread draft-board distrust. The speech mirrors broader push ahead of June expirations.
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Massachusetts
Congress
America
Baja California
Mex
UPI
Kennedy
Vic
Ensenada
SAN Francisco
C Kilmer Myers
Episcopal Diocese of
Calif
Draft reform proposals emerge in State of the Union
President Johnson urges changes to the Selective Service Act including a lottery system to place all 18 year olds in a single pool with equal chance of being drafted. Kennedy backs replacing deferments with a national selective system. A 20 member commission is to report soon and is considering tighter deferment rules and a modified lottery.
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Kennedy
Johnson
Congress
National Commission On the Selective Service
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