Editorial: Reston on checks for top officials and presidents
The piece argues for periodic medical and mental assessments of high officials, including presidents and vice presidents, by nonpartisan medical boards to ensure suitability for access to sensitive information. It weighs risks of overreliance and potential political manipulation, noting presidential selection remains a constitutional power of the electorate.
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Eagleton
New York Times
James Reston
Armed Services
Central Intelligence, Atomic Energy, Space
Reston
Board of Medical
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
Vietnam
Republic
Federal drive against cancer accelerates with major grants
The National Cancer Institute has awarded 44 million dollars in construction grants to 17 U.S. medical research centers as part of a broad federal push begun this year. The program aims to expand detection, prevention, and treatment of all cancers, backed by a 500 million dollar annual effort.
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Frank Carey
Washington (Ap
National Cancer Institute
U.S
Cancer Institute
NCI
Boston
University of New Mexico Medical School
Albuquerque
George Jay
New Mexico
Atomic Energy Commission
Los Alamos
Ft. Detrick
Detrick
National Institutes of Health
Litton Bionetics Inc
Litton Industries, Inc
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Robert Stevenson
NCL
Louis Carrese
War on narcotics widens and drags on globally
U S narcotics effort shifts from burning poppy fields to disrupting supply routes as Turkey’s opium ties fade. Afghanistan Pakistan and the Far East gain prominence with new labs and routes. Officials warn the fight may be long and difficult, with weak border seizures and a global supply chain.
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James M. Markham
New York Times News Service
New York
Vietnam
Egil M. Krogh Jr
White House
Afghanistan
Pakistan
Far
Philippines
Washington
United States
Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs
Ogilvie presses campaign as Walker lead narrows
Republican Gov Richard Ogilvie fights to close the gap against Democrat Daniel Walker three months from election day. Ogilvie relies on heavy TV spending and positive press quotes while avoiding debates, with Walker described as a strong, photogenic challenger drawing broad support.
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Springfield
Richard B. Ogilvie
Daniel J. Walker
Ogilvie
Walker
Dan
Paul Simon
Kmox-Tv
St. Louis
Bates
Cook County
Controversy Brews as Lt Governors Debate Gun and Voting Rules
National Conference of Lieutenant Governors in Fountainhead State Park Oklahoma discusses gun control and federal role in handgun regulation. Brickley and Rei ncke oppose federal firearms control while Morris urges repeal of the 1965 Voting Rights Act citing state sovereignty. Attendance hits a record 37.
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Ken Siner
Associated Press
Fountainhead State Park
Okla
National Conference of Lieutenant Governors
James H. Brickley
Michigan
Brickley
Crime Commission
FBI
California
Ed Reinecke
South Carolina
Earl Morris
Morris
Nance
James E. Fitzmorris
Louisiana
Tahlequah
TsaLa-Gi
Indian Territory
McGovern Campaign Gains New York Backing
Senator George McGovern expands his presidential bid with a New York state campaign head, former New York Mayor Robert F. Wagner, replacing Richard C. Wade to improve party unity. The article also notes White House denials, Defense Department critiques, and GOP attacks on McGovern’s income plan.
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Sen
George
McGovern
New York
Manchester
N.H
Aetna Life and Casualty Co
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Sen. McGovern
Robert F. Wagner
George McGovern
New York State
Richard C. Wade
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