Dept of Dissent Proposal Critics Debate a US Dissent Dept
Russell Baker mocks a proposed Department of Dissent that would issue federal dissent permits to regulate criticism of the Vietnam War. He outlines how a 60 day dissent license might shield or distort debate and notes political pushback from Republicans and Johnson’s desire to avoid licensing speech. The piece ends with concerns about staffing and feasibility.
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Army Captain Levy loses bid to block court martial
A federal judge in Washington denied Capt. Howard B. Levy's request to stop his court martial for advising Black soldiers not to fight in Vietnam. UPI reports Judge Howard F. Corcoran said the case lacked federal jurisdiction and noted the military can emphasize discipline over justice. Levy, 30, faces charges for advising Negroes about Vietnam service and for withholding medical instruction to troops bound for the war zone.
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New Debt Ceiling to Be Considered by House
Washington officials say the House Ways and Means Committee will begin hearings May 15 on a second national debt ceiling increase this year. The Treasury Department is preparing formal recommendations, but the exact raise figure has not yet been set.
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