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February 3, 1960
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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President Eisenhower praises U.S. missile progress, backs Sec. Gates and Gen. Twining against Gen. Power's alert proposals, expresses trust in military leaders, discusses Nixon's nomination indirectly, and advocates constitutional amendments for longer House terms and item vetoes.
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President Stands Behind Gen. Twining
Sec. Gates' Faith in U.S. Missile Strength
WASHINGTON, (AP) -- President Eisenhower today called America's missile development record quite gratifying. He rejected proposals for an around-the-clock bomber alert.
The President sided vigorously with Secretary of Defense Thomas Gates and General Twining, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in their differences with Gen. Thomas Power, head of the Strategic Air Command.
Eisenhower rejected Power's call for a continuous airborne bomber alert, and also the general's contention that the United States faces the danger of having its retaliatory striking force knocked out by Soviet missiles.
Eisenhower seemed to be a bit irritated when talking of Power's differences with Gates and the Joint Chiefs.
"Too many of these generals have all sorts of ideas," he said.
The President warmly praised Gates and Twining and added that he has complete trust in both.
Eisenhower said further he believes he spent enough time in the military to know what he is talking about - and not to be disturbed by what he termed the parochial viewpoints of those who say the bosses know nothing about it.
The news conference dealt also with these matters:
Politics - Eisenhower spoke warmly once more of Vice President Nixon, but again withheld specific endorsement of Nixon for the Republican Presidential nomination. However, the President added he wanted to make it perfectly clear that he is not dissatisfied with, as he put it, the individual who looks as though he has the nomination.
That was a clear allusion to Nixon, now regarded as a shoo-in for the GOP standard.
Constitution - Eisenhower came out for amendment of the Constitution to provide for election of members of the House of Representatives to four-year terms instead of the present two years.
He also called for a Constitutional change which would give Presidents power to veto individual items in appropriation bills.
At present, if there is an objectionable item in an appropriation bill, the President's only choice is to veto or accept the entire bill, including the objectionable item.
Sec. Gates' Faith in U.S. Missile Strength
WASHINGTON, (AP) -- President Eisenhower today called America's missile development record quite gratifying. He rejected proposals for an around-the-clock bomber alert.
The President sided vigorously with Secretary of Defense Thomas Gates and General Twining, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, in their differences with Gen. Thomas Power, head of the Strategic Air Command.
Eisenhower rejected Power's call for a continuous airborne bomber alert, and also the general's contention that the United States faces the danger of having its retaliatory striking force knocked out by Soviet missiles.
Eisenhower seemed to be a bit irritated when talking of Power's differences with Gates and the Joint Chiefs.
"Too many of these generals have all sorts of ideas," he said.
The President warmly praised Gates and Twining and added that he has complete trust in both.
Eisenhower said further he believes he spent enough time in the military to know what he is talking about - and not to be disturbed by what he termed the parochial viewpoints of those who say the bosses know nothing about it.
The news conference dealt also with these matters:
Politics - Eisenhower spoke warmly once more of Vice President Nixon, but again withheld specific endorsement of Nixon for the Republican Presidential nomination. However, the President added he wanted to make it perfectly clear that he is not dissatisfied with, as he put it, the individual who looks as though he has the nomination.
That was a clear allusion to Nixon, now regarded as a shoo-in for the GOP standard.
Constitution - Eisenhower came out for amendment of the Constitution to provide for election of members of the House of Representatives to four-year terms instead of the present two years.
He also called for a Constitutional change which would give Presidents power to veto individual items in appropriation bills.
At present, if there is an objectionable item in an appropriation bill, the President's only choice is to veto or accept the entire bill, including the objectionable item.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Missile Development
Bomber Alert
Eisenhower Press Conference
Nixon Nomination
Constitutional Amendments
What entities or persons were involved?
President Eisenhower
Secretary Of Defense Thomas Gates
General Twining
Gen. Thomas Power
Vice President Nixon
Where did it happen?
Washington
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Key Persons
President Eisenhower
Secretary Of Defense Thomas Gates
General Twining
Gen. Thomas Power
Vice President Nixon
Location
Washington
Story Details
During a press conference, President Eisenhower supports U.S. missile strength, rejects continuous bomber alerts proposed by Gen. Power, praises Gates and Twining, indirectly endorses Nixon for nomination, and proposes constitutional amendments for four-year House terms and item veto power.