Kohler presses easing of Soviet travel and info limits
Moscow Russia AP American negotiators urged easing of Iron Curtain travel and information restrictions at the start of talks for a two year extension of the U S Soviet cultural exchange. U S Ambassador Foy Kohler demanded broader flow of information and a two way exchange of persons while Sergei Romanovsky opposed tightening controls on Soviet organizations and private groups.
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Romney Urges GOP Initiative for Creative Minority
Washington AP Romney says the nation faces a new political epoch and urges the Republican Party to act as a creative minority to regain power. In a National Press Club speech he outlines six approaches from defining problems to organizing at all levels. This marks his first major address of 1964 and formal entry into the national campaign.
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Biddeford Approves City Sewer Project Deal
The Biddeford City Council unanimously approved a 1 622 000 sewer project to clean up the Saco River runoff. Construction must start by March 17 with 80 percent federal and state aid. Biddeford covers 400 000 via a 20 year bond. The plan includes a 16 month build and a modern treatment plant costing up to 1 800 000, with 22 000 to 24 000 annual operating costs, creating two jobs.
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Unfinished Business On Congress Docket
Washington AP The 88th Congress opens its second session amid campaign year pressure a new administration pathfinding and a large backlog of unfinished business President Johnson met with Democratic leaders to review his state of the union message due in a joint session Wednesday The leaders spoke only briefly but called the message excellent and to the point The message reportedly will target poverty through education and related programs Johnson had pledged to prioritize such drives during the Christmas Texas holiday House Speaker John McCormack said Americans will respond favorably Senate Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield noted the message is aimed at housing unemployment education and other living condition improvements with possible funding tradeoffs over military spending The session opens as some members plan to prolong holidays with no major agenda in the Senate a bill to rename the national cultural center for Kennedy and fund it awaits action Johnson is expected to press education and anti poverty initiatives alongside possible Kennedy era tax cuts civil rights and elder care programs The article notes tax cuts and social security funding debates with Dirksen and other leaders involved.
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National Cultural Center
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Rail Work Dispute Crisis Looms Again
Washington AP reports after a six month cooling off period and forced settlement of two issues the railroad work rules dispute may trigger a nationwide strike by late next month. Wirtz Reynolds and ONeill meet with railroads and five brotherhoods as federal mediation resumes. The Feb 25 deadline for secondary issues looms with wage structure, yard jobs, interdivisional runs and other topics under negotiation.
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Francis A. O'Neil Jr
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Chicago
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Parenthood Is Hereditary Says Institute Study
A new study from a leading institute suggests parenthood is hereditary. The research implies that if one’s parents did not have children, the odds of the current generation doing so are low.
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East Germans Link Talks to Brandt Participation
East Germany demands West Berlin Mayor Willy Brandt take part personally at talks to reopen the Berlin Wall. The condition follows the Christmas pass arrangement ending January 5 after 17 days of West Berliners visiting relatives in the Soviet sector. Deputy Premier Willi Stoph sent the demand in a letter, signaling a new obstacle in the nonrecognition posture.
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Goldwater Hunts For N H Votes
Senator Barry Goldwater campaigned in Concord New Hampshire for the Republican primary vowing to win the state 14 delegate votes while hobbling with a cast and cane He urged a conservative wing of about 85 percent of the party and said he will press on in California Oregon Illinois then big industrial cities The primary is March 10 and the GOP convention meets in San Francisco next July
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Barry Goldwater
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Pope begins first encyclical on science and Galileo year
Pope Paul VI resumed work at the Vatican desk after his Holy Land pilgrimage and began drafting his first encyclical, aiming to focus on science and technology. Informants note coordination with Galileo Galilei’s 400th birth anniversary, and experts may assist in preparing the document.
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Opposition Shrugs Off Shift of Foreign Aid to Defense Budget
Washington AP reports House Appropriations Committee faces likely opposition if Johnson administration moves foreign aid items into the Defense Department budget. Rep. Otto Passman warns attempts to scatter aid funding will be opposed. past efforts failed due to Chairman Clarence Cannon’s control of the overall budget and single-bill approach.
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Legislature Opens With 64 Bills In Special Session
AUGUSTA AP After accepting a workload of 64 bills, the 101st Maine Legislature began hearings with 17 standing committees reviewing the proposals on reapportionment, welfare, aid, and industrial development. Governor Reed urged efficient, nonpartisan action while lawmakers limited debate to legislative mechanics, as minority leader Plante pursued revived anti discrimination in rental housing efforts and faced resistance from the Senate on timing.
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