Dorothy Parker 73 dies in New York hotel room
Dorothy Parker, famed short story writer and poet, dies at 73 in a Manhattan hotel. Once a central figure in the Algonquin Round Table, she was known for sharp wit and satirical verse. No survivors listed.
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House Blocks Try To Raise Debt Ceiling
Washington AP report describes a 210 to 196 House vote blocking Johnson's bid to raise the national debt ceiling by 29 billion dollars. GOP leaders push for budget cuts and a shift from Vietnam spending, while Democrats warn deficits will worsen and a new plan is needed after June.
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Passage Due On Draft Bill Next Week
Washington AP reports a compromise draft extension bill headed for prompt congressional approval to extend the draft law four years beyond June 30. It preserves deferments for college undergraduates, does not remove the President’s authority to order inductions, and outlines a nonbinding system for standards while leaving local draft boards to decide who is inducted.
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