Freight rate increases eyed by US railroads in 3 to 10 percent range
Wednesday proposals call for 3 to 10 percent freight rate hikes by the nation’s railroads. The Am arillo Traffic Commission suggested changes in city traffic rules at a Wednesday meeting. The Civic Affairs Department head was introduced to the Chamber of Commerce board. A Chilean group visits Deaf Smith County to study rural electrification methods. The New Mexico Press Association opens its annual convention in Clovis.
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Our Town
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Chamber of Commerce Board
Floating Gold versus Fort Knox helium stockpiles argument
Amarillo editorial argues helium could be treated like gold with a barter exchange to curb drainage from Cliffside storage. It cites consumption projections, capacity, and reserves while noting government holdings and markets for helium and gold and citing local figures like Albert Forester and Reagan backers.
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Oil & Gas Journal
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Do This Be That Texas Canyon Amphitheater Show
A brief note notes two promotion pieces this week for Do This Be That in Texas Canyon Amphitheater. It mentions a Southern Living story and a Texas Tourist Council bulletin plug. It also cites payroll figures and mentions a Paris peace table parrot analogy.
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Aid Bill Slashed By Panel In Foreign Aid Cut
The House Foreign Affairs Committee approved 2.364 billion dollars for the new year, down from the Johnson administration request of 2.961 billion. The panel rejected Republican amendments aiming for a billion dollar total cut, signaling further reductions may follow.
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House Foreign Affairs Committee
Johnson Administration
Thomas House
Morgan
Grizzled Traveler Travels Southwest By Wagon And Mules
Robert A Perry, born Missouri in 1877, travels the Southwest in a wagon with mules. He bases in Phoenix and visits the VA Hospital, says he travels for his health after his wife died. He served in World War II with the 7th Division, Company M, 55th Infantry.
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Indian Territory
Oklahoma
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ICC Hacks Rail Hike Proposal
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed railroad freight rate increases from 3 to 10 percent and allowed filing tariffs up to a 3 percent across the board with one day’s notice. It will also study a straight 4 percent rise while probing the overall plan that would raise shippers’ costs by about 462.8 million dollars annually.
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Paris Peace Talks Stall as Both Sides Accuse Each Other
U S Ambassador Harriman and Vietnamese Minister Thuy accused each other of blocking progress at the ninth session of peace talks in Paris. They faulted the other side for misrepresenting aims while insisting Washington presses for private talks over public sessions.
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le Duc Tho
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Cyrus R. Vance
Johnson signs crime bill amid wiretap clash and gun limits
President Johnson signed the omnibus crime control bill despite objections over police wiretapping powers and a strong push for tighter gun controls. The measure bans mail order pistols, funds local police, and contains a controversial confession admissibility clause amid post Kennedy assassination urgency.
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Proposals Reported On Pueblo Release Efforts
The State Department says the United States made certain proposals to North Korea to win freedom for the Pueblo and its 82 crewmen. Details were not released. North Korea has not responded and may be studying them. Meanwhile, pickets urged stronger action outside the department.
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State Department
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North Korea
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Robert J. McCloskey
Panmunjom
McCloskey
Lindsay To Enter Stage Rift Amid Broadway Strike
New York figures report Mayor Lindsay prepared to urge renewed talks between Actors Equity and Broadway producers as a three day strike halts shows and touring productions. Equity cites 800 idle actors and rejects a four year deal with a $165 weekly minimum, seeking $170 and veto power over foreign hires.
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League of New York
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