Senate Civil Rights Debate Drags On In Sparse Galleries
Washington AP describes a half filled Senate gallery as civil rights debates continue with long speeches. Proponents and opponents trade courteous remarks while few senators remain attentive. The scene highlights a slow process with quorum rules prompting attendance. The article notes senators drift between desks, sign mail, or read as discussions stretch.
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U S Farm Policy Proposes End To Grain Barriers
Geneva reports the United States proposes a world treaty to end grain trade barriers in exchange for binding domestic policies and guaranteed foreign market access. W Michael Blumenthal announced the plan at a GATT briefing ahead of the Kennedy round talks. Britain Japan and the European Community are named as chief grain importers. The proposal would replace the 1965 expiry wheat agreement and cover corn barley and oats. France and West Germany pressure on tariffs is noted.
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Moonlighting and Unemployment Rise Reported
Washington AP reports more workers hold multiple jobs, with AFL-CIO criticizing moonlighting as a factor in rising unemployment. Baren of Labor statistics show a sharp uptick, with 5.7 percent of Armenian American workers moonlighting and a national rate around 3.3 percent.
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Galveston Man Hired as Santa Fe Traffic Manager
Topeka Kansas AP reports William Rodgers of Galveston has been appointed traffic manager for the Santa Fe Railway in Topeka effective April 1. Rodgers succeeds George Shereian who retires that date. Wate Rendenders has served as passenger rate manager at Galveston since 1952.
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