Johnson Warns On Wage-Price Hikes In 1966 Policy
President Johnson told Congress that wage increases should be capped at 3.2 percent with no price hikes to keep the economy on a steady growth path. Council chairman Gardner Ackley defended the 3.2 percent target while noting past figures and the goal of near full capacity without inflation.
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Johnson urges halt in a arms race at Geneva talks
President Johnson unveils a seven point program to halt nuclear spread as Southeast Asia conflict grows. Pope Paul VI urges leaders to erase the war shadow. Thant’s envoy notes need for general disarmament while U N talks resume with cautious optimism and near term deadline pressure.
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Red Leader Barred At Arlington
The Defense Department barred Robert G Thompson, a World War II veteran and former Communist party leader, from burial in Arlington National Cemetery after a review of the facts and an attorney general opinion. Thompson won the Distinguished Service Cross for valor in New Guinea. his wife had announced plans for an Arlington burial on January 31, triggering protests from veterans groups.
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U.S. Sergeant Survives 2000-Foot Greek Climb Fall
U. S. Army Sergeant J C William Gordon narrowly survived a fall from a 2000 foot precipice in Greece. He landed on a 150 foot ledge that broke his fall and his special forces training helped him endure until rescue. Gordon, 32, of Clinton Ohio, returned to his 10th Special Forces unit after aiding an Army Alpinist team searching for Air Force crew members.
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Slayer Convicted Story on Mount Hermes Crash
Four survivors and four dead from a ten man unit were recovered by January 15 after a crash on Mount Hermes on January 13. Gordon Livesay, one survivor, describes a 120 foot fall into soft snow, a seven hour crawl back to the fuselage, a 30 hour sleep, and rescue by helicopter. He is the son of Mrs. Herman Livesay of Clinton.
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