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Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1964

Page

13

Legion asks Congress to boost veterans benefits

The American Legion urged Congress at a public hearing to raise disability and death benefits for veterans and dependents including widows. Daniel Foley, national commander, said the Pension Program, though valued, fails to meet wartime veterans’ and survivors’ monetary needs. Lane, a New York lawyer, claimed a meeting about Oswald was held at the Carousel Club, but Warren denied secret proceedings and Lane’s request to have counsel access.

Washington API Iatissi Kennedy Daniel F. Foley Ken Legion New York Lane Carousel Club Jack Ruby Dallas Oswald

Congress approves full Peace Corps funding

Congress authorized 113 million dollars for the Peace Corps for the coming fiscal year, matching the Johnson administration request. The House passed the bill by voice vote after Senate approval, sending the measure to the President.

Congress Washington Peace Corps House Senate

New Agency To Head Poverty War

Washington AP reports a new federal agency will be created to run President Johnsons poverty program. It will coordinate programs across agencies and take direct control of established efforts such as Youth Conservation Corps and National Service Corps. The message to Congress is expected Friday.

Washington Johnson Youth Conservation Corps National Service Corps Congress Sargent Shriver Departments of Labor, Welfare Interior Defense Agriculture Walter Heller iPresident Council of Economic Advisers Shriver Lakk Welfare

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