Time running out for civil rights bill in congressional action
Washington AP reports that action on civil rights is dwindling this year as House leadership faces delays. The House Judiciary Committee approved a broad measure with Kennedy administration backing. A hearing hinges on a Rules Committee decision led by Howard W. Smith, who may delay. Foes expect postponement past Thanksgiving and possibly into next year.
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House Judiciary Committee
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Judiciary Committee
Rules Committee
Howard W. Smith
D-Va
Smith
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Michigan Bid For Space Lab Contemplated
ANN ARBOR Michigan University of Michigan President Harlan Hatcher says he will submit a NASA request to build a proposed 50 million dollar research center in southeastern Michigan. In a Tuesday letter to Francis B Smith chairman of NASA's survey committee he said the formal request would be submitted later next month detailing the state's university industrial research activity and concentration of educational facilities at the graduate level.
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Ann Arbor. Mich
UPD
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Harlan Hatcher
Nationa Aeronautics and Space Administration
GNASA
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Francis B. Smith
NASA
Survey
Hatcher
Giles Orders State Police To Give News
Massachusetts Public Safety Commissioner Frank S. Giles ordered that all available information be released by state police. The directive rescinds a prior news blackout by Western Massachusetts commander Captain Walter O Brien, allowing troopers to provide on scene details.
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Boston
Massachusetts Public Safety
Frank S. Giles
Giles
Walter O'Brien
Massachusetts
O’brien
Strike Ends At Oak Ridge Plants After 28 Days
The longest Oak Ridge labor strike ends as Atomic Trades and Labor Council workers at Union Carbide Nuclear Co. accept a 3 cent wage rise plus 7 to 16 cents in hourly gains. Additional 15 cents for Saturdays and 24 cents for Sundays. 18 month contract shares hospitalization costs. Hourly wages ranged 2.42 to 3.41, with 3,800 staff keeping essential operations running at X-10 and Y-12 facilities engaged in weapons work and isotope production.
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Oak Ridge
Atomic Energy Commission
Union Carbide Nuclear Co
Atomic Trades and Labor Council
E.F. Hitchcock
Postal Zones and Change of Address Notice
postal zones rates and change of address guidance for Berkshire Eagle readers. subscribers are urged to notify the local post office and the Berkshire Eagle with a new address to avoid service interruption. includes pricing details for different subscription terms and a Massachusetts address.
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Berkshire Eagle
Pittsfield
Mas Machusetts
State Senate Again Bars Roads Bill
The Massachusetts Senate rejected a $125 million highway bill compromise for a second time, voting 23 to 14. A new conference committee will try to craft a version acceptable to both branches and the governor, with an arbitration panel to resolve site disputes among 10 vetoing communities.
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VPI
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Senate
John E. Powers
D . Boston
Harry Della Russo
D - Revere
Philibert L. Pellegrini
D - Arlington
Oliver F. Ames
R-Boston
State Department of Public Works
DPW
Brookline
Cambridge
Somerville
Seat Belt Rules Gain in Capital
The Senate Commerce Committee approved a House backed bill to set federal safety standards for seat belts sold across state lines. It would empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to fix standards and penalize belt manufacturers who violate them.
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Washington
AFL CIO Urges Tax Cut And Public Works Jobs
New York AP The AFL CIO Executive Council urged a $10 billion tax cut and a public works program to raise mass purchasing power and push toward full employment. The plan cites rising inequality as middle and low income workers fall behind. The report is part of a three%part series ahead of the AFL CIO convention.
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New York
Aflcio Executive Council
Aflcio
IBM's Watson Urges Tax Plan Aiding Growth and Jobs
Washington AP The head of a major automation firm urged Congress to pass a tax program aimed at boosting economic growth, retraining workers, and redeveloping areas to curb unemployment. Thomas J. Watson Jr., IBM chair, said immediate effects were unclear but long-term growth would benefit.
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Congress
Thomas J. Watson Jr
International Business Machines
I8m) Corp
Watson
Senate Subcommittee On Employment and
Maanpower
NBC Embargoes Blue-Gray Game Investigation Begun
Montgomery officials to lead probe into NBC decision to stop telecasting the Blue Gray football game. NBC cited a policy banning Black players as the reason, triggering public response in Alabama.
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NBC
Montgomery
Ala
Newsday Starts Edge-Indexing for Center Section
Garden City N Y AP Newsday tabloid with 385000 circulation debuts edge indexing to help readers locate the center section. It says it is the first newspaper to use edge index jing common in dictionaries and reference books.
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Garden City
N.Y
Newsday
Long Island
Authorities Exempt From Low Bid Rule In Senate Change
In Boston the Senate approved an amendment to exempt public authorities from a bill requiring awards to the lowest responsible bidder for contracts. The measure returns to the House for concurrence. Majority Leader Donahue argued the rule would cost the Turnpike Authority $20,000 daily in interest. Minority Leader Graham opposed the amendment.
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UPI
Senate
Maurice A. Donahue
D-Holyoke
House
Donahue
Massachusetts Turnpike Authority
Massachusetts
Philip A.graham
R - Hamilton
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