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Call It Democracy. Nasser and Kuwatly announced that the new state would be ratified next week by a plebiscite in which its 24 million Egyptian and 4 million Syrian citizens are also expected to name Nasser their chief. The President will appoint both Cabinet and Parliament, plus "executive councils" for each of the union's two "regions...
Under the Cabinet system, the governor will still appoint members of the island's various boards, will still be responsible for external affairs and internal security. But Adams will be able to initiate legislation on his own, rather than in consultation with the governor, will get a measure of control over the police...
Almost certainly, the Pope will appoint another science-minded cardinal to coordinate the activities of scientists within the church, represent the Vatican at scientific congresses and possibly, should the occasion arise, attend high-level international talks on atoms, armaments. The new scientist-cardinal is likely to be a Jesuit (the Society of Jesus produces many of the church's scientists). Possible choice: Australia's Father Daniel O'Connell, head of the Vatican Observatory. To replace ailing Cardinal Canali as deacon, the Pope will likely choose one of several Vatican monsignori. Among best bets for the remaining...
...Missile Adviser William M. Holaday will now have full power "to direct all activities in the Department of Defense relating to research, development, engineering, production and procurement of guided missiles," i.e., to crack down on interservice rivalries. ¶ Defense Secretary Neil McElroy said that within a month he would appoint a single manager for new outer-space and anti-missile missilery programs...
Brachman substituted a motion to permit the President to appoint a special NSA director from outside the Council. George Pontikes '59 supported this, saying, "If the President is empowered to go among the masses, he will." Kolodny also gave his support, "It's time we did something radical," he suggested...