Government deficits and Great Society costs spark bitter critique
The piece rails at federal spending under Kennedy Johnson and Humphrey, noting rising debt limits, projected 1970 costs, and inflation fears. It cites Eugene F. Rinta and the National Conference Board about rising living costs, urging restraint and warning of ongoing handouts.
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Eisenhowers celebrate 50 years of marriage in enduring partnership
A commemorative look at Dwight David Eisenhower and Mamie Doud Eisenhower on their golden anniversary. The couple, married July 1 1916, began a public life from West Point to the White House, marked by shared events and long service.
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Medicare Takes Effect for 19 Million Older Americans Today
Washington reports that at 12:01 am EDT Medicare becomes available to nearly 19 million Americans over 65. The plan offers a basic hospitalization program with free care for most, plus optional insurance covering doctors’ bills and other medical needs, with rules on cost sharing and provider billing.
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Fisher family tragedy reported in Waterville area
Police found an unconscious woman and a note at the Fisher home in Waterville area. Fisher, a Maine Central Railroad worker, later discovered the bodies of his children Daniel four and Deborah 11 months in a tub and bed. Funeral services for the Fisher children are planned for Saturday. The Fishers had no other children.
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CATV Controversy: Broadcasters Debate The System
NEA reports broad- casting leaders split on CATV ethics and strategy. FCC ground rules restrict CATV to air-sourced content with limited paid exemptions, while networks push for clear regulation and market clarity amid rising stock volatility.
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House Commerce Committee
CATV
Special rates offered at Dallas traffic courts for early no contest pleas
Dallas traffic courts slash fines to speed cases. Court Clerk Hugh Jones says drivers with clean records may pay $5 for $10 fines and $10 for $25 fines if they arrive early to help ease crowded dockets at four Dallas traffic courts.
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Bells proposed for July 4 across the nation
A letter endorses ringing bells at 2 pm EST 1 pm local time or 11 am local time to counter anti American sentiment. The author urges Legion organizers to set a definite time and contact Legionnaires if they agree. The piece critiques U S bombing coverage and media focus on dictators.
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Hicks Services To Be Saturday
Funeral services for Jimmie Lee Hicks two year old granddaughter of Rev. and Mrs. Moody Hicks of Childress will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Assembly of God Church in Sayre Oklahoma. Interment will follow in a Sayre cemetery. She died in the operating room before a planned tonsillectomy. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hicks of Oklahoma City. Survivors include aunt Barbara Hicks and uncle Lynn Hicks both of Oklahoma City and maternal grandparents in Sayre Oklahoma.
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Temperature Extremes and Daily Readings From Thursday
The 24 hour period ending at 1 a.m. shows a high of 94 degrees at 4 p.m. Thursday and a low of 72 degrees at 5 a.m. Today. A similar day on July 1, 1965 recorded highs of 95 and lows of 74. Sunrise is 5 32 and sunset 7 58.
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