Army ad campaign sparks interservice recruiting fears
A private Marine Corps memo details Army plans for a 10.6 million prime time advertising push beginning March 1 on major networks and radio. Navy and Marines worry about losing free time and that paid ads may hurt their recruiting. Office of the Secretary of Defense halted further paid time while evaluating the program. Paul Wollstadt chaired the February 20 meeting where the Army plans and potential impact were discussed.
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Paul Wollstadt
Army Ad Campaign Spurs Multiservice Debate and Budgets
The Army's large scale paid advertising for enlistment drew concern across services about time on air, potential effects on free air time, and possible enlistment shifts. A three month commitment was set, with reviews planned after the Army program. Some stations rejected paid ads, and bonuses were debated as part of a shift toward an all volunteer force.
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LCC Group Receives TSEA Certificate in Dallas
The Lubbock Christian College chapter of the Texas Student Education Association earned a certificate as the senior college chapter with the greatest growth and improvement this year. The award was presented at the TSEA convention in Dallas. Guest speaker was Dallas businessman H Ross Perot. Faculty sponsor is Dr Harvie Pruitt.
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Elks Name Lubbock Member Elk of the Year
Leon Hedgepeth an air traffic controller at Lubbock Regional Airport was named Elk of the Year at the Elks Lodge ceremony. He was honored for work with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and for chairing the Elks citizen of the year campaign. Nearly 5 000 hunting preserves operate in the United States.
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Almanac Highlights March 12 History Facts
On this day in history 1912 Juliette Gordon low organized first Girls Scouts troop in Savannah. In 1933 Franklin D Roosevelt gave first Fireside Chat. In 1938 Germany invaded Austria. In 1963 US House voted Churchill honorary citizenship. John Marquand quote ends the item.
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