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Johnson pushes 40 hour week debate amid missile push
Senate leader Lyndon Johnson in Texas suggested ending the 40 hour work week to speed missile programs, sparking AFL CIO opposition over unemployment concerns. Johnson later clarified the idea targeted missiles only, citing Pentagon shifts on overtime for missile work. The Senate Preparedness subcommittee continues to study worker shortages in the missile effort.
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James Marlow
Associated Press
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Lyndes B. Johnson
Texas
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Afl-Cio Teaders
Atlantic City
Defense Department
Labor and Commerce Departments
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Pentagon
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