House OK for Public Works Bill in 3.25 Billion Plan
The House passed a 3.25 billion public works and economic development bill aimed at boosting lagging economies. It would fund 2 billion in federal grants and 850 million in long term loans for public facilities and industry, with technical aid and multicounty programs. Opponents call it a boondoggle while supporters say it creates jobs over five years. The Senate is expected to consider a revised version.
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House
Senate
Johnson
Can-gress
GOP
Congress OKs Third Military Pay Rise Amid Viet Nam Push
Congress approved a $1.094 billion military pay package, boosting average pay 6 percent for officers and short-service enlisted personnel and 11 percent for longer-serving enlisted members. Vietnam combat zones gain free mailing and pay raises, with total coverage for 4,197,483 active, reserve, and retired personnel. The move follows President Johnson’s request and Senate action approving the measure on a rapid schedule.
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U.S
Viet Nam
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Senate
Johnson
Senate Armed Services Committee
More Pay Seen For Retired Federal Help
The Johnson administration dropped its objections to the main part of a bill proposing 140 million dollars yearly in raises for about 700,000 retired federal personnel and dependents. Civil Service Commission Chairman Macy and Budget Bureau official Jones testified they would not object to the cost of living increases for roughly 500,000 retired workers, but balked at a provision adding about 56 million dollars annually for survivors of deceased federal workers.
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Johnson Administration
Civil Service Commission
John W. Macy Jr
John W. Jones
Budget Bureau
Senate
House
Senate Post Office and Civil Service Committee
Macy
Jones
Peace protest tries to halt troop train at Berkeley
Four demonstrators were injured as chanting antiwar protesters attempted to halt and board a troop train. A crowd gathered at the Berkeley Santa Fe station and followed the n car to Albany. Police faced the crowd. two more demonstrators were arrested. Injured were Ann Hallett 22 Kathleen Lynch 25 John Seltz 25 and Richard Bogart 16. Isom 26 of Berkeley was booked on charges including damage to railroad property. Federal investigators questioned others.
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Calif
Viet Nam
Berkeley- Santa Fe
Albany
Herrick Hospital
Ann Hallett
San Francisco
Kathleen Lynch
John Seltz
Richard Bogart
Palo Alto
Miss Hallett
Alameda County
Raytheon to Develop Self-Propelled Hawk Missile
Raytheon Co has been awarded a 1.6 million contract by the Army to develop a self propelled Hawk missile for forward area combat zones. The 16 foot supersonic air defense missile will be mounted on a track vehicle and tested in Lexington Massachusetts.
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Lexington, Mass
Raytheon Co
Army
Minimum wage expansion to farm workers gains committee approval
The House Education and Labor Committee approved extending minimum wage coverage to millions more workers, including 1.3 million farm workers. The measure would cover beyond Johnson's 4.6 million target, with voting today pushing total coverage past 6 million and still more to be considered. A separate proposal seeks raising the wage from 1.25 to 1.73 per hour.
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Washington
House Education and Labor Committee
Johnson
Sharecropers
Incentive Pay Expanded for Aircraft Carrier Crews
Enlisted men to receive $35 a month and officers $110 a month for serving on flight deck crews on aircraft carriers. The House approved a similar bill after a report noting flight deck crews face higher death rates than other nonflying branches.
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Chicago Riot After Fatal Fire Truck Crash Near West Side
A large crowd in a West Side Negro neighborhood rioted after a woman was killed when a fire truck veered off after responding to a false alarm. Police arrested 16 for disorderly conduct. a patrolman and motorist were injured. The incident prompted road closures on Pulaski Road near Wilcox Street.
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Chicago
West Side
Wilcox Street
Pulaski Road
Frank Thielmann
Tillerman
Dr. King Withdraws Selma Voting Rights Suit
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. withdrew a suit against Dallas County officials in Mobile hours after federal voting registrars were assigned to Selma. The action, filed last February, sought access for demonstrations against alleged discriminatory practices by the county Board of Registrars. Attorneys noted the registrar assignment made the suit unnecessary as 2,881 Negroes registered in two days.
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Ala
UPD
Martin Luther ‘King Jr
Dallas County
Selma
King
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
SCLC
U.S
Daniel H. Thomas
Mobile
Wilson Baker
Baker
Dallas
Cross Burned In Maine Park
A large seven foot cross was burned in Capitol Park Augusta near the State house and Governor Reed's mansion around 9 p.m. Police said the kerosene-soaked structure was built of thick wood and lit by a group of men or youths who fled after the blaze.
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Augusta
Maine
UPI
Capitol Park
Statehouse
John H. Reed
Oil Imports Said Hung By Politics
Washington Congressman Silvio Conte said a report on quota restrictions for residual fuel imports is delayed for purely political reasons. He warned the postponement by the Office of Emergency Planning could hurt New England’s economy by delaying removal of restrictions on a vital fuel. Conte accused coal interests of pressuring for coal to replace residual oil.
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Pittsfield
Silvio OQ
Conte
New England
Office of Emergency Planning
OEP
Navy Ends Search For Missing Captain Carter
The Navy halted efforts to find Capt. Robert R. Carter 47 destroyer squadron commander missing at sea after a search 330 miles north of Bermuda found no trace. He reportedly fell overboard during heavy seas aboard the Newman K. Perry. A memorial service is planned at Newport Naval Base Chapel by the Sea. He is survived by his widow and three daughters.
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Robert R. Carter
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Newman K. Perry
Bermuda
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