Johnson unveils 195.3 billion budget with surplus forecast
President Johnson proposes a 195.3 billion federal budget marking a final valedictory to his presidency and a test for successors to pursue freedom and justice. It forecasts a 3.4 billion surplus for the year starting July 1, contingent on 12.6 billion in new taxes including a one year surcharge. If taxes fail, a deficit of 8.7 billion would occur. Spending and income reach new records. air mail ends as a separate category. Social security tax boosts to fund a 13 percent benefit rise.
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UPI
Lyndon B. Johnson
Congress
Johnson
Nixon
John J. Williams
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Explosion Rips USS Enterprise Flight Deck Killing 24
Machinist mate Girard Trahn from Central Falls Rhode Island survived the deadly blast on the USS Enterprise flight deck after a massive explosion and fire tore through the nuclear carrier. Dozens of crewmen were narrowly saved from death or serious injury as fires raged and debris scattered across the deck.
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Pearl Harbor
UPI
Girard Trahn
Enterprise
Central Falls
R.I
Fire and blast devastate Enterprise during training mission
A major fire and explosions crippled the 90 000 ton carrier Enterprise 75 miles southwest of Hawaii during a training flight. 24 crewmen killed 17 missing 85 injured with 1 000 rescuers involved. Planes and aircraft stores were destroyed as the ship returned to Pearl Harbor for recovery.
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Pearl Harbor
Here
Hawaii
Tripler Army Hospital
Honolulu
Voter registration deadline near for 1969 elections
The notice urges registration with the county tax office by January 31 to qualify for voting in the 1969 municipal and school elections or any special election. It references local residents and government officials and notes a busy period of civic activity.
Voters Urged to Register by Jan 31 in Fannin County
The county tax collector reminds residents that to vote in any 1969 elections they must register by January 31. A registration certificate is needed for voting in city, school, and any special elections. No charge for registration.
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Fannin County
Henry Joe Fletcher
Fletcher
Connally urges modernization of Texas government
Retiring Gov. John B. Connally urged long range planning and constitutional revision to modernize Texas state government. He pressed annual legislative sessions, water planning, and stronger higher education coordination, noting progress since 1963 and presenting a 132 page review book.
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Senate
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Texas
Johnson urges Congress to back Nixon in final State of the Union
President Johnson pleads for continuation of his Great Society programs and tax extensions in a joint session with Congress. He asks for support for model cities housing and social security, and for bipartisan aid to President-elect Nixon while outlining a projected federal budget surplus despite Republican objections. He laments not achieving peace in South Vietnam and notes policies inherited from Kennedy and prior administrations.
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UPI
Lyndon B. Johnson
Congress
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Wallace F. Bennett
Utah
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Capitol Hill
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
John F. Kennedy
Executive Branch
Johnson Nixon Reach Truce Over 10 Percent Surtax
President Johnson and President-elect Nixon declare a joint truce on extending the 10 per cent surtax. Both agree the tax should be continued until war burdens and economic needs justify its expiration, with Nixon supporting continuation until facts justify repeal.
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Key Biscayne, Fla
Nixon
Congress
Johnson
Congres
Johnson seeks 54.9 million for Texas flood control
President Johnson asked Congress to appropriate 54.912 million dollars for flood control and navigation in Texas for fiscal 1970. The request covers Corps of Engineers projects including 34.45 million for Texas flood work.
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Washington
API
Johnson
Congress
Texas
Corps of Engineers
Rain Forecast and Budget Notes For Texas Projects
The Bonham area faces continued clouds and a rain chance of 30 percent tonight and 50 percent Thursday with a cooldown. Texas budgets include 16.86 million for operation and maintenance and 1.78 million for general studies, plus 18 million for advanced design. Major items are 5 million each for Lavon reservoir work and Port Arthur flood control, 4.7 million for Sabine Neches waterway, and 4 million for Wallisville reservoir. New starts include 300 thousand for water level raise and 188 thousand for Belton reservoir operation, with El Paso flood control and Trinity River projects also funded.
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Sabine-Neches
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Trinity River
Texas
Belton Reservoir
el Paso
Elm Fork
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