President Ford and Dirksen Clash Over Economy and Poverty
Dirksen urged higher food production to combat world hunger and poverty while Ford pressed domestic priorities. Ford proposed tax credits for students, job training incentives, and a 7 percent tax credit to push employment, alongside reforming welfare and federal spending. Johnson welcomed Ford's emphasis on education and poverty relief as Congress debates inflation and policy.
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Shriver Leaves Peace Corps to Lead War on Poverty
President Johnson announced a reshuffle with Robert S. Shriver stepping away from dual roles to focus on anti poverty work. Jack Vaughn will take over Peace Corps leadership, and Javits welcomed the move while noting benefits from ending the two hat regime.
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7000 More U S Fighting Men Bolster Forces in S Viet Nam
The article reports a U S spokesman tallying troop increases to 191000 in South Vietnam with 45000 Marines at Chu Lai and Vung Tau, detailing Marine landings, air strikes, and ambushes around Saigon, Hue, and Tay Ninh. It notes casualties near Quang Ngai, An Lo, and Đông Ha. Marines, Army units, and aircraft conducted operations as Viet Cong activity surged near Da Nang and along Highway 1.
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