Draft law extends draft with undergraduate deferments
Congress extended the draft for four years and kept undergraduates deferments. After four years or at age 24, students must face induction with 19 year olds. Graduate study only delays draft for doctors dentists or others deemed essential. Local boards decide 19-25 year olds fate. Johnson to issue executive order on 19-year-old first drafting. House approved 377 to 29. local boards and lottery plan rejected.
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National Security Council
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House
Wallace launches national third party bid for Wallace
A California organizer announced a nationwide third party campaign for former Alabama governor George C. Wallace. The American Independent Party will operate in California and other states. William K. Shearer of San Diego leads the effort, with Wallace potentially entering state races as a Democrat.
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Alabama
George C. Wallace
California
Wallace
American Independent Party
William K. Shearer
San Diego
Shearer
Citizen’s Council
Montgomery
Ala
Clay's appeal ready after rapid conviction in Houston
Cassius Clay faces appeal after a quick 21 minute jury verdict in Houston. Judge Joel Ingraham imposed the maximum five years in prison and a $10,000 fine, with Clay free on a $5,000 bond. Covington predicted a likely reversal while noting the case could reach the Supreme Court if pursued.
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Ingraham
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Governor acts to shield prime New York farmland
Governor Rockefeller announced increased state efforts to protect prime agricultural lands from suburban expansion and highways. The plan exchanges land use data between the Public Works and Agriculture and Markets departments to assess highway impacts on farming. Wallace Washbon will serve as liaison. Agriculture Commissioner Wickham notes some projects may be too far advanced to alter but an informed cooperative approach can benefit long term.
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Rockefeller
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Public Works
Agriculture and Markets
Department of Agriculture and Markets
New York
Wallace E. Washbon
Ithaca
Don J. Wickham
Wickham
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