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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1965
Page
3
Congress floor debate opens on two Johnson priority bills. Senate takes up a 1.3 billion education aid measure for elementary and secondary schools while the House considers a six billion health package expanding Social Security benefits, hospital care, and related coverage for seniors and others.
In Pawtucket Rhode Island teachers end a nine day work stoppage as Superior Court Judge Weisberger postpones contempt actions. About 360 of 487 teachers participated though individual not union actions were claimed. Schools planned to reopen as contract talks resume in court.
AUGUSTA Maine UPI The Taxation Committee reported three sweepstakes and lottery bills and recommended that all three ought not to pass The Maine House tabled two bills until April 20 and killed the third Democratic Rep John Cottrell Jr of Portland chair of the committee said one lottery bill would be held in committee enabling full debate on the lottery question at a later date.
The NSBA reversed its anti federal aid stance at its 23rd annual convention and voted to accept funds with state administration. Delegates, including President elect Mrs Fred L Paul, urged judicial review in Johnson’s 1.3 billion plan to resolve church state issues while aiding public and private schools.
Washington AP reports New England governors and Congress members held a joint conference on residual oil imports rail passenger service and regional planning. They urged faster reviews by the Office of Economic Planning pressed for New England group to inform on interstate concerns and discussed a possible meeting with President Johnson.
In San Antonio Texas voters elected the first Negro city councilman, Rev. H. James, 46, a Baptist minister, on a Good Government League ticket. He defeated three opponents as league allies, including incumbent Mayor W. McAllister, also won seats.
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