House Votes Unanimously on Servicemen Fire Insurance Plan
The House approved a group life and fire insurance program for servicemen with $10,000 policies at about $22 per month, to be handled by commercial insurers with premiums deducted from pay. The measure, passed 07 8600, moves to the Senate and would cover all uniformed personnel, allow beneficiary designation beyond dependents, and include federal hazard cost support. Premiums are expected at $2 monthly for $10,000 and $1 for $5,000 coverage.
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Washington
House
Senate
Uniformed Services
Senate approves high speed rail study plan
Senate on Monday advanced a bipartisan bill to create a $90 million program for research development and demonstrations in high speed ground transportation. The initiative targets the Boston to Washington rail corridor with aims to improve service through new techniques and equipment while exploring advanced concepts.
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Washington
Senate
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Kuchel declines California governor bid and accuses party cult
Sen Thomas H. Kuchel of California says he will not run for governor and attacks a fanatical neo fascist faction within the Republican party. He urges reasonable Republicans to unite behind a single non extremist candidate while seeking to retain Senate seniority and his role as assistant Republican floor leader.
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Thomas H. Kuchel
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Los Angeles
Ronald Reagan
Edmund G. Brown
Cape Cod Seashore Park Dedication Postponed
Hyannis Mass AP reports the dedication of Cape Cod National Seashore is postponed to next spring hoping President Johnson can attend. The president could not attend the original September 25 ceremony.
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Cape Cod National Seashore
Johnson
GM Sees Sales Peak and Ford Show 1966 Models
GM foresees a record 1966 model passenger car sales of about nine million as executives outline a 2.6 billion worldwide plant and equipment program. Chrysler raises prices with most models up, Studebaker asserts it stays in business, and Ford previews its 1966 Ford Division lineup led by changes inspired by the Mustang, including Falcon revisions.
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Frederic G. Donner
James M. Roche
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Chrysler
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Metric Study Victory in Senate Faces Three Year Review
The Senate approved by voice vote a bill for a three year study of adopting the metric system with a maximum first year appropriation of 500000 dollars. The House Rules Committee had earlier refused to clear a metric study bill.
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Senate
United States
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Berkshire Eagle Subscription Notice Change of Address
A notice informs subscribers of a 20 percent discount for college students and armed forces. It requests readers to send their old and new addresses to avoid service interruption and mentions mail subscriptions and second class postage paid at Pittsfield Massachusetts.
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Use of Force Against Reds Supported House
The House passed a resolution backing use of force by the United States if needed to stop a Communist takeover in any hemisphere country. Vote: 195 Democrats and 117 Republicans in favor. 49 Democrats and 3 Republicans against. Critics cited wording and fear of heavy handed intervention, while sponsors noted the State Department asked clarifications and did not oppose the aim.
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Washington
House
Donald M. Fraser
Dminn
United States
Carol Storm Not Threat to Land Soon
Hurricane Carol packed 100 mile per hour winds near its center and forecasters said it would intensify but pose no land threat in the next day or two. An Air Force reconnaissance aircraft entered the eye as gales stretched 200 miles north and 100 miles south of the center. The storm, located about 1 600 miles east northeast of San Juan and 2 600 miles from Miami, moves north at 10 mph with indications it will bypass the U.S. mainland this season.
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Votingest Session Sets Record for Rell Calls in Congress
A Monday House session broke all previous records for rell calls with lawmakers voting rapidly. The rapid pace produced a quorum shortly after the meeting began.
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House
Congress
Civilian Armstrong to co pilot Gemini 8 flight
Arm strong and Scott named to Gemini 8 crew with a two day flight next year at Houston. Scott will exit cabin for at least one orbit while Armstrong may also stroll if two umbilicals are carried. Rendezvous with Agena rocket planned at 17 500 mph 150 miles high.
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Tex
Neil A. Armstrong
David R. Scott
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Air Force
Navy
Charles Conrad Jr
Richard F. Gordon Jr
Seattle
Wash
San Antonio
Wapakoneta
Ohio
Space Center
Record 308th Started Since Session Began Last January
The count reached 308, exceeding the prior record of 307 set during the List Congress. That session ran from January 3, 1950, to January 2, 1951, ending just before the current tally surpassed it.
AFL-CIO Urges Senate to Break Thru Filibuster on Union Shop Repeal
The AFL-CIO, backed by President Johnson, urged the Senate to break a Republican filibuster to repeal state laws banning the union shop. Dirksen claimed votes to delay until next year, while Meany voiced confidence Johnson supports labor's drive and pressed for broader Taft-Hartley reform and emergency dispute controls. The federation also urged unions to adopt procedures for workers with religious objections to dues.
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George Meany
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Pilot Ejects Underwater in Navy Rescue
Cmdr. James R. Foster, commander of a Navy fighter squadron at Cecil Field Florida, ejected from his F Crusader underwater after a carrier Shangri La catapult failure during his last takeoff after seven months with the 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean. Foster survived, aided by the canopy blow and seat ascent.
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Fla
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