Senate approves 4.3 billion public works funding package
The Senate passed a 4.3 billion public works appropriations bill on a 50 24 vote sending it to conference. It includes 2 423670000 for the Atomic Energy Commission and funds for Army engineers Reclamation and various flood control and power projects with Western Massachusetts allocations. SBA reports 418.1 million in long term loans to 13 420 small firms for the year ending June 30, double the prior year.
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Eugene Copley
Postal Heads Fight Raise Above Request
Washington officials opposed House committee pay rise plans for federal workers claiming the bill surpasses the general rule to match industry pay. Postmaster General Gronotski and Assistant Postmaster Murphy told the Senate committee the House proposal would cost $536.4 million in year one, $152.4 million more than the administration’s $184 million request.
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Foreign Aid Compromise Faces Morse Opposition in Senate
In Washington the administration pressed for final Senate approval of a one year 3.36 billion foreign aid compromise already cleared by the House. Senator Morse denounced it as a retreat, saying the program has brought stonings burnings and assaults on American property abroad. The House began debate on Johnson immigration reform to end national origin quotas of 1924, with Rep Clark MacGregor leading GOP critics who say the plan fails to end nationality as a gatekeeper and would bias against most countries in favor of Latin America.
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New England Council Loses Prestige Over Power Bill
The New England Council faces eroding influence as Congress doubts its motives amid opposition to a 227 million hydroelectric project on Maine’s St John River. Senators Muskie and Edmunds lead opposition, citing costs and regional politics while the council’s stance strains ties with northern lawmakers and governors.
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Los Angeles Teachers Seek Early Hire and Smaller Classes
In Los Angeles educators at the 49th AFT convention urged actions to reduce school disruption. U.S. Education Commissioner Francis Keppel condemned strikes, while Local 1021 pushed hiring two weeks early in Watts and improving parent liaison. Proposals included smaller classes to 20 students.
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Modern conservation practices safeguard soil and forests
Conservation practices protect soil from erosion and prevent woodland fires, helping retain scarce water as a drought relief measure.
Mint Introduces Silverless Quarter Coin
The Philadelphia Mint began stamping the nation’s first silverless 25 cent pieces. The new sandwich coin uses copper nickel on the faces with a pure copper core and will replace the 90 percent silver quarter. Production targets 500 million before general circulation, with initial specimens headed to the Smithsonian.
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SCLC Representative Visits Springfield Mass
A SCLC representative met with local Negro leaders in Springfield amid talk of another large civil rights demonstration. Oscar Bright of CORE warned action may be needed if police reforms are not pursued, while Mayor Ryan defended his stance. A bomb scare at Capitol Theater prompted a safety check as protests continued.
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