Sabbatarian measure passes in Massachusetts Senate
The Massachusetts Senate approved a House bill granting sabbatarians the right to open on Sundays after a 26-11 roll call, while an amendment to bar employers from forcing Sunday work was rejected 12-1. The vote followed debate on the state’s observance laws and concerns about the Sunday rest principle. In Washington, Sen. Long proposed penalties for postal mail covers and criticized federal surveillance practices, while Massachusetts votes on related measures covered in the same report.
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Huge Desert Strike Maneuver Planned by Army
About 100000 soldiers and airmen will take part in a giant maneuver called desert strike over 13 million western acres from May 17 to 30. It will be directed by Army Gen. Paul D. Adams with headquarters at MacDill Air Force Base. Participants include two Army National Guard brigades an Army Reserve brigade and several Air National Guard and Reserve units.
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Lodge Win Seen Aiding Gov Scranton Nixon
Washington reports that Amb Lodge’s NH write in victory reshapes GOP race for 1964. Nixon or Scranton favored to capture nomination while Goldwater seeks enough convention votes to tilt outcome, with calls for Lodge to return and decide his status.
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Lodge seen staying as Viet Nam ambassador
Washington AP report says Henry Cabot Lodge appears to remain as U.S. ambassador to South Vietnam with his New Hampshire primary win fueling GOP presidential hopes. State Department officials note Lodge’s cable traffic is strictly business and Salgon dispatches are not revealing politics.
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Liquor Law Changes Few in New York
Albany New York a special legislative committee studying the states liquor laws has decided to put the cork in most of the proposals for sweeping changes John J Marchi said his committee would recommend lifting price fixing controls for wine for one year but not for liquor Retail liquor stores would be allowed to pass on temporary discounts from wholesalers Supermarkets and chain stores would remain barred from selling liquor Food must be available in bars but rules on amounts sold would be eased The distance between package liquor stores would be relaxed The committee will send bills implementing the changes to the legislature later this week with adjournment in about two weeks
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Wisconsin Democrats roiled by Kennedy vice presidency push
A high ranking Wisconsin Democrat says veteran party professionals moved into Wisconsin to back a Kennedy for vice president bid and win over the state delegation for attorney general. The move, led by Paul Corbin, is described as professional and separate from a earlier Draft Kennedy effort by Milwaukee businessmen, causing embarrassment to pro Kennedy forces in the state.
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Satellite Launch Prompts California Air Force Move
An Atlas Agena satellite rocket was launched at Point Arguello California. UPI reports the launch as part of Atlas or Midas reconnaissance satellites. The Air Force confirmed the event but gave no further details about the mission or objectives.
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Lyndon Bobby Feud Is Denied Again
A close associate of Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy dismissed reports of a feud with President Johnson as silly. The aide said there is no feud and that the two leaders have not been closer or farther apart than three months ago.
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Robert F. Kennedy
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Thruway Sign Bill Defeated in Senate Vote
Albany New York A bill to allow increased Thruway billboard advertising failed in a 31 to 22 Senate vote. Supporters cited esthetic value and job creation while opponents warned of outdoor advertising floodgates along the Thruway scenic route. The bill had passed the Assembly.
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