Johnson outlines Great Society budget with adjustments
President Johnson presented a 1966 budget calling for a record 99.7 billion dollar cost, including a 1.75 billion cut in excise taxes and a 2.1 billion rise in Social Security benefits. He pledged increased federal education funding, expanded poverty programs, and continued defense spending while aiming for a 5.3 billion deficit and a 322.5 billion debt. He warned of higher payroll taxes next year and noted a growing need for public services amid rising population and incomes.
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World Mourns Sir Winston Churchill Funeral Plans
The world mourns Sir Winston Churchill as he lies at Hyde Park Gate awaiting a state funeral to be attended by monarchs presidents and leaders. The service will be led by the Archbishop of Canterbury and mark the largest gathering of statesmen since Kennedy's 1963 funeral.
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Johnson Recovery Is Rapid
President Johnson, recovering from a heavy cold at Bethesda Naval Hospital, hopes to fly to London for Sir Winston Churchill's funeral if doctors allow. He told five reporters he wants to attend Saturday, though doctors may keep him until Thursday for rest.
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Thant May Ask 2 Month UN Recess
Secretary General U Thant favors a two month UN General Assembly recess if needed to avert a Soviet American showdown over the Russians vote. He awaits replies from the two powers to a settlement plan as the general debate ends and voting on agenda and steering committee begins. The dispute centers on the UN Charter penalty for two years of non payment of dues.
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Tragic Fremont Bathtub Accident Kills 8 Year Old
Police report an 8 year old, Robert Andrew Thrun, died after a plugged in iron was dropped into a Fremont bathtub by a younger brother. He was the son of Mr and Mrs James Thrun.
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Severe ice and snow storms widespread across the Midwest and East
Severe ice and snow storms cause widespread power failures and transport disruption from northern Illinois to New England. Cars slide on ice packed streets as lines fall, leaving hundreds without electricity amid blizzards and closings.
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School bond issues face voters without automatic approval
Inside The Messenger editorial notes bond issues no longer receive an automatic stamp of approval from voters. The issue appears on Editorial Page 4.
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Johnson seeks 610 million for Appalachian aid program
President Johnson asked Congress for 610 million dollars to fund Appalachian development this year and next. The plan aims to improve roads, natural resources, and employment across 11 states, with 840 million for a 2350 mile highway network to boost regional growth. The region spans from Pennsylvania to Alabama, including West Virginia and parts of Georgia Kentucky Maryland North Carolina Ohio South Carolina Tennessee and Virginia.
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Johnson budget highlights outline 1966 fiscal plan
President Johnson's budget message details defense expansion with reduced outlays and modest rises for international and space programs. Deficit aims lower than 1965, with tax cuts and excise tax reforms starting July 1 1965. Proposals include elderly health insurance, higher Social Security wage bases, highway funding, surface transport research, postal rate reviews, and a new housing and urban development department to fight poverty.
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Johnson Requests $9.6 Million For Racine Locks Project
President Johnson proposes 1.59 billion dollars in Army Engineers and Reclamation funds for water projects starting July 1. Among construction requests are 9.6 million for the Racine locks and dam and 10.5 million for the Racine locks and dam. Johnson argues water capacity is vital to economic development and urges Congress to approve a larger program than last year.
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Best Husband In Yugoslavia Tombstone Tale
In Stolac near Opli cici a 500-year-old stone honors Prince Radivoj Viatkovic engraved with the claim he was the best husband in the Dubrava during his era.
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