Looking Ahead Likely Constitution Remains Through 86th Congress
In Washington the 86th Congress, halfway through its term, seems unlikely to pass key constitutional changes this year. While repeal of the two term limit is still debated, a senior source says the effort is effectively dead for the next year. Civil rights voting amendments and DC representation proposals face uncertain fate as Congress nears adjournment for summer conventions.
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Engineers Plan Speedup on Applications
The Massachusetts Society of Professional Engineers proposes speeding up processing of applications from newly conustered engineers to reduce waiting times. Berkshire County officers attended the meeting chaired by legislative chairman W. Degnan with state and national leaders present.
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Bethshire County
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A. Degnan
C. Adams
Mack Urges Drive Now for Industrial Planning
Century-old text quotes Cy Counel candidate Richard J Mack urging immediate action by public and private agencies to overcome apathy toward industrial development. He argues Pittshield sized communities have advantage in prosperous times and calls city government to use others’ experiences to attract employers, create a thriving place with healthy workers and less tension.
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Parents Petition For Reopening Of Virginia Schools
In Richmond, the Congress of Parents and Teachers plans to present a resolution to the State Legislature urging continued public education for all children. The 1938 60 program shows 20 of 24 districts approved. Public schools are closed in Farmville and Prince Edward County to resist integration, while private segregated schools serve about 1,500 white students. Negro students totaling 1,700 have no county facility, though some attend a Negro college in North Carolina. Charlottesville and Front Royal also host private segregated schools with public schools integrated.
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University of Virginia
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Spacemen Nabbed in Providence Society Meeting
Police nabbed members of a group calling itself the Society for the Further Exploration of Space in a Providence home. Officers heard dice clicks during a meeting and charged the participants with gaming on the Laid's Day.
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