Johnson Viet Nam Take Back Seat To Daily Routine
James Reston observes a shift from Washington chatter to national action as Johnson faces Viet Nam and policy without strong personal followings. Governors and Midwest leaders stress pragmatism over ideology while cities like Detroit and Cincinnati pursue renewal and growth amid federal programs.
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Congressmen Push Draft Overhaul Plan For National pool
A group of House members favors revamping the draft by creating a central national pool for 1A eligibles to ensure fair deferment policies and prioritize drafting. Lt. Gen. Hershey opposes changing the current Selective Service law during hearings.
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Brooke Wins Endorsement for U.S. Senate Bid
Edward W. Brooke, a Negro and state attorney general, won the Republican state convention endorsement to run for the U.S. Senate. If victorious in November, he would be the first Black senator in 85 years. The piece recalls Hiram Revels and B. K. Bruce as earlier Black senators in 1881 and notes Democratic challenger dynamics involving Endicott Peabody and Boston Mayor John F. Collins.
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