McNamara Urges Public Service Plan Amid Draft Debate
Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara proposes a universal public service option for one or two years for all young Americans as a way to engage those not called to military service. He favors open discussion before any congressional legislation and opposes immediate substitutes for military service. The White House supports the concept but not immediate law, while critics in Congress press for draft reform and public confidence concerns.
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Ashington
Johnson
Sec. of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
McNamara
Defense Secretary
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American Society of Newspaper Editors
Montreal
Congress
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Senate
Sen
Gallard Nelson
D-Wis
Nelson
White House
Bill D. Moyers
Moyers
Space Chief Webb Warns U S Lag Behind Russians in Space Power
NASA head James Webb told a Senate subcommittee the United States trails the Soviet Union in key space capabilities and must boost efforts to prevent losing lunar landing momentum. He defended a lean 1967 budget of 5 billion dollars as essential, warning delays could jeopardize a 1969 moon landing. The testimony highlighted a need for back up hardware and faster progress.
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United States
U.S
Webb
Subcommittee
Warren G. Magnusson
D-Wash
Magnuson
Senate
NASA
Apollo Webb
Space Agency
Self Service Post Offices to Roll Out Nationwide
Postmaster General Lawrence F. O'Brien announced plans to build 100 self service post offices in shopping centers within nine months and designate 58 cities for 66 centers tested in four cities. He said gasoline vehicles will require emission controls after July 1 and that many Americans still omit ZIP codes.
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Lawrence F. O'Brien
Post Office Department
O'Brien
Nationa
Slowdown signs emerge as economy cools amid tax debate
A mid April report shows factory orders shipments and housing starts down while payrolls edge up slowly. Analysts say the downturn tempers inflation fears but raises questions about tax plans and policy responses. Dow Jones slips 5.51 to 872.98 as other indicators show softer growth.
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Commerce Department
Johnson
Gardner
Dow Jones
Jailbreak Near Snyder Prison Sparks Manhunt
Three inmates escaped the Scurry County jail at about 5:30 p.m. Thursday after disarming a deputy returning a prisoner to a cell. Authorities identified Oliver James W. 23 of Colorado City or Mexico, Frank Barnett 23 of Odessa, and a third man named Phillips 22 of Snyder as escapees. A Snyder police spokesman said Phillips’s charge had not been determined. county records were unavailable. A resident reported seeing a man fitting Oliver’s description in the southwest section of town that night.
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Snyder
James W. Oliver
Colorado City
Mexico
Frank Barnett
Odessa
Doe Phillips
Phillips
John Reed
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Oliver
Medicare Handbook Preview Answers Key Qs
Millions of Americans will soon receive a government handbook explaining the new Medicare program set to start later this summer. A preview of the questions and answers appears on Page C.
Ford stockholders reject Nader bid for board seat
Ford Motor Company stockholders overwhelmingly rejected a minority slate proposal to add auto critic Ralph Nader to the board. The management slate of 17 directors won 87 million votes while Nader received 10,000.
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Associated Press Etroit
Ford Stockholders
Ralph Nader
Nader
Edmond Court Finds Swimwear Not Violating Law in Yard Work
In Edmond Oklahoma municipal court Judge Bob Rudkin dismissed charges of indecent exposure against Marla Hood after a lawn mowing in a two piece swimsuit. The ruling said there was insufficient evidence though the judge noted imprudence.
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Okla
Marla Hood
Bob Rudkin
Charley Johnson
Carr Honored As Tops In His Field
AUSTIN AP The Office of Atty Gen Waggoner Carr was named the outstanding attorney general by the National Association of Attorneys General at its 60th convention in Cleveland. Carr received the Wyman Award for advancing the association's objectives nationwide.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for South Plains and eastern New Mexico
A severe thunderstorm watch covered the South Plains Panhandle and eastern New Mexico from 9 30 p.m. Thursday to 3 30 a.m. Friday issued by the U S Weather Bureau. Severe winds hail and heavy rain were reported in Alamogordo Lovington Hobbs and nearby areas as the line extended toward Carlsbad.
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Journal
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Panhandle
New Mexico
U.S. Weather Bureau
Lubbock
New Movic
Alamogordo
N.M
McCamey
Sheffield
Tes
Lovsing
Hobbs
Pecos
Loving
Texas
Oklahoma
Mallamar
Prayer note praises earth and heavens for beauty
A personal meditation praising the beauty of the earth and the heavens for the day. It asks for gratitude and reflection, ending with an anonymous tone.
Parents Plead For Word On Kidnapped Son Danny Goldman
Aaron and Sally Goldman in Miami Beach appeal to the unknown kidnapper for information on Danny's fate. The 17 year old was abducted March 28 after a ransom demand, with the car later abandoned in Miami Beach. Two men linked to the extortion case face trial, while investigators say they have no solid leads.
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Aaron
Sally Goldman
Danny
Goldman
Miami Beach
FBI
Goldmans
Surfside
Pappy
McCans Artificial Heart Patient Back In Surgery
Walter L. McCans, the artificial heart patient, was returned to surgery after fluid was drained from his chest. Doctors reported his natural heart improved and could function without assist, with ongoing ICU care at Methodist Hospital in Houston.
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Walter L.mccans
McCans
Mifternoon
Methodist Hospital
Woodinville
Weather Map Page 5-C Lubbock Forecast Highlights
Partly cloudy today and tonight with a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight. Highs in the low to mid 80s, tonight's low around 60. Light to moderate southerly wind. The page includes a station chart with times and observations.
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