Johnson's 64 Goals face jobs tax cuts and rights
President Johnson outlines a busy 1964 agenda focusing on unemployment, a $110 billion tax cut, civil rights legislation, and Medicare for the aged. He seeks a relentless peace offensive toward the Soviet Union, urging swift action rather than waiting beyond elections.
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Congress
Russia
United States
Nikitai S. Khrushchev
White House
Soviet Union
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West
Kermit Gordon
Williams Coliese
France Rejects Bid to Return Arguod to West Germany
Bonn protests for return of OAS leader Antoine Argoud condemned to life in prison after a Munich kidnapping. Paris notes refute the request saying Argoud should not be handed over. Bonn prepares an immediate reply while reiterating sovereignty and the need for swift transfer.
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UPI
France
West Germany
OAS
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Sonn
Argoud
Munich
Argaud
West Berliner Commits Death By Own Action
A West Berlin youth, distressed after leaving relatives in East Berlin, killed himself by jumping in front of a train at Friedrichstrasse station on the Western return trip. Police blamed depression from the parting and noted he was among about 100,000 West Berliners who entered East Berlin with a Christmas pass. He remains unidentified.
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Berlin
UPI
East Berlin
West Berlin
Friedrichstrasse
Reds Burn Venezuela Border City in San Cristobal
Pro-Castro supporters set fire to much of San Cristobal’s business district near the Colombian border. Initial damage reported over 700000 dollars as a dynamite blast sparked the blaze before midnight, fighting raged for hours before firefighters from San Cristobal and Cucuta contained it.
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Venezuela
UPI
San Cristobal
Cucuta
Colombia
Three Die in Nursing Home Fire in Columbia Mississippi
Fire swept a one story nursing home in Columbia Mississippi early today killing three of the 17 occupants. An employee said the blaze likely started from a floor furnace. Sixteen occupants were men, most veterans of World War I. no survivors reported injured.
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Mississippi
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Powers and Volpe defend press against GOP control charge
Massachusetts Senate President John E. Powers and former Governor John A. Volpe rejected Speaker John F. Thompson's claim that the press is Republican controlled. In a WBZ interview Powers praised press coverage as fair and balanced while Volpe defended reporters as doing a good job amid political scrutiny.
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More Than 200 Die In New Year Traffic Toll
The Associated Press reports at least 223 Americans died in traffic accidents over New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, a toll higher than the seasonal average but below the Christmas period. The 48-hour tally replaces the former 30-hour window for comparisons, with 1963 monthly averages cited for context.
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Reporters Criticize Bias in Governor Coverage Across Parties
A veteran journalist argued reporters “called them as they saw them” and contended press scrutiny of Republican governors mirrors that of Democratic leaders, reflecting on fairness and partisan pressure in coverage.
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Makarios Aims to End Turkey's Role in Cyprus
Cyprus President Archbishop Makarios announced a campaign to dissolve treaties guaranteeing Cyprus sovereignty with Britain Greece and Turkey. He cites Turkish aggression amid Greek Turkish communal strife and notes the step requires abrogation of all three treaties. Three monks died in a monastery raid near Nicosia as tensions flare. Turkey vows to uphold the treaties.
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Greek Regime Seeks NATO Meeting Over Cyprus Crisis
Athens sources say the caretaker government asked NATO to convene an extraordinary meeting of the Atlantic Alliance Permanent Council in Paris to address the Cyprus issue. The committee was expected to discuss the Cyprus crisis in Paris this afternoon.
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Peabody backs bipartisan revenue panel for relief
Gov. Peabody told the House Senate joint convention that louder complaints about rising real estate taxes demand an acceptable relief plan this year. He proposes a bipartisan Revenue Policy Commission to craft ways to ease local burdens, reporting by December 1. He said earlier plans to boost city funding failed without support from cities, business, labor, and party leaders.
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Excellence: Kennedy Inspired State Board Program 1964
The speech ties the 1964 Pea body program to President Kennedy's call to make the commonwealth "a city on a hill." The governor pledges vigorous pursuit of excellence in government, notes past emphasis on quality and anti corruption, cites raises for state workers, and urges a modern, professional personnel program with stronger recruitment, exams, training, classification, and simpler appeals.
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Governor proposes reorganization to add planning and housing
Massachusetts plans to reorganize the Department of Commerce to include planning urban renewal housing and transportation. The governor cites past proposals by John A. Volpe and Rep. Sidney Curtiss and urges a state science research center to keep private investment from Massachusetts brain power. Increase state aid to upgrade local airports and improve access to markets.
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Expanded Recreation Education Plan Calls For Higher Bond Issuance
The proposal urges raising the annual parks and expansion bond from 1 million to 3 million dollars for park facilities and funds an education program with federal partnership for more community college and vocational facilities. It cites Berkshire Community College, pilot projects for talented and disadvantaged students, year‑round studies, and greater scholarship funds as part of civil rights aims.
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Reform agenda aims to curb violence and boost law respect
A conference on judicial and safety reforms proposes measures sparked by Kennedy assassination fallout and police slayings in Massachusetts. It urges a highway safety program with beginner licenses, better vehicle inspections, local accident reporting, speed limit regulation, and longer license plate change times. It also seeks broader jury use in county courts, expanded Supreme Judicial Court powers, part time retired judges, and a 18 year old driving age reduction amid education concerns.
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