Public Works Faces Cuts If $6 Billion Slashed
Washington reports indicate a White House plan to cut $6 billion from federal spending could halt more than 100 ongoing Corps of Engineers projects and affect Bureau of Reclamation work. Savings are said to be uncertain as partial suspensions may trigger penalties and inflation, with West and several states hard hit. Deputy Budget Director Zwick confirmed the plan in closed testimony.
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Kennedy and Humphrey Now Top Democratic Contenders
Kennedy emerged as the leading challenger after Indiana and Nebraska wins, pushing McCarthy aside. The race now centers on Humphrey as the new front-runner, with Kennedy the main rival in the Democratic nomination contest.
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Ailing body overcomes transplanted heart in Texas
Houston report details the death of John M. Stuckwish, 62, the 10th heart transplant patient to die after receiving a donor heart. He survived seven days with the new heart before deteriorating from liver failure and extended vascular disease. Four of the world’s transplant recipients remained living in Houston Paris London and Cape Town. Everett Thomas, 47, in Houston, was stable on the 13th day with his new heart. The Paris patient Jeann Marie Boulogne 57 and London patient Frederick West 12 days post transplant were reported in good condition. The French patient’s heart was from a 39 year old accident victim. Officials say the Houston operation was an emergency life save. Stuckwish received the heart of Clarence Nicks 36 who died May 7 from a beating.
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SCLC Officials Seek More Funds For Marchers
In Washington the Poor People's March faces a money gap with less than a third of the estimated one million dollars needed for one month. Chief organizer Ralph Abernathy plans to meet Congress as hundreds of marchers settle into church and tent shelter near the Lincoln Memorial, while Anthony Henry says about 4,000 people require transport, housing in a plywood village, and meals for a month.
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