Medicare for the Aged Bill Advances Through Congress
Rep Wilbur Mills pushes a sweeping medicare package through the House by party lines 17 to 8 with possible Republican support. The plan funds basic hospital and nursing benefits through higher Social Security taxes and offers a voluntary over sixty five insurance at three dollars monthly with federal matching funds. The Senate will hold hearings after House action as AMA opposition looms.
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Wilbur D. Mills
Arkansas
House
Ways and Means
Congress
Johnson
Senate
American Medical Association
Medicare
Romney Javits 1968 Ticket Rumors Stir Washington
Early 1968 speculation centers on a Romney Javits ticket as Governor Romney and Senator Javits move in close political contact. Javits reportedly opposes Rockefeller for a third GOP bid, seeking a fresh party image and potential cross state pairing with Romney.
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George Romney
Michigan
Jacob Javits
New York
Washington
Washington Press Corps
Johnson
White House
Romney
Javits
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Romney- Javits
Federal tax windfall proposal revived for state use
Walter Heller once urged distributing 2.5 billion yearly in federal income tax revenue to states for their use. President Johnson endorsed the idea, a leak triggered withdrawal, now Buford Ellington is to liaise with governors urging a joint study. Seven governors press for approval as states seek more local control.
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Walter H. Heiler
Council of Economic Advisers
Johnson
Buford Ellington
Office of Emergency Planning
Federal State Relations Committee
Ellington
Heller
Romney Seen Ready for 1966 Michigan Governorship Bid
National Scene notes Governor Romney stands as nearly unbeatable for 1966 and a stepping stone to a 1968 presidential run. Analysts cite Michigan's strong economy and low unemployment, a large budget surplus, and Romney's growing political acumen as key factors shaping a favorable outlook for his expanded leadership.
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Michigan
George Romney
Romney
G. Mennen Williams
Williams
Achilles' heels of Viet Cong main line force exposed
The analysis notes three weaknesses in the Viet Cong 35,000 man main line force. North Vietnamese troops lack true guerrilla training and knowledge of South Viet Nam terrain, making them vulnerable to ambush and countermeasures. Local villagers reluctant to spy on kin also hampers intelligence. Weapons are being standardized, increasing reliance on large ammunition and repair shipments.
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Washington
Ho Chi Minh
Red Army
Hanoi
South
Viet Nam
Psychological warfare and supply lines in Vietnam analysis
The piece discusses North Vietnam supply routes needing land or sea transport and a coast watcher network to map sea deliveries. It argues for a World War II style local observer system to reveal patterns, enabling selective reconnaissance. It also covers Viet Cong propaganda boosting desertion by linking home life, family, and hardship to fight versus white foreigners, aiming to erode loyalty and push North Vietnamese troops to join with the South.
United States Rejects Allies Embargo Justification
The U S note to Great Britain states the Allies cannot justify an embargo on all trade with Germany and neutral nations. Frederick High School lost to Central High School 6 to 1 after slipping in innings. Clifford T Sappington of Frederick, a former Taft appointee, is called to active service. Mrs Caleb M Lewis 18 celebrates her birthday at East Second Street home.
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United States
Great Britain
Germany
Frederick
Clifford T. Sappington
William Howard Taft
Medical Reserve Corps
Caleb M. Lewis
C. Allen Jones
East Second Street
Mountain hideout in France falls to Americans in 1945
Twenty years ago in April 1945 a remote mountain complex with hundreds of air conditioned rooms used by Hitler and Von Rundstedt was captured by American forces. Also noted a Baltimore area testimonial dinner for Deputy Commissioner of Motor Vehicles D Marsh Schroeder and local movers relocating to Braddock Heights. Soviet Russia denounces neutrality pact with Japan accusing Tokyo of aiding Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Marshal Schroeder
Russia
Japan
Tokyo
Germany
Escalation in Vietnam Faces Critical Moment
Washington notes the United States risks a larger war after its embassy in Saigon was bombed by North Vietnamese forces with Red China backing. The piece cites presidential vows to stop aggression, debates U S strategy, and the need for decisive action to deter further attacks.
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Washington
United States
Vietnam
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Red China
Saigon
Johnson
America
Eisenhower
Berlin
Pentagon
Korea
Southeast Asia
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Chaing
Barry Goldwater
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Elly Peterson
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Ness
News-Post
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France
von Rundstedt
Ardennes
Emerson Hotel
Baltimore
Horace Opel
Charles Opel Jr
East Third Street
Braddock Heights
Washington Today
David Lawrence
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