Johnson outlines budget cut and anti poverty push
President Johnson proposed a $97.9 billion budget the first under his administration and said weapon outputs in uranium would drop 25 percent. He declared an unconditional war on poverty and urged Congress to enact his education health and training plans while preserving defense. He spoke at a joint session after meeting Byrd and Mills and projected about $1 billion for antipoverty programs with $300 million in fiscal 1965.
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Budget figures stir Byrd with pleased surprise
Johnson outlined a budget growing at about $5 billion yearly and suggested a normal budget would reach 103.8 billion. He said he trimmed the total by cutting away all nonessential items as committee members from both parties observed.
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Johnson calls for sweeping reforms and budget cuts
The president urged Congress to approve his programs in a fair vote. He promoted a strong civil rights bill, a major tax cut by Feb 1, new disarmament steps, and overtime pay increases. He endorsed about two dozen proposals including extended minimum wage, hospital insurance for the aged, and related Kennedy-era goals.
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President outlines 1965 goals amid Cold War press
President Johnson cites policies on immigration quotas housing and space as part of a broader goal of prosperity at home and peace abroad. He approves a 1965 federal budget totaling 97.9 billion with 93 billion in revenues and a 4.9 billion deficit and pledges no large-scale conflict while preparing to cut enriched uranium production by 25 percent by June 30.
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Goldwater Promotes Campaign Theme in New Hampshire
Senator Barry Goldwater appealed to voters in New Hampshire stressing a simple campaign theme and Republican representation. He toured Southern New Hampshire with a leg cast after surgery, greeting at Nashua Telegraph and meeting President Philip McQuesten and Publisher Charles Weaver.
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Nehru May Be Back On Job In A Day
Nehru, 74, hospitalized in Bhubaneswar with weakness and high blood pressure after a rambling speech. Doctors ordered two weeks of rest, while Congress officials said he was in excellent health and spirits.
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Maine House backs aerial spray permit bill amid division
The Maine House narrowly favored a special session bill to require Fish and Game permits for aerial insecticide spraying, rejecting the Natural Resources Committee's report 63 to 62. Rep. Gerry Wade linked salmon declines in Sebago Lake to plane spraying, urging safeguards. Opponents argued controls could hamper agriculture and forestry.
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Gorham teen seeks pardon for assault and theft
Thomas R. Darby an 18 year old from Gorham petitions for a pardon for a May conviction of assaulting a Sebago storekeeper and taking 56 dollars. He says the pardon would allow him to serve in the armed forces and notes he could be deported as an alien. The petition will be heard February 5.
Britain Committed to Cuba Bus Sale Despite U S Criticism
London confirms an 11.2 million dollar deal by Leyland Motors to export 400 buses and 1.1 million dollars in spare parts to Cuba with a forecast of additional orders. The Board of Trade defends the sale noting no boycott and ongoing trade with Cuba.
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Real News Broadcasts From Radio Free Europe
Radio Free Europe reaches 80,000,000 captive listeners in Poland Czechoslovakia Hungary Romania offering honest news from the free world. It spotlights Communist lies and promotes truth through cooperation with The Advertising Council and public service mailing.
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Johnson prepares State of the Union as Romney draft looms
President Johnson heads to Congress for his first State of the Union speech while Republicans plan strategy sessions to choose a presidential nominee without deep party rifts. Romney may be drafted to shift convention results, as Britain rebuffs U.S. Cuba bus sales and Nehru’s health improves after rest.
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Maine House Upholds Gov Reed Veto On Brown Bill
The Maine House vote 127 to 7 sustains Gov. Reed's veto of the Brown Bill to amend the Employment Security Law. Debate was brief with floor leaders speaking as a substitute bill is ready. The governor cited inequities in the law, while supporters argued differences can be resolved in a new measure.
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Maine Bill to Back Loans for Beet Refinery Passed
The Maine Industrial Building Authority gains power to insure up to 8 million for a proposed agar beet refinery in Aroostook County with a companion measure raising its loan backing to 40 million. The bills move toward enactment with bipartisan support and no debate.
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Republicans Face Unity Strain Ahead of November Nomination
At the GOP strategy session in Washington leaders weigh how to nominate a president without deep rifts. Ohio GOP chief Ray Bliss urges major candidates to stay out of May 5 primary for James Rhodes, while Wisconsin pursues a similar favorite son tactic. The Democrats face no comparable worry.
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Romney Availability May Stir GOP Politics
Michigan Governor George Romney signals possible candidacy for the 1964 Republican nomination. He says a national draft duty could be a strategic maneuver to boost influence for Michigan and shape the convention battle, potentially becoming a favorite son on the first ballot and influencing the nominating outcome.
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