Hike Bill Heads Into Home Stretch
The Senate aims to finish work on a sweeping Social Security bill before Thanksgiving with final passage expected Wednesday. Debate will be limited as Mansfield and aides push through amendments and await a potential House substitute. The measure would raise benefits and adjust payroll taxes, with a central clash over the wage base.
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Delaware
Philadelphia schools brace for tense return after riot
On the first day of classes following a Black Power rally that turned violent, Philadelphia officials readied for possible clashes. Police Commissioner Rizzo ordered extended alertness while Schools Superintendent Shedd promised a return to normal with precautions.
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Philadelphia
Mark R. Shedd
Frank L. Rizzo
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National Association For the Advancement of Colored People's
Hold Rites For Deborah Lynn Thomas Infant
Funeral services for Deborah Lynn Thomas infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles F Thomas were held at 11 am at Bracken Funeral Home with Rev William M Allman officiating Burial followed at Pine Grove Cemetery The child died unexpectedly in her home October 24 1967 She is survived by her parents a sister Karen Sue a brother Lawrence J maternal grandparents Clifford Richardson Union City paternal grandparents Melvin Thomas Corry maternal great grandmother Florence Hallburgh Union City paternal great grandfather Homer Jones Cleveland area
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Lawrence J
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Union City
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Corry
Florence Hallburgh
Homer Jones
Clevetana
Arkansas Gazette Begins 149th Year
The Arkansas Gazette marks its 149th year of publication in Little Rock its first issue dated November 20 1819 by William E Woodruff on a hand press. Nine of eleven drinkers died from poisoned alcohol in Calcutta India police said thirteen survivors treated in hospital.
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Arkansas’ Gazette
Mississippi River
William E. Woodruff
Territory
Arkansas
Calcutta
India
Population in U S Reaches 200 Million Milestone
The United States officially tops 200 million people as a census clock in the Commerce Department lobby marks gains. The Census Bureau notes births deaths immigration and emigration shape the clock, while the Population Reference Bureau questions counts and estimates.
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United States
Alexander B.trowbridge
Secretary of Commerce
Census Bureau
Commerce Department
Population Reference Bureau
Reference Bureau
U.S
America
Rail wreck causes 110-car pileup and fiery blazes
Police blamed a broken rail for a wreck that involved 110 freight cars. Firemen in gas masks fought the flames with foam and earth pushed by bulldozers. The fires were under control by noon Sunday.
Army billing mess leaves ex-soldier unpaid and stuck
John Brown, 24, stationed at Ft MacArthur, says he was billed 1238 for pay during a 223 day absence in 1966 while awaiting orders to go to Vietnam. He notes he remained on leave and tried to resolve the error, finally receiving discharge with a 23 day excessive leave notation. He claims GI benefits for three years though he served over five.
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Calif
Army
John Brown
Ft. Macarthur
Brown
Pre
Joseph A. Smith
Marysville
Smith
Vietnam
San Francisco
Federal Reserve Raises Discount Rate to 4.5Percent
The Federal Reserve lifted the discount rate from 4 percent to 4.5 percent effective today at 10 of 12 banks withPhiladelphia and St Louis expected to follow. Officials described the move as a precaution to support the dollar amid international pressure and to curb capital outflow. The action follows last year’s rate climb and a later retreat to 4 percent, with further moves possible in coming weeks depending on economic conditions.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
United States
Movie Scene A Reality For 11 400 Patrons
Fire broke out Sunday at the Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore during a Gone with the Wind screening. The blaze occurred as Rhett Butler and Scarlet O’Hara were on screen. No injuries were reported.
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Baltimore, Md
Rhett Butler
Scarlet O'Hara
You Get 199 Cigarettes Without Violating State Line Law
Pennsylvania motorists may bring 199 cigarettes into the state. more than that risks confiscation and revenue-law charges. State Police and the Revenue Department say the five cent tax increase does not change transport legality. Officers perform routine checks near the state line and can seize excess cigarettes under existing laws. Fire at East Theater evacuates 60 patrons after a blaze destroys a heating plant. film was You Only Live Twice.
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Department of Revenue
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