Medicare Approved To Senate
The Senate Finance Committee approved a bill creating a broad health care program for people over 65 and raising Social Security payments for 26 million Americans. The 12-5 vote sent the $4 billion measure to the Senate floor for likely July passage, with new programs to cover hospital, nursing home, outpatient services, and home health visits, plus a voluntary plan for doctors’ fees. Retirement benefits rise 7 percent retroactive to January 1, boosting maximum to $155.90 and minimum to $44. taxes rise about $5 billion next year to finance the plan.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
House
Johnsen
Saigon Breaks With France and Tightens War Rules
Saigon’s military government imposed strict war measures including a state of war, curfew, and closing of newspapers. Premier Nguyen Cao Ky banned anti government demonstrations and pledged no opposition to the program while threatening more drastic but temporary actions. The junta closed 36 daily papers and planned two state papers for a one month trial. The break with France widens as Tran Van Do accuses Paris of aiding enemies. observers suggest it may derail French peace efforts in Southeast Asia. The Soviet Union and China rebuffed the Commonwealth peace mission, with only Washington and U Thant in support while the mission persists through new capitals.
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Saigon
France
Nguyen Cao Ky
Viet Nam
UPI
Elie Massie
Paris
Southeast Asia
China
Wilson
Red China
North Viet Nam
Washington
U.N
U Thant
London
Alexei N. Kas ¥Gin
South Viet Nam
U S Birth Rate Falls Linked to Pills Decline noted
Washington officials report the U S birth rate has drifted lower for five years since birth control pills became common. Arthur Campbell of the National Center for Health Statistics says this year’s births may drop below four million, the lowest in about 19 years, versus just over four million last year.
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Washington
UPI
United States
Arthur A. Campbell
National Center For Health Statistics
Pittsfield Delays Bypass Debate Draws Local Criticism
North Berkshire officials led by Adams Selectmen and Rep. Edward S. Zelazo accuse Pittsfield of indecision on a city bypass that could link with Route 8 or Route 7 upgrades. They urge a clear route to advance the high speed north south highway, while Pittsfield and state officials debate whether to tie the bypass to urban renewal plans.
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ADAMS
Pittsfield
Edward S. Zelazo
Florida
North
Berkshire
Zelaze
Dillon
Zelato
North Berkshire
State Department of Public Works
Williamstown
Greylock Range
Cheshire
North Adams
Pillsfield
Zelazo
Selectmen
Commissioner of Public Works
Fred Dabrowski
Newal Development
Dabrowski
County
Anthony P. McBride
Matthew J. Collins
John F
Shea
Hoosac Valley
DPW Official Defends Pittsfield Bypass Route
John B. Warner associate commissioner of public works said Pittsfield is not dragging its feet on deciding the route for a proposed bypass. He noted a September postponement of a state decision and praised Pittsfield’s responsiveness while stressing that the final route decision rests with state and federal officials.
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DPW
Boston
John B. Warner
Public Works
Pittsfield
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads
Warner
Bruce Campbell Associates
Disability Compromise Reached On Presidency
Washington AP conferees agree on a constitutional amendment for presidential disability and succession after a two month deadlock. The pact sets a 21 day congressional window to decide if a disabled president may resume office, replacing the prior 10 day House limit and no Senate limit. It also codifies vice presidential succession and a mechanism to ensure the vice presidency is always filled.
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Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Pope Paul VI pleads for peace to world leaders
In a high Vatican address to cardinals on his nameday, Pope Paul VI warned that continued discord risks world war and the end of civilization. He urged frank negotiations and named Viet Nam, Santo Domingo, the Congo, and Algiers as hotspots needing action.
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Washington
UPI
Viet Nam
White House
Melvin L. Thorne
Brookings
S.D
Joseph Thorne
Paul VI
Associated Press
Vatican City
Pope Paul
Santo Domingo
Congo
Algiers
St. John the Baptist
Vatican
IUE Blames Carey in Ballot Rigging Scandal
The executive board of the International Union of Electrical Workers censured former president James B. Carey for ballot rigging in the recent election. The investigating committee found no evidence Carey knew of the plot. Blame centered on trustees Leo Smith Camden Al Giordano of Camden and Joseph Kelley of Philadelphia.
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International Union of Electrical Workers Today
James B. Carey
Carey
Lot Tigging
TUE
Leo Smith
Sersey City
al Giordano
Camden, N.J
Joseph Kelley
Philadelphia
IUE
Washington
The
Eagle
New Mandate U N Role Urged in Viet Nam Debate
The Senate heard calls for UN involvement to seek peace in Viet Nam and for broad congressional debate on US troops. Sen. Church urged multilateral efforts and self-determination for South Vietnam, while Sen. Javits pressed for a formal resolution giving Congress say on military escalation. Secretary Rusk warned of ongoing heavy casualties and U.S. losses, signaling sustained hard choices ahead.
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Washington
Senate
United Nations
Viet Nam
United States
Frank Church
D-Idaho
Johnson
U.N
Church
Hanoi
South
Jacob K. Javits
R-N.y
Javits
Korea
China
Soviet Union
Congress
U.S
Dean Rusk
American Foreign Service Association
Swe
Rusk
North Viet Nam
Red China
Peking
Southeast Asia
Didaho
P -N
Marlboro School Planned By Berkshire Private Educator
Alfred R. Lenardson, Rockwood Academy assistant headmaster, confirms Marlboro Manor lease to convert the Marlboro property into Marlboro School a boys college preparatory. Opening expected in September with 6 to 8 faculty and about 40 pupils first year, 12 enrolled.
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NEW Marlboro
Alfred R. Lenardson
Rockwood Academy
Lenox
Marlboro Manor
Marlboro School
South Berkshire
Tewardson
Great Barrington
Atty
Robert J. Donelan
Joseph Mihaly
Canton
Conn
Housatonic
Shirl Toolin Bartini, Inc
Lenardson
Lee Academy
Mandalay
Kingsleigh Hall
Harry Gainey
Gainey
Rockwood
Marlboro
Charles Ogden
North Egremont
Stockbridge
Lee
New South Berkshire
Selectmen
Alan F. Winslow
St. Johnsbury
Hilda B. Stowe
Glendale
Gafney
Ogden
Jets Bomb North Viet Nam Target in Second Day Raid
Forty-six American planes attacked the Ban Nuoc Chieu ammunition depot 80 miles west northwest of Hanoi. They reported 22 buildings destroyed and seven damaged after about 40 minutes of bombing with 45 tons of ordnance. No enemy fighters were seen and all planes returned safely. Two crewmen were missing from a Bay Cantberra bomber lost Tuesday near Vinh.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Hanoi
Viet Nam
U. S
Air Force
Ban Nuoc Chieu
U.S. Air Force Bay
North
Vinh
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Harold Wilson
Commonwealth
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North Adams Transcript
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Bulletin
Sue
U.N. Role
By Jack Bell
N. Viet Nam
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