Congress Confirms LBJ Order For Protection of Candidates
Washington UPI report notes Congress and President Johnson moved to shield presidential and vice presidential hopefuls after Senator Kennedy's assassination. Secret Service protection is now law for major candidates including McCarthy Nixon Rockefeller Stassen Wallace Humphrey. Funding totals $400,000 through month end with potential $2 million next fiscal year. 575 agents serve near presidents and protect against forgery. borrowing from other agencies possible to cover all candidates.
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Johnson weighs veto on revised anticrime bill
President Johnson faced a choice to accept a bill he calls faulty or veto it in hopes of a tougher crime law. With Sen. Robert F. Kennedy slain and crime rising, officials expected no immediate sign of stronger gun curbs. Johnson criticized Congress for watered down proposals in a national radio and TV address.
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Supreme Court
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Senate
Congressmen Weigh Pension Hikes After Social Security Boost
Washington report notes lawmakers moved to increase their own pension amid changes to Social Security. It compares a typical citizen’s $145 monthly benefit rising to $165 and outlines how a 62 year old congressman with 24 years service would see a larger annual retirement stipend under a committee approved bill awaiting House action.
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UPI
Joe
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Senate
Johnson
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Hays
Daly resigns from Voice of America amid staff dispute
Washington UPI John Charles Daly resigns as director of the Voice of America accusing leader Leonard H. Marks of executive undercutting by staff reassignments while Daly was abroad. He notes no intent to control content and cites a salary debate amid broader federal pension and gun control bill discussions in Congress.
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Daly
VOA
Gardener Opens First Bank Account After Home Break-In
Gardener William Hoo per, 60, says he learned a hard lesson after thieves tied him up in Creworke and stole a tin box containing 6,000 pounds from under his bed. He deposited several thousand pounds at a bank, noting the thieves missed some.
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Crewkerne
England
UPI
William Hooper
Yevtushenko Poems Death of RFK in Moscow TV
Moscow based poet Yevgeny Yevtushenko voiced his anger at U S policy after RFK's death. He recited on Moscow television condemning United States actions, bombing Vietnam, and urged conscience over killing while invoking famous symbols and ideals.
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UPI
Russia
Yevgeny Yevtushenko
Robert F. Kennedy
America
Kennedy
United States
Yevtushenko
Martin Luther) King
Vietnam
Bennington Banner Advertising Rates and Contact
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Macmillan urges Britain to be fair to American cousins
In a televised speech Harold Macmillan, aged 74, pleads for understanding after the Kennedy assassination. He emphasizes Americans are Britain’s people and warns against harsh judgments while recalling his American-born mother. Prime Minister Harold Wilson echoes calls for democratic resolve and informed, peaceful cooperation with the United States.
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