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Although the main focus was on Detroit, there were other signs of an impending showdown. Items: ¶ In Washington, Stuart Symington's announcement of his candidacy (see below), with the advice and consent of Harry Truman, had the desired effect of stiffening some Kennedy opposition. ¶ From Washington came word that Lyndon Johnson would declare his candidacy earlier than he had planned-probably after the California primaries in June. Asked if Lyndon would announce before the convention, Rayburn said: "He will at the proper time, if he follows my advice." Had he advised him yet? "Not yet, I haven...
...Breakthrough. Australian workers not only do not strike as often, but they are, by common consent, working harder than ever before, and in the past five years productivity has increased 5% annually. In part, this reflects the impact of the New Australians, who now make up 20% of the labor force, and who, in their anxiety to build new lives, have flocked to the tough jobs in the steel, automotive and transport industries. But the Old Australian hustles more, too, and sees his own stake in prosperity...
FICTION 1. Advise and Consent, Drury...
...Gaulle openly; and 2) clear as the drift to one-man government may be, Frenchmen by and large are willing to let it happen. Nonetheless, a considerable disillusionment with De Gaulle had set in. So far it was largely confined to Parliament and a few Parisian editorialists whose consent to one-man government was based on a belief that only De Gaulle could bring peace in Algeria, and who found now that hope less real...
TOUGHER ANTITRUST POLICY will be adopted by Justice Department. Unless a company admits to guilt, thus facilitating suits for damages by private parties, state or local governments, Acting Antitrust Chief Robert A. Bicks will refuse to enter into a consent decree...