House Passes Fast Train Study Bill in 317 to 24 Vote
The House approved a 90 million, three year program to develop high speed rail, aiming 150 mph service between Boston and Washington to shift travel from roads and airports. Gov Hughes urged an eight state Northeastern panel to coordinate rail plans, with broader regional and national application. A World Bank loan of 31 million funds Peru road construction from La Oroya to Aguaytia.
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Sheriff Fined for Forced March by Dallas County Sheriff
Federal Judge James G. Clark of Dallas County was fined 1500 for contempt after violating a January restraining order by directing a four mile march of about 200 Negro protesters during a voter registration drive in Selma. He remained undecided on appealing while noting tensions over school desegregation.
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Washoe County Clamps Down on Illegal Dumping
In Reno Nevada the Washoe County policy imposes a $100 minimum fine for dumping in unauthorized areas and a plainclothes deputy is monitoring to curb illegal dumping. Sheriff C W Young says illegal dumping has almost disappeared as a result of the crackdown.
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Senate Passes Education Aid for Needy Students
The Senate approved a 4.7 billion education bill with federal scholarships for needy students by a 79 to 3 vote. It envisions about 140,000 students receiving grants averaging $500 in the first year, plus insured loans and a work study program. The measure also proposes a National Teacher Corps to place about 6,000 teachers in underserved areas and enhance college and library programs. The bill moves to conference with the House, which passed a different form last week.
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Mississippi
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D-Mass
Gaylord Nelson
D-Wis
Ruby ransomed for 25000 in Florida museum jewel
The priceless 100 carat DeLong ruby ransomed from the underworld for 25000 in cash will return to the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Found in a Sunny State Parkway booth after weeks of tips, it was recovered by John D. MacArthur and Francis Antel with NY Daily News aide Bill Federici.
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N.Y
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Roger Clark
Republicans issue civil rights position paper
Washington based GOP Coordinating Committee released a civil rights position paper through the Republican National Committee praising the party record, criticizing the Johnson administration, and urging swift use of the 1964 Civil Rights Act authority to desegregate public schools with 13 cases filed by Sept. 1. Senator Hugh Scott welcomed the move, saying it corrects past platform inadequacies.
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FDA witness says Krebiozen samples contained mineral oil
In Chicago a FDA chemist testified that analyzed Krebiozen samples held only mineral oil or a mix of mineral oil and a creatine derivative. The trial accuses Stevan Duravíc, Marko Duravíc, Andrew Ivy, and William Phillips of fraud in promoting the cancer drug, which regulators deem useless.
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