Cotton Measure Near Vote
The House advances a bill to end a two price cotton system by adding an 8 cent per pound subsidy to cover the gap between a 32% cent government supported price and the 24 cent world price. Supporters include Southern Democrats and some textile-state Republicans, while opponents are conservative Republicans and liberal Democrats.
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Scott Still Interested In Race For Governor Nomination
Scott, son of the late W Kerr Scott, said he remains definitively interested in the Democratic bid for North Carolina governor next year. At 31, he has no organization yet but has encouragement and plans to announce by early January after sweeping statewide talks. Major rivals include L Richardson Preyer and Dan K Moore with I Beverly Lake also active. Scott continues speaking engagements this week across Greensboro Pink Hill Kingston and Wadkinville.
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Bob) Scott
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Wake Forest shakes up with Gibson and Hildebrand ousted
Wake Forest College announces athletic department shakeup relieving athletic director Bill Gibson and head football coach Billy Hildebrand. Both offered positions in development office. neither could be reached to confirm acceptance. Hildebrand led 4 seasons with 7 wins and 33 losses, including a 1-10 season this year. Gibson served 14 years as AD after coaching stints at several schools.
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Ruby murder trial to hear nearly all evidence
Witness James Donovan, now a private school physics teacher, describes compromised secret radio and authentication codes. In Dallas, the IRS seeks 20 880 from Ruby through four liens. Judge Brown set February 3 for further inquiries after an eight week delay, as Oswald and Ruby’s roles surface in coverage of the Kennedy assassination.
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Rights Backing In Peril
AP report notes House leaders aim to discharge the civil rights bill via petition, risking bipartisan support. Democrats hope for 150 signatures to pressure Republicans, while Republicans warn against coercive tactics. A discharge effort follows a compromise bill from Justice Department and GOP lawmakers. The civil rights leaders convene an extraordinary session to back Johnson’s call for fast action.
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Bravery Honored for Shielding VP in Kennedy Incident
Washington AP President Johnson cited Secret Service agent Rufus W. Youngblood as one of the most noble public servants after he received the Treasury Department's top bravery award for risking his life to shield the Vice President during the Kennedy assassination. Youngblood vaulted across the front seat to push the VP to the floor, then shielded him as shots rang out. The ceremony in the White House garden marked the second such award given to a Secret Service agent for actions on that day. Clinton J. Hill earlier received the honor for aiding Mrs. Kennedy.
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New Budget May Top $100 Billion
President Johnson aims for a lean federal budget but concedes the next spending plan to Congress could reach a record $100 billion or more. The White House emphasizes the economy civil rights and national unity as key agenda items with AFL-CIO leaders and business groups invited.
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Smoking Under Fire in Largest Cancer Study Yet
The American Cancer Society released what it calls the broadest study on smoking and death rates, showing higher mortality among cigarette smokers than non-smokers with risk rising with consumption. The report, based on 422,094 men followed for about 28.6 years, confirms earlier findings and notes ex-smokers fare better than current smokers.
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Kennedy Epilogue in Life piece recalls roses and tunnels
Theodore H White writes President Kennedy epilogue for Life magazine recalling Jacqueline Kennedy's recollections in Dallas. The article, copyrighted by Life, highlights roses, the motorcade tunnel and the tragic moment in Texas as the First Lady reflects on events and memories after the assassination.
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Theodore H. White
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Life Magazine
Old Ironsides Undergo Refurbish in Boston Drydock
The 166-year-old USS Constitution rests in a Boston Naval drydock for its first refurbishment since the late 1920s. The historic warship will be brightened up between now and April 15. The wirephoto caption notes the crane work and conservation measures underway.
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Pope Plans Trip To Holy Land
Pope Paul VI announced a historic Holy Land pilgrimage for next month after decreeing a major reform of Catholic worship and urging bishops to share governance with him. He spoke at St Peter's Basilica as the Ecumenical Council adjourned its second session and set the agenda for future work.
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Associated Press
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