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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1966

Page

8

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.

Johnson Viet Nam Washington James Reston New York Times Woodrow Wilson White House Detroit Lyndon Johnson Virginia Hills Middle West United States Bush League Harry Byrd George Romney

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.

Washington House Lucien N. Nedzi Dmich House Armed Services Committee Lewis B. Hershey Selective Service

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.

Boston Edward W. Brooke U.S. Senate Brooke Senate Mississippi Hiram K. Revels B. K. Bruce Endicott Peabody Peabody John F. Collins

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