Maine approves $25 million bond for water pollution aid
Augusta AP A Maine bond issue of 25 million dollars to fund state aid for local pollution control passed swiftly in the second Maine Legislature special session. The Appropriations Committee gave an ought to pass, and the Senate accepted without debate. If approved, the measure goes to referendum at the November general election. The report also notes a $400,000 movable span for the Portsmouth Kittery Route 1 toll bridge to ease traffic, with New Hampshire concurrence anticipated.
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Portsmouth
N.H
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Senate to press presidential security bill in next Congress
Following up the Warren Commission report Senate leaders vow top priority for security legislation in the new Congress. Johnson campaigns across New England drawing large crowds while Goldwater pitches a Midwest whistle stop tour and contemplates Nixon as secretary of state if elected. Reports of progress in GM UAW talks and a misfit calculus tale from Lansing accompany international notes on Saigon riots and Vatican statements about Jews and Christ.
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Johnson in Portland Promises Prosperity and Jobs
President Johnson drew about 100000 people in Portland Maine delivering a campaign speech promising tax cuts creating about 9000 jobs and aiding distressed areas. He urged support for the Passamaquoddy tidal project while pledging measures to boost Maine’s economy and national competitiveness.
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Johnson Tours Maine with Muskie and Smith in Portland
President and Mrs. Johnson visit Maine as Johnson touts economic gains under Democratic programs. Maine’s unemployment falls to 4.1 percent and manufacturing wages rise 13 percent. Senator Muskie and Senator Smith ride with the First Couple from Burlington to Portland, amid a wild airport welcome and a motorcade crowd. Mrs. Johnson loses a shoe but is thanked by supporters.
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Lady Bird
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N.H
Security Priorities Pinched By Presidential Safety Debate
Senate leaders spar over timing of bills to criminalize assassination of the president or vice president and extend Secret Service protection to nominees. Mansfield urges quick action next session while Dirksen warns mid-session action may require reopening work. Warren Commission findings push for overhaul and liaison among agencies, with a White House panel drafting recommendations.
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Today’s Chuckle on human progress versus people
A quip notes that mankind has spent effort improving everything except people, attributed to Gen. irea. Corp., reflecting a light satirical take on societal priorities.
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Goldwater Weighs Nixon for Cabinet Post on Campaign Run
Senator Barry Goldwater, en route to a five day three state swing, said he is considering Richard Nixon for a top foreign affairs post if he wins the White House. He noted Nixon’s neutrality in the race but plans to seek his campaign help next month.
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Cincinnati
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Warning to Communists Warns of Wider War
TOKYO AP A State Department official warned that communists may push the war beyond South Vietnam using infiltration and external pressure. A US source said bombing bases in North Vietnam or Laos had been considered. Riots in Qui Nhon left three killed and 17 wounded as troops quelled demonstrations against the former Diem regime.
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Vatican Council Revises Declaration On Jews And Deicide
An informed source says the Vatican Council altered the Ecu menical declaration on Jews to avoid a future reading that Christ was not God. The change removes a seven word phrase absolving Jews of deicide and limits absolution to Jews of our time. The controversy centers on whether the declaration should extend to all Jews.
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Michigan’s 10 year old enrolls as MSU freshman
Michael Grost, a Lansing boy accelerated through sixth grade, becomes a full freshman at Michigan State University after already taking special-status college courses. He earned top marks in history and science, scores place him in the upper percentiles, and he plans to study amid a home life of reading and curiosity.
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Lansing
Michigan _ State University
East Lansing
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Lalculus
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Michigan State
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