Senate Finance Unit Tackles Tax Cut Bill
The Senate Finance Committee resumed work on an $11 billion tax cut bill amid pressure from President Johnson for fast action. The panel faced a key procedural choice on delaying amendments or drafting first, with over 55 amendments proposed. If no roadblocks appear, observers expect Senate action in about three to four weeks.
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Lodge Won't Run In Wisconsin Primary Race
In Saigon AP United States Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge said he declined a request to run in Wisconsin's Republican presidential primary. Wisconsin Rep John Byrnes would head an uncommitted delegation to the GOP convention if major candidates stay out of the April 7 primary, a plan raised after last month’s dark horse speculation.
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Metric System Topic of Hearing
Washington hearing on abandoning the English foot pound and gallon system to adopt the metric system. No final action was taken as the Senate committee opened the new session with this issue.
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N.Y. Delegates Back Rockefeller in Maneuver
Governor Rockefeller won the unanimous endorsement of the New York Republican State Committee for the presidential nomination, securing nearly all 92 national convention votes as only two of 62 counties failed to participate. Rockefeller left before the vote. the move blocks a Goldwater delegate raid, recalling a 1969 Kennedy-era tactic.
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Waterway Projects Studied at Northeast Resources Meet
Washington AP reports that two New England water projects drew discussion at the Northeast Resources Group meeting. Senator Muskie expects continued Kennedy era support for the Passamaquoddy Tidal Power Project and counters claims of New Brunswick disinterest. Senator Aiken advocates Champlain Canal improvements to cut 1400 miles for barge traffic between the Atlantic and Great Lakes regions.
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Berkshire Eagle Subscription Rates By Carrier And Mail
Subscription rates listed for Berkshire Eagle cover carrier delivery at 45 cents per week and mail service with zone based pricing. Monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual options shown, plus change of address guidance urging notification to local post office and the paper to avoid service interruption.
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Romney as GOP draft target but not active candidate
Governor George Romney of Michigan signaled in a National Press Club speech that he is available for the Republican nomination yet denied being an active candidate. He warned the nation faces a loss of direction and individual responsibility amid weakened local government, corporate and union power, slow economic growth, and rising social tensions.
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Rights Bill Hearings Start Tomorrow in Congress
Washington United Press International reports the House rules and judiciary committees will begin hearings on a sweeping civil rights bill Thursday. Expected testimony includes Emanuel Celler and William McCulloch as leading sponsors, with at least a dozen congressional witnesses anticipated. Southern Democrats and a Northern Republican are noted as early participants.
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Nixon Foreseen As GOP Nominee By Gov Brown
Boston dispatch reports Gov Ed Brown predicts Richard Nixon will win the Republican presidential nomination after Nelson Rockefeller and Barry Goldwater damage each other. Brown, who beat Nixon in 1962, says Nixon shines among rivals and would be a strong GOP candidate. He backs California’s 80 convention votes for Johnson and would accept a Democratic vice president slot if offered. Brown sees Goldwater leading in California now but Rockefeller’s campaign could shift the race.
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Pat) Brown
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Poverty War Price Tag 400 Million in First Year
Washington AP reports President Johnson may seek Congress approval for about 400 million dollars in the first year of the war on poverty. Anticipated in his State of the Union message are plans for education measures targeting unemployment in distressed areas like the Appalachian coal belt and a renewal of Kennedy’s Youth Corps proposal to provide wholesome work for unemployed youths.
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Arbitrator Hill Heads Rail Study
President Johnson named James C. Hill of New York City to head an emergency board. Hill will investigate a dispute between the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen AFL-CIO and most U.S. railroads formed January 3.
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Prisoners Freed in Greece government release
The government in Athens freed 42 political prisoners on Tuesday, according to reports from Athens. The move reduces political tensions and marks a notable policy concession by authorities.
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