88th Congress to Debate Kennedy Proposals in Opening Session
The 88th Congress opens amid clashes over Kennedy's domestic program with a White House breakfast and a push to expand the Rules Committee to 15. House and Senate newcomers take oaths as Democrats hold a slim advantage. key fight centers on liberal versus conservative control of the Rules panel and civil rights legislation.
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Kennedy Faces Democratic Cohesion Challenge in New Congress
President Kennedy’s top worry as Congress opens is getting Democrats to act as a party. With 67 senators to 33 and 258 to 176 in the House, party discipline could grant him his agenda, but conservatives on the Rules Committee and a cross party demolition coalition threaten progress amid lawmakers’ lassitude and slow action.
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Kennedy faces House hurdle on program push
The analysis notes that a majority of 218 House members can force a program from a committee to a floor vote. With Democrats at 258, Kennedy could win if a bloc of 218 aligned, making the Rules Committee a minor obstacle. The discussion continues on page 14 under See Biggest Problem.
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Tshombe Threatens Sabotage as Katanga Crisis Deepens
Elisabethville Katanga ap Renewed threats by Moise Tshombe to blow up key industrial sites in Katanga threaten to derail the UN Congo reunification effort. The Union Miniere company says two dams and power stations near Kolwezi, supplying most of Katanga’s hydro power, are mined and Tshombe’s gendarmerie occupy mines and plants. The UN faces a deadline from Secretary General U Thant to reintegrate Katanga while tribal fighting rises in Kasai and UN manpower remains stretched.
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Katanga Leader Seen Giving Up Fight for Independence
London report says President Moise Tshombe issued a statement from Elisabethville indicating he is abandoning the bid for an independent Katanga after urging from British Consul Derek Dodson to cooperate with the United Nations Congo plan.
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Inside Washington pace quickens as Congress opens
A report notes Congress begins its new session in Washington with a busy timetable. The piece outlines the legislative agenda and expected early actions shaping fiscal and policy debates in the nation’s capital.
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Billings Elected Speaker as Vermont Legislature Opens
Vermont lawmakers begin the 47th biennial session with Franklin S. Billings Jr. of Woodstock elected speaker by 217 of 240 ballots. Asa S. Bloomer chosen as Senate president pro tem, while George W. F. Cook wins a seat on the Senate Committee on Committees. Hoff expects cooperation with Billings as he readies his own program.
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Windsor
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Edward Conlin
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Howard E. Armstrong
Seth Warner
Cornelius O. Granai
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Committee On Committees
Rutland Railway Abandoned in 20 Days by ICC
The Interstate Commerce Commission refused to delay the Rutland Railway abandonment of its 332 mile line, authorizing the move in 20 days. Rutland, idle since a September 1961 strike, held earlier authority to end operations by December 26, with a later stay lifted. The order excludes 36.9 miles on the NY Central trackage-rights section.
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Empire State Building Fire Damages Several Floors
A two alarm blaze at the Empire State Building evacuated workers before dawn and damaged offices on at least three floors. By 8:10 a.m. the fire was under control, then flames reappeared on the 33rd floor after reopening. No injuries reported. Some broadcasting equipment was knocked off air briefly as flames were seen on multiple floors. The fire started in a utility pipe shaft and appeared to involve insulation material.
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J F K to Meet Kuznetsov in High Level Talks
President Kennedy will hold a late afternoon meeting with Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Vasily Kuznetsov in the first top level U S Soviet talks since the Cuban crisis windup. Rusk to meet Kuznetsov at noon followed by a State Department luncheon.
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Bennington Trustees Hear Trailer Case And Utility Requests
Bennington Village trustees meet at 7 p.m. to hear first interpretation of trailer ban following voters decision. Lafayette Lyons requests water and sewer for Rockwood Mobile Home Park off Oakes Street, filed Dec 18. Attorney John B Harte seeks services for Joseph Corcoran’s Morgan Street trailer court, but only after costs for dismantling illegal connections are paid and a Troy plumber is identified. Atty Levin to rule on a Dec 18 motion prohibiting winter street excavation to protect repairs and delay new trailer parks until spring when zoning changes take effect.
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Reuben Levin
Gibney proposes town to supervise area recreation facilities
Village President James B. Gibney urged the Town of Bennington to take over the area’s recreation facilities and possibly those of Old and North Bennington villages. The selectmen set a Jan 16 meeting to study the plan with village trustees and district reps while weighing costs and the idea of selling the Girls’ Club building for village offices.
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Felt in Vietnam For Talks on War
Adm. Harry D. Felt arrived in Saigon for talks on the war against Communist guerrillas. Officials anticipate possible air strikes to soften targets before ground assaults and faster delivery of economic aid to strategic hamlets as Viet Cong positions near the Cambodian border face renewed pressure. Viet Cong medical center near the border was destroyed in fighting as U.S. air force units faced ground fire. Felt will meet Gen. Paul D. Harkins to discuss current military strategy.
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Board of public accountability probes New York blackout
The chair man of a three man board says the study will continue despite a boycott by Bertram A. Powers of Local 6 AFL CIO ITU. Powers did not attend the first meeting and plans to keep boycotting unless his local approves participation. The board is to report by Friday or sooner if possible.
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Telstar Satellite Delivers First Full TV Broadcast
New Telstar satellite relayed its first full scale television program simultaneously to Europe and the United States. Stations on both continents viewed films of the Washington National Gallery ceremony where President Kennedy opened Mona Lisa display Tuesday night.
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Kennedy notes dock strike threatens foreign aid impact
President Kennedy worries over the Atlantic and Gulf coasts dock strike affecting foreign aid. An assistant secretary of labor James J. Reynolds said pressures are mounting on both sides as the 18 day strike cripples shipping from Maine to Texas. The 60,000 worker walkout reaches as far as West Germany in impact.
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