Johnson to Trim Military Installations and SAC Bases
President Johnson announced a new Pentagon board led by Thomas Morris to review 33 military sites and SAC bases for possible cuts or eliminations. McNamara has begun work to add bases to the prior December plan, with participation from all services to reassess overseas and domestic targets.
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Budget Cuts Deep Hit Johnson Administration
President Johnson ordered a voluntary trimming of agency budgets, cutting over 730 million in 48 hours. Officials say the drive tops his agenda and may reshape fiscal 1965, with a large defense and civilian mix and possible base closures while Congress revises the figures.
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Cooper Urges Independent Foreign Aid Appraisal
Sen John Sherman Cooper urged President Johnson to appoint private advisory committees to review foreign aid country by country. He praised the Clay commission but said private input is needed for full facts on aid effectiveness. Senators Proxmire Morse and Hickenlooper supported the call as Congress moves toward a $3 billion aid bill.
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