Drafting 19 year olds for national service outlined
A two commission study on selective service agrees that 19 year olds should be drafted first. One panel supports continuing current practices starting at 19, while the other favors a random lottery. Both aim to reduce campus cynicism and preserve national security amid debates led by Clark and Marshall.
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L. Mendel" Rivers
F. Edward Hebert
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Marines
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Farmers Take Action to Raise Prices Amid Cost Pressures
The article notes a shift from 1910 11 14 base period gains to current losses for farmers. It cites January price gaps, President Johnson's remarks, and farmers responding by reducing supply, selling bred sows and dairy and beef cows to lift market prices. It describes farmers as productive yet poorly paid and ready to act.
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White House
Johnson
Viet Cong infiltration feared in US aid offices in Vietnam
An American official warns Viet Cong cells operate inside USAID offices in South Vietnam. He says Vietnamese staff were fired after discovering a cell, noting infiltrators in many government and military offices. The piece highlights factional rivalries and the difficulty for Americans to uncover hidden agents.
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United States Agency For International Development
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Ho Chi Minh
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Romney's western swing boosts support with GOP leaders
Western governors and party leaders from Washington Alaska Utah Idaho New Mexico and Arizona reportedly warmed to George Romney during a 8500 mile swing. Romney spoke privately with leaders presenting himself as his own spokesman and stressing conservatism while facing mixed reactions from some local officials and Mechem's Albuquerque reception.
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Barry Goldwater
Donald Samuelson
Samuelson
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Edwin Mechem
Albuquerque
Fifty Years Ago Items From The News Post March 14 1817
Fear of war prompts a rush to buy autos. A Frederick Ford dealer touts a touring car selling as hot cakes at 369 dollars with delivery guaranteed within 90 days. Luxurious rain curtains available at a small extra charge. In Cuba loyalists recapture Santiago after 30 days of rebel control. Peru reports a revolution with heavy casualties as loyal troops clash with insurgents. German spies blamed for inciting both outbreaks.
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County dogs restraining law eyed by board
Twenty years ago the County Commissioners discussed a strong dog control law after a county farmer received 348 for damage to stock and poultry from roaming dogs. They proposed a central dog officer if a statewide rule fails, with Game Warden Phebus to aid strategy while noting wildlife damage also rises. In Moscow the Foreign Ministers Conference opened with Bevin barely noticed and Molotov only faintly applauded as Marshall drew the crowd.
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Benjamin Phebus
Moscow
Ernest Bevin
Molotov
George C. Marshall
Kennedy Strategy Draws Scrutiny in 1968 Presidential Contention
Washington reflects on Senator Robert F. Kennedy’s campaign approach as a challenge to President Johnson and a bid to build influence for a possible 1972 run. Analysts note voters seek leadership depth across issues, not a single stance, and warn a crusade toward appeasement or pacifism may hurt long term support.
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Robert F. Kennedy
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Congress
Kennedy
Humphrey
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