Nixon names former Legion chief VA head
President Nixon nominated Donald E. Johnson to head the Veterans Administration, with Senate confirmation required. Johnson, 45, a World War II veteran and former national commander of the American Legion, lives in West Branch Iowa and has served in advisory roles and emergency planning offices. He will study GI bill usage by Vietnam veterans and report why benefits are underutilized.
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Burger Nomination Delayed By Senate
Acting Senate Democratic Leader Edward M Kennedy delays action on President Nixon's nomination of Warren E Burger as chief justice to Monday. Senate leaders say hearing records and committee report not ready and a roll call may be requested then. Kennedy notes some senators were told of the Monday date.
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