Mansfield Predicts Senate Will Have More Voice on Foreign Policy
Senate Democratic leader Mike Mansfield says the Senate will speak louder on foreign policy when Nixon takes office. He urges quick Foreign Relations Committee review of the nuclear nonproliferation treaty and says Democrats will support tightening but not dismantling Great Society programs. He warns against killing Head Start and expects ratification if a vote occurs.
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Johnson weighs a US Soviet summit on ABM curbs
President Johnson considers a summit with Soviet leaders before January 20 to discuss mutual limits on anti ballistic missiles. A meeting could start technical talks lasting months and help The president project a peacemaker image as Vietnam war prospects improve. It remains unclear if Nixon would join.
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Nixon Aide Hints Moves on Wage Price Spirals
Washington reports that Arthur F. Burns, adviser to President-elect Nixon, calls inflation the main economic problem and urges strict anti trust law enforcement to curb price increases. He also hints at wage spiral controls and promotes a long term program with yearly tax reductions and a possible June end to the 10 percent surcharge.
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Sorensen Calls for Direct Election and Reform of US System
Theodore C. Sorensen urged direct presidential election, more open party conventions and public debates in a UPI interview. He argued electing presidents directly would avoid constitutional crisis and suggested House voting be one person one vote if no candidate wins a majority.
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