Johnson Chooses Personal Diplomacy in Cold War Push
President Johnson signals use of personal diplomacy to ease U S Soviet tensions and end the cold war. He suggests possible Khrushchev talks, messages, and public statements while keeping open channels for a summit if fruitful. Secretary Rusk backs open contacts and private correspondence.
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Third Meeting of Tax Study Group Set in Bemidji
The Interim Tax Study Commission will hold its third statewide meeting January 28 in Bemidji. Sen. Donald O. Wright said the session focuses on 14 northwestern counties labeled areas of persistent unemployment and low incomes. He urged wage earners and others to send advance notices to the commission. The session will be at the Elks Club auditorium.
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Removal Upheld by N. D. Court
North Dakota Supreme Court upheld Gov. William L. Guy’s removal of Herman H. Joos as chairman of the board of administration which oversees penal institutions hospitals and Capitol housekeeping. Paul Dalager was appointed to give Democrats a majority on the five member board. The court noted removal requires cause but that the governor defines what constitutes cause amid allegations of irregular fiscal practices at state institutions.
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Capitol
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Supreme Court
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Johnson Will Decide on Holding Press Meetings
James Marlow notes President Johnson has held two office press sessions without TV or radio and may, when mood strikes, meet before live cameras. He compares Johnson to Roosevelt Truman in non televised sessions and Eisenhower Kennedy in televised ones. If pace continues he may exceed Roosevelt’s 998 total conferences.
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Republicans Ready to Attack Johnson Budget Plans
Republicans in Congress prepare to challenge President Johnson's forthcoming spending budget, aiming to curb waste while acknowledging the proposed total could exceed 100 billion dollars. Senate leader Everett Dirksen signals vigilance against any excess and possible late-year supplemental requests. Johnson pledges careful trimming without harming security or needed programs.
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Delaware Governor Signs Bill on Race
Delaware Governor Eo bert N. Carvel signed a public accommodations bill into law to curb racial discrimination. The measure makes it illegal to refuse service in public accommodations because of race creed color or national origin and repeals a prior law allowing a business owner to deny service if he believed it would hurt his business.
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Eobert N. Carvel
Delaware
Christmas Cheer Returns to White House with Tree Lighting
Mourning period for John F. Kennedy ends Sunday as President Johnson plans to light the national Christmas tree near the White House park. Johnson also sends Christmas greetings to armed forces, praising peace and remembrance of Kennedy.
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Idlewild Airport Renamed John F. Kennedy International
New York AP reports Idlewild Airport will be renamed John F. Kennedy International Airport on Tuesday marking the third name change in 20 years. Mayor Robert F. Wagner signed the law Wednesday establishing the new designation.
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Idlewild
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Robert F. Wagner
Native Thieves Loot Air Bases in Morocco
AP report details how native thieves plundered U S air bases in Morocco before handover to the Moroccan government. Bases stripped of runways offices barracks and equipment, with widespread theft including doors locks wiring panels and copper and bronze fittings. An Arab was accidentally electrocuted during the looting as U S forces reduced a rear guard to about 150 personnel.
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U.S
Morocco
Air Force
Associated Press
Strategic Air Command
United States
GE Agrees to Pay 11 Million in Settlements
General Electric Co. will pay nearly 11 million dollars to settle 32 suits tied to 1961 antitrust rulings. U S District Judge Sylvester Ryan approved the out-of-court settlements on Wednesday. The largest payout, about 6 million, went to Consolidated Edison Co. of New York.
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General Electric Co
U.S. Dist
Sylvester Ryan
Consolidated Edison Co
Farms of 1000 acres dominate half US farmland
The article notes that farms spanning about 1,000 acres make up roughly half of all farm land across the United States, highlighting the concentration of land in large holdings.
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United States
Campaign to promote Great Lakes fish begins in Duluth
A campaign launched by Duluth area legislators and officials aims to put Great Lakes fish on the dinner table. They seek February as state fish month and federal help for the fresh water fishing industry, with involvement from Lake Superior industry members and a Federal Bureau of Commercial Fisheries coordinator.
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Duluth
Committee seeks matching funds for promotional campaign
A committee plans to add matching funds to a sum from the industry to underwrite a promotional effort. The request is expected to be at least $10,000.
One Day Launch Record Set by Air Force Atlas Rockets
At Vandenberg Air Force Base California the Air Force launched three Atlas rockets in just over 12 hours. All flights were reported successful by industry sources.
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Calif
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