Extension of Rights Panel Clears Congress at Last
The House passed a one year extension to keep the Civil Rights Commission alive, with a 265 to 80 vote. President Kennedy is expected to sign promptly. The panel faced shutdown without the bill, which would let operations end by Oct. 30. The Senate previously approved a one year extension.
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Air Force probes Atlas explosion at Vandenberg base
Air Force investigators sought cause after an Atlas-D missile exploded moments after launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base California on a 5000 mile mission into the Pacific. An Atlas-F also blew up during lift off last Thursday with no injuries or damage reported.
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Brooke proposes public disclosures law to curb corruption
Boston UPI Edward W Brooke outlines four measures to curb public authority corruption seen in the garage trials. Require open meetings and records, criminalize falsifying public records, mandate competitive bidding on contracts over 1000, and allow public inspection of annual reports at the State Library.
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Ex-Congressmen Draw Sentence And Large Fine
Former Maryland congressman Thomas F. Johnson received six months in prison and Frank Boykin, former Alabama congressman, was fined 40000 for conflict of interests and conspiracy. Judge Roszel C. Thomson also penalized J. Kenneth Edlin and Miami attorney William Robinson. Edlin got a year in prison and 16000 fine. Robinson six months. Johnson 5000 fine in addition to imprisonment.
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Kennedy Signs Rail Fund Plan
President Kennedy signed a voluntary agreement to reduce take home pay for about 700,000 railroad workers and raise employer contributions. The bill aims to bolster the industry's retirement and unemployment funds, as rail workers lack Social Security and Unemployment Insurance programs.
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Frank Sinatra to Sell Reno Casino Holdings
Las Vegas report states Frank Sinatra plans to sell his 3.5 million in Nevada casino holdings after a Nevada Gaming Board move to revoke his gambling license. Sinatra announced through his attorney he will devote full time to his vocal music business, saying the board sought license revocation over alleged association with Sam Giancana at Cal Neva Lodge. He had previously decided to exit gambling interests six months earlier.
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Goldwater School Aid Cut Defeated in Senate
The Senate defeated Barry Goldwater's amendment to trim 805 million dollars from a five-year program of expanded federal aid for vocational schools by a 52 to 23 vote. The bill would fund three programs, including up to 1.4 billion for a five-year period, and extend the National Defense Education Act loans while aiding districts with high federal employee student populations.
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Resignation Tendered Democrats' Secretary Under FBI Scrutiny
FBI probes the business affairs of Robert G. Baker 36 who resigned as secretary to the Senate Democratic majority. The investigation follows a $300,000 civil suit alleging Baker used his office to win contracts with a government defense contractor linked to his finances. Baker, once Lyndon B. Johnson’s protege, held the post for eight years. his wife also works on a government payroll. Francis Valeo takes over Baker's duties.
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