Johnson Moves to Sell Copper Stock Amid Vietnam War Pressures
President Johnson invoked emergency powers to bypass Congress and authorize the sale of 200000 tons of copper from government stockpiles to meet war demands and curb inflation. Dirksen condemned the move as federal price control while Ford urged addressing root inflation policies. Phelps Dodge welcomed the release, citing urgent need for copper by U.S. industry in Viet Nam. Kennecott offered no comment.
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Nationwide Gemini strike may delay December space launches
Gemini machinists at McDonnell Aircraft Corp staged a midnight walkout affecting about 215 workers at Cape Kennedy. The IAM strike could delay Gemini 7’s December 4 launch and Gemini 6’s December 13 flight, as a fuel cell issue forced a replacement tests while engineers race to recover time.
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Kennedy Pushes Regional Action To Revive New England Economy
Senator Edward Kennedy urged a six state New England regional development commission to tackle shared issues from transportation to pollution and energy. He warned unemployment runs higher than the national average, with many families under $3,000 income and education and prospects for youths constrained.
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Cautious Tributes for Henry Wallace Mark Died at 77
Danbury Conn leaders paid cautious tributes to former Vice President Henry A Wallace who died after months of illness at 77. Wallace, a liberal and controversial figure, retreated to a South Salem farm after a 1948 third party bid. Funeral services will be held in Ridgefield Conn with a note on his long farm and publishing ties.
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Professor Sues For Jury Duty
New York based Edwin R. Lewinson an assistant professor of American history who has been blind since birth sued to gain jury duty service He claims he was rejected for jury duty in May and states he can serve in cases where sight is not necessary for verdicts and asks for an obligation.
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