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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1964
Page
2
The AP reports President Johnson enjoys a secure political position with Democrats in control, strong economy, and a unified stance abroad. He faces no immediate crisis, plans budget targets under 100 billion, and weighs next moves from his Texas ranch as he handles press relations and global tensions.
The Civil Service Commission announced that only charitable agencies operating under nondiscriminatory rules may solicit donations at federal offices or military stations. The policy, set to take effect July 1, 1965, allows time for disqualified groups to adapt. Agencies must ban racial discrimination in service, hiring, and governing boards.
Rep Gerald R. Ford campaigns to topple Rep Charles A. Halleck as House Republican leader with a 14 day deadline and plans for a new spirit and leadership. Ford stops short of naming vote totals while Grif fin directs efforts to secure a substantial margin among the 140 Republicans in the 89th Congress.
Rep. William E. Miller said after a conference with Sen. Barry Goldwater that GOP Chairman Dean Burch should keep his job even if he holds only a one vote majority of the 122 member National Committee.
General Eisenhower criticizes F D Roosevelt policy of unconditional surrender in World War II, arguing it lengthened the war by targeting Germans instead of warlords. He notes the Casablanca pledge dates and questions its impact on 1945 campaigns, while acknowledging the view is speculative.
Cardiologist Dr John Willis Hurst and Mayo Clinic physician Dr James W Cain report President Johnson remains in excellent health and able to handle the stresses of office. Hurst notes his past heart attack in 1955 and says Johnson may have an edge in coping with strain. Both doctors based their verdicts on separate White House examinations during the past two weeks.
Roger W. Irving of St. Peters burg was named Handicapped American of the Year by the President's Committee. He lost his right arm at 17, his sons died at birth, and cancer cost him his vocal cords at 55. Now he teaches esophageal speech with medical and VA support, helping over 100 patients regain voice.
Foreign Minister Swaran Singh told Parliament India has posed a problem not asked for a specific guarantee or shield against nuclear blackmail. He said Prime Minister Shastri raised the issue with Harold Wilson in December and did not seek a nuclear umbrella with Britain or either superpower. He noted Shastri suggested the US and USSR become partners in guaranteeing nonnuclear nations against blackmail, addressing concerns about relying on Western powers.
Cairo reports a U S oil company twin engine plane was shot down near Alexandria after allegedly ignoring repeated orders to land. The pilot Hoyt Williams 44 of Texas and Kejel Grup 35 a Scandinavian were killed. The plane owned by John W Mecom Oil Co of Houston was on a Jordan to Benghazi run to buy drilling detergent for operations in Jordan. Egyptian fighters intercepted the craft and directed a landing at Cairo Airport before it was downed over Lake Idriu. Both governments say they will cooperate in the investigation amid strained U S Egypt relations.
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