Work Right Ban Clears House Labor Subcommittee
A House labor subcommittee approved a bill to repeal right to work laws in 19 states with a 6 to 3 vote. The measure would remove Taft-Hartley act authority allowing union shop bans and moves to the House Education and Labor Committee amid a likely floor fight.
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House Labor
House Education and Labor Committee
House
Ogden Reid
N.Y
Ralph Scott
N.C
Robert Griffin
Rmich
National Right To Work Committee
Thompson
Astronauts Set for Warm Welcome After Spaceflight
Gemini 4 crew James McDivitt and Edward White end the sea leg of their mission with final medical testing and technical debriefing. White recalls his 20 minute space walk while McDivitt cites capsule re entry as a peak. Nosebleed from pure oxygen noted but doctors report good health. Planned revelry includes Houston parade, visiting President Johnson’s ranch, Chicago ticker tape, and University of Michigan honors. White’s home town plans uncertain. McDivitt to Jackson Michigan for homecoming.
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WASP
James McDivitt
Edward White
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McDivitt
Houston
President Johnson
Texas
Chicago
University of Michigan At
Ann Arbor
University
Jackson, Mich
San Antonio
Democrats approve short Bobby Baker report in Williams case
The Senate rules committee Democrats adopted a brief report on the Bobby Baker investigation. Six Democrats voted for the measure, effectively rejecting the longer staff draft that criticized Sen. Williams. Sen. Clark proposed broader financial disclosure for senators and staff.
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UPI
Senate Rules Committee
Bobby Baker
Sen. Williams
Lennox McLendon
Williams
Democrats
Sen
Clark
D-Pa
Senate
Youth dies by self inflicted blaze after card losses
Saigon reports 17 year old Nguyen Lac burned himself to death at a Phan Rang bus station after leaving letters stating despair over losing a string of card games. The incident occurred Tuesday in the coastal town about 170 miles northeast of Saigon.
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Phan Rang
Here
Nguyen Lac
Unwillingness To Buy Is Diagnosis On Market Drop
The AP reports a severe four week stock market decline with the Dow down 13.10 to 889.05 and the 60 stock average dropping to 323.7. Brokers cite weak investor confidence and modest trading volume as drivers, with sentiment leaning toward hesitation to buy rather than eagerness to sell.
Stevenson assails U N moves on Dominican Republic mission
United Nations debate centers on enlarging the Santo Domingo mission led by Jose Mayobre. Adlai Stevenson charges the move duplicates OAS work and delays peace efforts while criticising Council tactics as childish and self-serving.
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U.S
Adlai Stevenson
U.N. Security Council
Organization of American States
Dominican Republic
France
Roger Seydoux
Mayobre
Thant
Seydoux
Stevenson
OAS
Santo Domingo
One Million Bond Proposal for Linn County Parks
Central City officials hear a $1 million bond plan to upgrade and expand Linn County parks. Executive director George Hamilton proposes $500000 for Pinecone Ridge at Central City and $500000 for a southern county park with a 100 acre lake, with no tax increase. Bond funds would come from the one mill levy. board weighs alternate funding and federal aid hopes amid rising dam costs to $265000. The board may decide in 30 to 45 days.
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Linn County
George Hamilton
Linn County Conservation Board
Pinicon Ridge
Hamilton
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County Conservation Board
Conservation Board
Weston mayoral winner dies before knowing election
Thomas Feeney, 72, won the Weston West Virginia mayoral race by 783 to 232 in Tuesday’s election but died of a stroke at 7 15 p m, fifteen minutes before polls closed. The death occurred as results were being tallied. Feeney’s victory was not known to him before his passing.
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Frank Thompson
D-N.j
Weston
W. Va
Thomas Feeney
Dad of 14 Getting Degree at 42
Steve Crowley 42, a World War II veteran and 14 year police officer, will receive a BA in social science from St. John’s University. He earned a department scholarship, completed the six year program in five, and credits his wife Helene for support. He may attend law or graduate school to advance in the force.
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Steve Crowley
St. John’s University
Crowley
St. John’s
Retreat Seen on Troop Statement
The White House clarified that U S forces may act for South Vietnam only at their request and when in danger. The policy remains unchanged with Westmoreland retaining authority since the Marines landed in March. The shift followed Tuesday’s State Department remarks that sparked controversy and White House deliberations.
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White House
U. S
William Westmoreland
U. S. Military Assistance Command
South Vietnam
State Department
Vietnam
Robert McCloskey
Rebels Release Three Yanks in Santo Domingo
In Santo Domingo on Wednesday Dominican rebels freed three American soldiers held after entering rebel territory by mistake. Lt. Henry LeForce Sp4 Alton Blakely and Pfc. Nelson Belengeri were captured while investigating a damaged truck claim and were released without violence amid criticism of U.S. military geography.
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Santo Domingo
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Organization of American States
Henry LeForce
Nash, Okla
Alton Blakely
Richmond
Calif
Pfc
Nelson Belengeri
Belleville
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LeForce
Viet Govt. in Crisis as War Escalates in Vietnam
About 2,500 U S army combat engineers landed at Cam Rang bay to build an airfield and expand port facilities. The move brings U S strength in South Vietnam to 53,500 men amid two major battles with Viet Cong that killed more than 460 on both sides.
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U.S. Army Combat Engineers
Cam Rang Bay
U.S
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
Phan Huy Quat
Pham Khac Sun
Gia Bay
U.S. Air Force
Navy
Vinh
Can Tho
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