Johnson enjoys holiday at LBJ Ranch as governors back him
President Johnson rests at his Texas ranch during a quiet holiday weekend while meeting with Democratic governors in St Louis who issued a supportive statement praising his leadership. He signs a bill authorizing 43 million dollars for elderly programs and marks Medicare’s first anniversary. The committee recommends withholding federal highway funds until routes protect natural resources and beauty.
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San Antonio
Tex
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LBJ
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Washington.pout Co
Alexei N. Kosygin
Middle East
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Joanson
Lady Bird
Shriver Fights for CEO Backing in Congress
Senator Shriver faces a tough battle over the Office of Economic Opportunity as Congress weighs the 1968 budget. He warns the life of antipoverty programs may hinge on funding levels and GOP moves to dismantle OKO.
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America
Albert A. Quie
Minnesota
Charles E. Goodell
New York
Council of Economic Opportunity Advisers
White House
Meetings In Meigs Women’s Auxiliary Board Meeting
The Women’s Auxiliary of Veterans Memorial Hospital Executive Board will hold a meeting on Monday July 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the hospital conference room.
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Women’s Auxiliary, of Veterans Memorial Hospital
New FOI Act Reached Few Changes Expected
Washington AP report notes federal agencies begin under a new Freedom of Information Act with few expecting major procedural changes. Law allows access to most documents with nine categories exempt. officials skeptical, some implying ongoing secrecy. White House says records not classified are provided. agencies plan public reading rooms to aid access.
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D—Calif
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D. Mo
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George Christian
White House
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