Who will be commandant political battle deploys Marine top brass
Washington reports a White House driven contest to name the Marine Corps commandant pitting Lt Gen. Victor H. Krulak Lt Gen. Lewis W. Walt and Lt Gen. Leonard F. Chapman Jr. McNamara reportedly favors Krulak while Shoup backs Chapman and Douglas maneuvers for Walt amid factional Marine Corps history. Johnson’s decision remains undecided with Walt seen as likely winner.
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Soviet Navy Boosts Size of Mediterranean Fleet
Admiral Moorer said the Soviet Union has expanded its Mediterranean fleet by up to 15 ships since the Middle East war. He cited a formidable force of 35 to 40 vessels, including four to six submarines and about 14 surface fighting ships, with 10 to 12 support vessels and more intelligence trawlers, versus 25 to 30 previously. The U S Navy maintains 22 major fleet units and many smaller vessels in the region, total manpower around 25,000.
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U S plans to boost nuclear striking power against Soviet Union
Washington reports that the United States aims to widen its nuclear capability five to tenfold in the coming years through deployment of multiple warhead missiles. The plan covers both land based and submarine launched systems as part of the arms race.
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White House orders joint Chiefs officer at all North Vietnam talks
President Johnson ordered a Joint Chiefs of Staff member to attend all future White House discussions on bombing North Vietnam. Washington sources say the directive, prompted by Senate Armed Services Committee testimony on Aug 3, aims to ensure military advice is received before policy decisions. The move appears to shield the President politically and emphasizes civilian military input in war planning.
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