House Unit Blocks Safe Cigarette Study Vote
The House Rules Committee voted 6-5 to block government research authorizing a lab to identify harmful elements in cigarette smoke and seek elimination methods. Supporters may seek another vote. cost estimates ranged from 3 to 10 million dollars.
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Washington
UPI
House Rules Committee
Rules Committee
Howard W. Smith
D-Va
Argu
James J. Delaney
Big City
Agriculture Committee
Surgeon General
Public Health Service
Congress Sought $1 Billion Passamaquoddy Tidal Project
Maine lawmakers push a 1 billion bill to authorize the Passamaquoddy Tidal Power Project between Maine and Canada. Delegation with Interior and Army Corps support seeks construction, operation, and maintenance per the 1963 report. No funding figures included. May details awaited.
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UPI
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Canada
Passamaquoddy
Interior Department
Army Corps of Engineers
Margaret Chase Smith
Edmund
Muskie
Senate
Clifford G. McIntire
Stanley R. Tupper
House
Interior Dept
Dickey and Lincoln School
Secretary of Interior
Interior
Stewart Udall
Kennedy
Passamaqtoddy Bay
New Brunswick
St. John River
Senate Passes Military Authorization Bill With Bomber Funding
The Senate approved an 80 to 0 vote on a 17 billion military authorization bill and kept 52 million for work on a manned bomber, despite administration objections. Chairman Russell defended the bomber program, arguing missiles alone are not enough, and a vote to cut the bomber funding failed 64 to 20. The bill advances to a House Senate conference as civil rights debates prolong its calendar.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
House-Senate
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Russell
Russia
Spending Keeps Pace With Income Rise
Americans increased spending for goods and services by an average 94 per person in 1963, totaling 817.7 billion dollars. The 17.7 billion rise, a 5 percent increase from 1962, matched the gain in disposable personal income.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Rights Bill Speedup Rejected by Senate
In Washington the Senate voted 57 to 15 to bring the election year farm bill up for debate while civil rights legislation faces delay. Republicans pressed for House civil rights priority. Democrats led by Mike Mansfield support advancing the farm measure first, with possible 15 to 20 amendments from dairy to beef import limits.
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Senate
Washington
UPI
Mike Mansfield
Mont
Everett M. Dirksen
Police plan to impound dogs after student bite riot
Princess Anne Maryland college reports two state police dogs bit at least 14 Negro demonstrators as clashes erupted with police. Dr Neville Barron says 14 bitten requiring hospital care and more than 60 treated for injuries. Lt Gen Reckord calls situation critical and hints tougher measures. Warren Morgan says demonstrations will resume Saturday after temporary suspension.
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Princess Anne, Md
UPL
Shore
Warren Morgan
Student Appeal For Equality
Milton A. Reckord
Maryland
Princess Anne
Cambridge
North
Neville Barron
Maryland State College
Barron
Salisbury
FASTEETH Powder Keeps Teeth Firm and Clean
FASTEETH, an alkali powder, sprinkles on your plate to keep teeth firmly set and provide a confident feeling of security. No gummy taste or pasty feel. Available at druggists everywhere.
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Drog Sounlers
Johnson in Florida Speech Takes Strong Rights Stand
President Johnson opened his 1964 campaign in Florida with a firm civil rights message before a Southern crowd. He urged full participation for all Americans and pledged to push legislation, education, and action to end racial barriers while mingling with supporters at multiple stops including a Palm Beach visit to Joseph P. Kennedy and a Miami Beach event with Tony Martin and Cyd Charisse.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson
John S. Kennedy
Palm Beach
Tony Martin
Cyd Charisse
Joseph P. Kennedy
Minuteman Missiles Score Fourth Success in Cape Test
The Air Force reported the Minuteman intercontinental range missile achieved a fourth straight launch success in a 5000 mile flight. Preliminary tracking indicated all test objectives were met during Thursday night’s operation at Cape Kennedy, Florida.
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Pla
Air Force
House Vote Curbs FCC In Radio-TV Ads
Washington votes 317 43 to bar FCC from setting limits on ad length or frequency in radio and TV. 38 Democrats and 5 Republicans opposed. Senate now considers bill as broadcasters praise outcome while warning against harming audiences.
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Washington
House
Federal Communications Commission
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