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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1964

Page

3

Rights Bill Kept Alive In Senate

Washington AP reports the Senate votes 54 to 37 to place the civil rights bill on its agenda rather than sending it to the Judiciary Committee. Senator Javits and Mansfield clashed over delaying tactics as debate stretched over five hours. Mansfield hinted he may seek hearings in the Judiciary, with March 4 timing sidetracked by a wheat cotton bill.

Washington Senate Judiciary Committee Javits Blacks Mike Mansfield Judiciary Jacob K. Javits Mansfield

Glenn Injured In Bathroom During Orbital Mission Prep

Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. slipped on a bathroom rug while shaving, sustaining a forehead cut and a bruise behind the left ear. He was taken to Grant Hospital for observation with a mild concussion, as aides described the mishap during campaign coverage amid Glenn's senatorial bid.

Columbus Ohio John H. Glenn Jr Glenn U.S Grant Hospital Warren Leimbach Andy Gov. Rockefeller Asters New Hampshire

GOP Group Proposes Seven Point Anti Poverty Plan

Washington Republicans unveiled a seven point antipoverty program aimed at aiding children and low income families. They call for reforms to urban renewal and public housing, rehabilitation for the physically handicapped, school upgrades in poverty areas, federally aided programs for children, more trained welfare workers, and research on population control related to poverty reduction.

Washington UPD House Senate Joint Senate Economic Committee Johnson Congress

N Y delays race track tax aid renewal debate

The New York State Senate considers renewing the United Racing Association tax concession for 6 million annually through 1979 as a hearing delays action. Critics allege conflicts of interest from trustees while defenders call trustees honest businessmen amid questions over Belmont Saratoga and Aqueduct remodeling. A key amendment seeks a temporary postponement for further inquiry.

Albany N.Y State Senate New York Racing Association Seymour R. Thaler Queens Aqueduct Saratoga Belmount Park Belmont Sen Thaler William F. Condon Jeremiah Bloom Abraham Bernstein New York Bloom Edward J. Spenc Nassau County

Balloon Probe Of Atmosphere Set For Friday Launch

In Palestine Texas AP reports plans for another balloon launch to study upper atmosphere conditions. Weather permitting a giant balloon from the National Center for Atmospheric Research will rise Friday near Palestine carrying a 1,300 pound telescope to 100,900 feet to examine the sun's corona.

Palestine Tex National Center For Atmospheric Research Texas

Loans for Foreign Development Refused by House

The House rejected President Johnson's request for 342 million dollars in additional IDA contributions 208 to 188, sending the bill back to the Banking Committee. The vote blocks a plan to expand long term loans to underdeveloped nations and jeopardizes 17 wealthier members seeking to raise 750 million dollars for three fiscal years starting 1965. The defeat comes amid claims that Britain France West Germany and Japan are not paying their fair share.

Washington UPI House Johnson U.S International Development Association Silvia O. Conte R-Mass House Banking Committee Britain France West Germany Japan IDA Fisenhower United States Senate Association

Leap Day Birthdays Highlighted in Denver Family

Charlotte Stone aged eight and her father Charles Stone aged forty eight observe birthdays on February 29 celebrating leap year origins. Both were born on leap day, marking the family’s rare birthday tradition in Denver.

Denver Charlotte Stone Charles Stone

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