LBJ Signs 2.6 Billion Education Bill at Alma Mater
President Johnson flew to Southwest Texas State College to sign a 2.6 billion education bill, saying it will enroll 140000 more students with federal aid. The measure funds need based scholarships, loans, and fellowships, and improves college libraries and classrooms statewide. Johnson touted education as a necessity and pledged to seek money for a National Teacher Corps next Congress.
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San Marcos, Trex
Johnson
Southwest Texas State College
U.S
Texas
Janson
Congress
Del Gallo to Sweep Out Dillon Appointees in Pittsfield
Mayor Remo Del Gallo pledged a broad turnover of Dillon era appointees in Pittsfield. He named new city solicitor Alty. Francisco R. LaGrotteria and assistant solicitor Atty. Samuel Landa, saying most prior department heads will not be kept.
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del Gallo
Dillon
Remo del Gallo
Pittsfield
Alty
Francisco R. LaGrotteria
Atty
Samuel Landa
Autumnal New England decor stirs Vacaville locals
Mr and Mrs Lewis F Randolph Sr of Leisure Town Vacaville display a New England fall scene at their home. They framed dried corn stalks pumpkins red and green leaves around a lamp post and hung ears of red corn on their door attracting neighbors. The couple say the display helps them feel at home after 30 years away and the locals seem to enjoy it too.
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Eny Gree
Great
Baimengtona
Vacaville
Calif
Renoher
New England
Lewis F. Randolph Sr
Aste Royal Circle
Leisure Town
Randolphs
Tom State Road
Arent Barrington
Mass. Firm Lands $22 Million Apollo Heat Shield Contract
A $22 million contract was awarded to the Research and Advanced Development Division of Arco Corp in Wilmington Massachusetts by North American Aviation for fabricating heat shields on 13 Apollo command craft. The shields protect astronauts during re entry from the moon mission. Downey California is the principal contractor for the Apollo spacecraft project. The work supports testing missions in lunar orbit and earth entry scenarios as Apollo program advances.
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Wilmington
Mass
APT
Research and Advanced Development
Arco Corp
North American Aviation
Information Systems
Ision
Downey
Calif
Aveo
Apolo
Five Day Forecast Sees Dip Then Warmup Through Week
Temperatures will average four degrees below normal of 39 through Saturday. Expect colder conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday, a warmer trend on Thursday and Friday, with rain anticipated on Friday. Saturday turns cooler.
No Fix Law Aims To End Ticket Fixes On New Year
Massachusetts motorists face a New Year with a new no fix law to stop fixing traffic tickets. Registrar Richard McLaughlin said the measure, going into effect at midnight on December 31, creates a new method of highway enforcement and eliminates ticket fixing for motor vehicle violations.
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Boston
UPI
Massachusetts
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Richard EE. Mclaughlin
McLaughlin
Obscenity Law Test Court Takes Fanny Hill Case
The UPI story notes the Supreme Court agreed to decide if Massachusetts can bar sale of the 18th century novel Fanny Hill. Massachusetts court ruled the book obscene, with sellers facing fines and imprisonment. The case upholds free press questions central to First Amendment limits.
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Massachusetts
Washington
UPI
U.S. Supreme Court
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Suffolk County Superior Court
High Court
Pearson Favored as Canada Votes in Tight Election
Canadian voters go to the polls to decide whether Lester B. Pearson or John Diefenbaker will lead the country. Polls forecast Pearson eking out a Liberal majority in the 285 seat House of Commons, with Diefenbaker aiming to rebound after a prior 1963 loss. Pearson, 68, has a Nobel Peace Prize and UN ties. Diefenbaker is 70 and faces questions about leadership after defeats.
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Diefenbaker
Conservative Party
Lester B. Pearson
Pearson
Liberal Party
House of Commons
Liberals
W. L. Mackenzie King
Louis St. Laurent
United Nations
Wave of the Future Urges Readiness for Clean Housatonic
Stockbridge Dr. William Selke urged readiness for recreation on the improving Housatonic River. He called for towns to acquire riverfront property, review zoning to curb dumping, and preserve dams for water aeration. He also suggested river use regulations and noted progress from cleanup efforts over five decades.
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Stockbridge
Housatonic
William Selke
League of Women Voters
Selke
Kimberly-Clark Corp
Peter J. Schweitzer
Lee
Laurel Hill Association
Financiers mull reexamination of Mt Greylock tramway
Allen & Co of New York plans to review the tramway ski project’s feasibility and the bond market before any financing for the Dorset Vermont facility. Alan McDowell of Allen’s indicated studies will proceed when ready, despite an ongoing Supreme Judicial Court appeal by the Mt Greylock Protective Association.
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Mt. Greylock
Adams
Allen & Co
Broad St
New York
Allen
Alan §. McDowell
Mt. Greylock Protective Association
State
Supreme Judicial Court
McDowell
Dorset
Greylock
Alien
Financial House
Price Is Heavy War Report Details Ground Actions
U S planes blasted seven Russian built SAM sites in North Vietnam over four days. Six aircraft were shot down, six crewmen missing. Air Force F105s and Navy Skyraiders faced heavy resistance. several pilots parachuted to safety or were rescued. In South Vietnam, 1st Cavalry endured ambushes near Phu Me, with 80 plus Reds killed and 340 wounded. Zone DD saw close quarter fighting by 173rd Airborne. Paratroopers backed by Australian artillery pursued a clearing operation. no casualty figures yet.
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Saigon
U.S
Viet Nam
Air Force Aie
Hanoi
U.S.S. Oriskany
Thanh Hoa
Hille
U.S. 1St Cavalry Division
Phci Me
Central Highlands
Highlands
173Rd Airborne Division
Zone D
AWS
Navy
Red Capital
Moscow parade unveils orbital A rocket and new missiles
At a Moscow parade marking the Bolshevik Revolution anniversary, Russia showcased three new missiles plus an orbital A rocket said to deliver a nuclear warhead from space. Western experts note ranges up to 5,000 miles. Defense Minister Malinovsky condemned U.S. actions and Viet Nam raids.
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Moscow
United States
Soviet Union
U. S
Radio Malinovsky
Viet Nam
Red Square
Lenin
Kremlin
St. Basil's Cathedral
Associated Press
Observers weigh impact of Soviet orbital weapons
In Moscow Western diplomats debated four new Soviet tactical systems and a rocket reportedly capable of striking any point on Earth from space. Some said the orbital weapon, nicknamed Serag by NATO, is not new and that both superpowers possess it. The device reportedly launched Voshkod-2 in March after appearing in a May Moscow parade.
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Moscow
UPS
Soviet Union
Sted
United States
NATO
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Ont
Arright
John Diefenbaker
Prince Albert
Sask
Toronto
Dr. Selke
Robert T. Chaffee
Tramway
By Grier Imorner
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Supreme Court
Superior Court
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