House Bills Push Free School Lunch Expansion
Opinion argues passage of two House measures to expand and fund free or reduced price school meals. The plan uses up to 100 million in customs receipts for 1969-1971, removes local matching, and raises state matching over time. It highlights Alabama deficits and calls for Senate approval and federal aid.
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House OF Representatives
U. S. Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
Alabama
Louisiana
New York
House Committee On Education and Labor
United States
Orville Freeman
Congress
Treasury
Senate
House
House Education and Labor Committee
Hope for the Unworthy to Become a Christian
Billy Graham replies to a reader asking if they must be good to become a Christian. He cites Bible verses about salvation for sinners, urges confession of sin, turning from it, and trusting Jesus. He emphasizes mercy, faith, and becoming part of God’s family through Christ.
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Jesus
Christ Jesus
God
Christ
Mrs Robb May Have Changed U S History
A young mother and wife of a Marine in Vietnam, Mrs Charles Robb, daughter of President Johnson, is credited with shaping U S history. Drew Pearson cites Johnson’s remarks after Robb’s wartime visit, noting her plea on why Americans fight abroad amid domestic opposition.
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Vietnam
U. S
Charles Robb
Johnson
Drew Pearson
Robb
White House
Pearson
Chuck
Taylor Burton visa inquiry reveals morality debate on Capitol Hill
A confidential Taylor Burton matter becomes public as Rep. Feighan chairs an Immigration subcommittee probe into Burton and Elizabeth Taylor. Witness Abba Schwartz says the bureau regarded public morality concerns but would not bar Burton for adultery. Immigration Chief Farrell cites lack of evidence for an exclusion order and hints at a border interview strategy.
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Drew Pearson
Jack Anderson
Washington
Capitol Hill
Elizabeth Taylor
Richard Burton
Michael Feighan
Cleveland
Ohio
Burton
New York
Rep. Feighan
House Immigration Committee
Abba Schwartz
State Department
Bureau of Security and Consular Affairs
Feighan
Burton-Taylor
United States
Schwartz
Arch Moore
R-W. Va
America
Moore
Hamlet
Raymond Farrell
Los Angeles
Canada
Farrell
Canadian
Niagara Falls
Miss Taylor
Johnson’s Decision Seen as Public Service Aimed at Peace
Viewpoint by David Lawrence argues LBJ faced health fears and political pressures when choosing not to seek reelection. It notes Johnson’s heart attack history, age concerns, and hopes to depoliticize Vietnam peace efforts while enabling Humphrey to lead. The column suggests his exit could still advance Democratic aims and peace talks.
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Johnson
Look
Drew Pearson
Humphrey
Presiye
Mr. Johnson
Ing
Lyndon Johnson
Senate
Dugit
Vietnam
Paris
Democratic Party
Lyndon. Johnson
Pudlishers-Hall Syndicate
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New York Times News Service
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