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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1965
Page
3
Washington AP reports House Democratic leaders press for passage by nightfall of a $6 billion health care Social Security bill amid Republican claims of a rubber stamp. A preliminary vote on a Byrnes introduced substitute backed by President Johnson is expected late today as payroll tax rise is discussed.
Washington discussions on Johnson voting rights bill show Democrats pressing to pass the administration version while Republicans warn of overreach. Key figures Rep. Celler and Sen. Bayh voice constitutional doubts as lawmakers seek to end state and local poll taxes.
In Albany the GOP held back Senate approval of a Democratic sales tax bill. Majority Leader Joseph Zaret indicated Republicans may offer amendments, and action could come today if their additions are not too unreasonable for Democrats to accept.
In Lexington three Negro denominations AME Church AME Zion and Christian Methodist Episcopal join negotiations for a united Protestant church within the Consultation on Church Union CCU They total about 2.5 million members and expect early acceptance from their governing bodies as the panel moves toward an actual plan of union with other mainline groups.
Washington reports COMSAT says Early Bird has completed a first space test with top marks. The radiotelevision satellite will relay television, telephone, and data, with a planned stationary orbit over the equator off Brazil after final orbital adjustments. Public service sales are slated for June 1.
The Vermont Senate voted 17-11 to abolish the death penalty in most circumstances. The measure, already passed by the House, would exempt killings of on duty police or Windsor state prison staff or second convictions if not related. Governor Hoff said he will sign into law and the bill returns to the House for concurrence on a Judiciary Committee amendment.
CORE in New York City plans active opposition to Mayor Wagner's re election citing apathy toward Negro and Puerto Rican communities. They will stage a World’s Fair opening day demonstration but have not chosen an alternative candidate.
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