Senate Keeps $1.8 Billion Military Bill Despite Cuts
The Senate approved the military construction authorization bill 78 to 3, leaving about $29 million less than the House for global projects. Amendments to drastically cut funds were defeated as Clark pressed for reductions in Germany and U.S. housing while Jackson argued that some cuts would undermine ready forces.
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Washington
Senate
House
Joint Conference
Congress
Sen
Wayne Morse
D-Ore
Gaylord Nelson
D-Wis
Stephen M. Yong
Ohio
Joseph S. Clark
Clark
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Bill
United States
Germany
Navy
Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Charleston Air Force Base
Jackson
U.S
Denver Negroes demand independent inquiry into shooting
A Negro rally in Denver demanded an outside investigation into a shooting that seriously wounded a 19 year old, with a march to the Capitol and police building. Joe Santifer led a list of demands including removal of white police from Negro areas and more Negro officers. Police say Nathan E. Jones was shot after firing on a patrolman. the officer sustained a minor head wound. District attorney to review evidence. July 4 deadline set for responses.
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Denver
Colo
State Capitol
Joe Santifer
Adams State College
Alamosa
Santifer
Nathan E. Jones
Robert A. Moravek
Jones
House Committee Rejects Unlimited Food Stamp Plan
The House Agriculture Committee voted 26 to 4 against an administration backed bill to lift the $225 million annual cap on food stamp appropriations. The measure, backed by Rep Leonor Sullivan and 130 others, aimed to more than meet Poor People's Campaign demands including unlimited stamps. a next session was set to consider raising the ceiling to $245 million.
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Washington
UPT
House Agriculture Committee
Leonor K. Sullivan
DMO
House
Congress
W. R. Poage
D-Tex
Budget Study At AC Proposes Lower Expenditure
Proposals to the AC board set a projected expenditure of 2 691 514 61 against 3 130 832 84 previously. The new plan shows a 327 466 18 deficit for the coming year due to expanded facilities and equipment. Office and maintenance costs rise from facility growth, with cuts from the original plan by delaying programs and trimming operations. Regents meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday to discuss deficit remedies or further cost cuts, noting the sinking fund and bonded indebtedness are not reflected in the current figures.
Carol Cole Lands Key Role in The Model Shop
Carol Cole daughter of Nat Cole secures a major part in Columbia's The Model Shop starring Anouk and Aimee. The UPI report notes her as a rising actress in Hollywood.
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Hollywood
UPI
Carol Cole
Nat “Xing” Cole
Columbia
Anouk
Aimee
City board residency vote stalls amid ambulance, monument debates
Amarillo officials failed to adopt a residency requirement for board members as the mayor and commissioners sparred over appointments. A bid for an $11,326 Zamboni ice resurfacer was approved only after debate on specifications, while the Helium Centennial Time Columns Pavilion contract and utility costs were tabled or revised. Additional contracts for a piano, fire hydrants, and sign materials were awarded as the meeting touched on city services and civic projects.
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Amarillo
Gibson
Stroud
Frank Zamboni
Mgr
Leland Nelson
Zamboni Company
Nelson
Amarillo Air Force Base
Air Base
D. R. McGuire
Dreyfus
Joe Deason
S. Parker
Park and Recreation Commission
Deason
Fish kill blamed on Brenda cold snap along Florida coast
A cold underwater upwelling blamed on Hurricane Brenda chilled 70 miles of Florida coast killing thousands of tropical reef fish. Divers found stunned angelfish trumpet fish and more as surface waters cooled dramatically from 65 to 43 degrees and winds delayed carcass cleanup.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
Atlantic Ocean
Brenda
Florida
Gulf Stream
Ron Purdom
Florida Board of Conservation
Purdom
Palm Beach
Miami
Edwin A. Joyce Jr
Board of Conservation Marine Laboratory
St. Petersburg
Jupiter
Pompano Beach
Atlantic
Marine Lab
St Petersburg
Joyce
Saul Broida
Institute of Marine Sciences
University of Miami
Power Failure Hits Downtown Houston
A power outage affected about 20 city blocks in downtown Houston from 9:00 to 9:20 a.m. The Gable Street Substation was identified as the source while officials sought the exact cause. Several major buildings including the old Federal Building City Hall and the County Courthouse lost power and one man was briefly trapped in an elevator.
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Houston
Houston Lightning and Power Co
al Busse
Gable Street
Federal Building
Church approves 6.5 million drive for urban slums
The Lutheran Church in America won a voice vote on a resolution to raise 3 million in 1968 and 3.5 million in 1969 to aid inner city poverty relief. The plan funds community groups and personnel while addressing racial and economic discrimination.
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Atlanta, Ga
Lutheran Church In America
William Ellis
New York
LCA
Robert Neumeyer
Philadelphia
Bernard Levander
Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minn
Mission Field
Levander
Hanoi Plans Last Effort Near Saigon
North Vietnam seeks faster arms delivery from the Soviet Union for one final military push before peace talks with the United States. Deputy Premier Le Thanh Nghi heads the mission in Moscow aiming to obtain more weapons, including 122mm rockets, while Paris talks stagnate and both sides reassess the political climate.
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London
UPI
Soviet Union
Hanoi
United States
le Thanh Nghi
Kremlin
South Vietnam
Saigon
Moscow
Paris
U.S
Swisher Voters Approve Hospital Bond Issue
Swisher County residents voted in favor of a 250000 dollar bond to supplement funds for a new hospital. Existing funds total 363813 dollars including 300000 dollars from the Flores gift. The bond would require a 15 percent tax increase to 58 cents per hundred valuation.
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Tulia — Swisher County
S. F. Flores
Progressive Study Club of
Tulsa
Nanette Fabray Elected to National Hearing and Speech Board
Nanette Fabray is elected to the board of the National Association of Hearing and Speech Agencies in Washington. The announcement highlights her advocacy for communication disorders and her involvement in related organizations.
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Hollywood
UPI
Nanette Fabray
National Association of Hearings and Speech Agencies
Washington
Borger Beats Dumas 10-4 to Lead North Zone
Borger defeated Dumas 10-4 behind five hit pitching from Mike Plumlee who also hit a homer and a double. Mark Mittlester added a triple as Borger improved to 7-0 in the North Zone while Palo Duro sits 6-1 for second place. Borger 9-0 overall.
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Borger
Dumas
Mike Plumlee
Palo Duro
Plumlee
Mark Mittlester
Berger
Amiarillo
Dusters
Thompson Park
Time to Change Our Attitudes Toward Cancer
A Reader's Digest July feature argues cancer detection failures and doctor responsibility. It outlines new diagnostic techniques readers should know and highlights 43 articles on health, aging, and society for that issue.
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