Capitol Hill Cutbacks At $3.5 Billion
Washington AP reports the administration plans to trim about 3.5 billion in federal outlays under the cutback law, with 1 billion from defense and 1.2 billion from all civilian agencies, while protecting high priority social programs. The overall year-end deficit is projected at 51 billion for the year ending next June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zwick
Capitol Hill
Small Business Administration
Farm Credit Administration and
Export-Import Bank
Defense Department
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Agricultura Department
Farm Support Exemption Gains House Backing
Washington AP President Johnson seeks to exempt welfare payments and price supports from the 6 billion spending cut. House Appropriations chief Mahon endorses the move, Mills shows no plan to oppose. About 1.2 billion involved. Varying exemptions already allowed by the law.
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Washington
Johnson
House
George H. Mahon
Dtex
Appropriations Committee
Newsmen
Wilbur D. Mills
D-Ark
Ways and Means Committee
Mahon
Congress
Mills
Wheat Price Outlook Dims For 1968 69 In Kansas
Kansas wheat farmers face a bleak fall outlook with prices unlikely to rise much above the loan level in 1968 69. Heavy loan participation could lift some late in the year. Acreage down five percent offset by record yields, pushing stocks to 2.1 billion bushels. Domestic use may rise modestly while lower feed grain prices loom. Other reports note feeder cattle and hog markets, dairy prospects, and egg and turkey cost pressures shaping the 1969 agricultural picture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan
Kan
Kansas
Don D. Pretzer
Extension
Kansas State University
Pretzer
Robert L. Coppersmith
Paul G. Christ
H. E. Jackson
Bridge to the East Fell as Soviet Influence Tightens
William L. Ryan analyzes Soviet reactions to Czechoslovakia and the Cold War shift. Moscow signals that cross‑bloc "bridge building" is doomed while reaffirming a closed sphere of influence, dimming hopes for a Johnson Kosygin summit and widening nuclear fears.
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Czechoslovakia
Kremlin
Johnson
Alexei N. Kosygin
Izvestia
Pravda
Soviet Union
Mao Tse-tung
China
Vietnam
United States
U.S.S.R
Bee Stings Kill Indiana Truck Driver
Herbert R. Moore aged 57, a Butterville truck driver, died in North Vernon Indiana after being stung on his left leg by a bee while he and his son worked in their backyard. Coroner Richard Vance attributed death to a reaction to bee venom.
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North Vernon
Ind
Herbert R. Moore
Butterville
Richard Vance
Calf Doubles Birth Weight in 47 Days
A young calf rapidly grows to twice its birth weight within 47 days, highlighting remarkable early development. The observation underscores accelerated growth rates in bovine offspring and may inform livestock management practices and feeding strategies.
Credit Will Boost Sterling in Basel Bank Accord
In Basel Switzerland the Bank of International Settlements announced a new 2 billion dollar credit to shore up the pound sterling. The 10 year facility with a three year grace period will let holders exchange pounds for foreign currencies, with 12 nations participating led by the United States and West Germany. Ottmar Emminger of West Germany said Berlin would contribute 400 million dollars. Restoring confidence in Britain's overseas spending, the move followed a long meeting that extended past midnight Sunday.
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Basel
Switzerland
Bank of International Settlements Today
Austria
Belgium
Canada
Denmark
West Germany
Italy
Japan
Holland
Norway
Sweden
United States
Ottmar Emminger
Federal ‘Bank
Britain
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Budget Bureau
Charles J. Zwick
Philadelphia
American Foundation of Negro Affairs
U.S
Leon Higginbotham
Foundation
Higginbotham
Fulton St
Nice
Elm
E. Laurel Older Homes
Good Repair
Hattie
Summit
Safford
Teath Sr
N. 10Th Street
N. Ath Street
Dora E. Long
Earl Barton Salesman & Auctioneer
Orville’ Freeman
America
William L. Ryan
Garden City
Télegram
Scott City
Sublette Satanta 1
Arden City
Ria
Tinal
Telegram
Gardenland
Garden City Telegram
Vapex
Masonry Products Inc
E. Fulton
Hershey Distributing Company
Dallas
Texas
E. Mockingbird Lane
Dalles
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