Army growth and ROAD plan outlined in 1964 budget
Opinions discuss the Selective Service link, rise in authorized Army strength from 870,000 to 960,000, and a 1964 budget proposal adding 15,000 for an Air Assault Division test. It explains ROAD divisions, overseas deployments in 80 countries, NATO Europe commitments, Korea and Pacific forces, and the Strategic Army Corps as back-up strength.
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United States
Europe
NATO
Berlin
Korea
Hawaii
Pacific
Italy
SETAF
Japan
Okinawa
Alaska
Panama
Strategic Army Corps
Air Force
Navy
U. S
Army Reserve Components Strengthen National Defense
The Army emphasizes defense of population centers and Strategic Air Command bases. National Guard units will receive Nike Hercules batteries, reflecting a broader reorganization of the Army National Guard and Army Reserve to meet Cold War demands. ROTC remains a key source of junior officers as the nation reinforces readiness and public support for a proactive, flexible force.
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U. S. Army
Army National Guardsmen
Army Air Defense Command
Strategic Air Command
Army National Guard
National Guard
Kansas Army
America
Army Reserve
Reorganized Army National Guard
West Point
Cub Scout Leader Training Session Tuesday at Plymouth Church
Cub Scout leaders gather at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Plymouth Congregational Church for another training session. Jim Simpson, Pelathe District training chairman, will lead the class on The Den Meeting and Pack Meeting and on proper uniform wear.
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Plymouth Congregational Church
Jim Simpson
Pelathe District
Review of 1963 Kansas Legislature Decisions Book
Governmental Research Center at Kansas University releases a 158 page summary titled Decisions of the 1963 Kansas Legislature by James T. McDonnald. It covers General Government and Education and Libraries with focus on civil code salary hikes and Wichita University unification bills. Public libraries receive copies and the center hopes Kansans learn what their representatives did.
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Kansas
Governmental Research Center
Kansas University
James T. McDonnald
The
Center
Wichita University
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