L B J Opens Bobby Baker Tax Files
Senate investigators seek to trace how Robert G Baker acquired thousands in cash kept in his Senate office while President Johnson signs an order allowing the Rules Committee to review Baker’s tax files. Testimony from Gertrude Novak details cash deposits and a $54,889 stock profit split with Baker tied to a failed Carousel Motel project and stock investments.
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Robert G. Baker
Johnson
Rules Committee
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Johson
Carl T. Curtis
Gertrude Co. Novak
Ocean City
Novak
Sen. B. Everett Jordan
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North Brookfield school board halted prayer ruling
North Brookfield Massachusetts faces a sharp ruling as Judge Paul C. Reardon orders an end to daily prayers and Bible readings in public schools. The state Supreme Court may hear an appeal while the board weighs next steps amid ongoing legal pressure and council guidance.
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UPI
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U.S. Supreme Court
U. S.’ Supreme Court
Edward W. Brooke
Massachusetts’ Supreme Court
Paul C. Reardon
Reardon
Supreme Court
Martin D. Leach
State Supreme Court
Aime G. Morin
Frederick, Grabert
Pro Prayer
Fuil
Lawrence de Lucie
William S. Smith
Joseph 5. Durkin
Brooke
Owen B. Kiernan
President Rickover Retained After Retirement Nomination
President Johnson nominated Vice Admiral Hyman Rickover for retirement at his three star rank yet the Navy will keep its nuclear reactor expert on duty. Rickover, called the father of the nuclear submarine, reached retirement age but will be retained on active duty after his retirement list is prepared. Thomas C. Mann was named for assistant secretary of state for inter-American affairs. Malcolm Kilduff noted Rickover's unique qualifications justify continued service.
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Johnson
Dyman G. Rickover
Navy
Thomas C. Mann
Mexico
Rieckover
White House
Malcolm Kilduff
Rickover
Secretary of Navy
Paul Nitze
New Antibias Rules Issued by Wirtz
Washington UPI report says Labor Secretary Wirtz issued rules banning racial discrimination in federal registered apprenticeship programs. Effective Jan 17 the government may strike any program from the list for not meeting youth selection standards.
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Washington
UPI
W. Willard Wirtz
Senator Smith Clashes Over Portsmouth Shipyard
In a Washington dispute Sen. Margaret Chase Smith, R Maine, accuses Sen. Tom McIntyre, D New Hampshire, of attacking her integrity over shipyard closing plans. McIntyre calls her remarks irresponsible yet both seek Defense Secretary McNamara clarity on future closures, with Gilpatric saying no current plans exist.
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Maine
Portsmouth
McIntyre
Seasonal Decline In Nonfarm Jobs Hits November Figures
Washington reports a slight seasonal dip in nonfarm payrolls with November payrolls at 58,304,000, down about 100,000 from October. Compared with last year, employment rose by 1,476,000, driven mainly by service industries.
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Washington
Labor Department
State Tax Rise Seen as Virtual Certainty
The Peabody administration faces a likely tax increase next year unless revenue surges, with Sen. Fleming and Rep. Toomey warning that current budget figures for fiscal 1965 exceed estimates. They urge cutting 1964 appropriations and keeping 1965 authorizations tight to avoid new General Fund revenue. The note cites $606 million in requests and $35 million in general funds linked to salaries and expanded services.
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William D. Fleming
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John J. Toomey
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Ways and Means
William A. Waldron
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Toomey
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