Lindsay's Dissent Shown In His Rent Subsidy Vote
Rep John Lindsay of New York broke with Republicans on a $6 billion housing bill by backing a provision for rent subsidies for lower income households. He joined 204 Democrats in a 208 to 202 vote to keep subsidies, amid his looming fusion mayoral bid with Liberal and Democratic support.
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A United Press International report notes Rep. Lindsay seeks mayoral office without a Republican label and rejects outside GOP campaign help. The New York Times and others outline his voting pattern diverging from conservative GOP and Southern Democrats, with allies and party leaders expressing mixed support.
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Viet Troop Strength Roughly Estimated In Vietnam War
AP reports there are no fixed unit tables for either side in Vietnam. Troop numbers vary by recruitment and assignment. A company averages about 100 men, battalions 300 to 500, regiments 1,000 to 1,500, and divisions up to around 10,000 men, with significant fluctuation at higher levels.
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Police message from church organ in Petersfield shocks parishioners
In Petersfield England the St Laurence Roman Catholic Church reports its newly installed electric organ periodically picks up police radio traffic during services. Parishioners find it disturbing as police alerts interrupt worship. Radio engineers are investigating the cause, noting amplifiers can pick up radio waves.
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