War Is Declared On Poverty In Johnson State Of The Union
President Johnson declared an unconditional war on poverty and urged Congress to pass a broad anti poverty program with a tax cut to create jobs and markets. The package includes medical care broader minimum wage food stamps and a national service corps, funded by more than 1 billion dollars over several years. Goldwater in New Hampshire praised the reception as he campaigns for the GOP nomination.
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National Service Corps
Annalachia
Goldwater
New Hampshire
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Concord
N.H
Barry Goldwater
Capitol
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UNC Branch Committee Named for Charlotte Study
A 15 member UNC committee to study establishing a Charlotte branch was named by Dr. William C. Friday. The Advisory Council on Educational Policy will include the three branch chancellors and faculty from Chapel Hill Raleigh and Greensboro. Meetings will start soon with a thorough immediate study to be reported to the UNC Board of Trustees.
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University of North Carolina At Charlotte College
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Chapel Hill
Raleigh
Greensboro
William B. Aycock
John T. Caldwell
Otis A. Singletary
University
Fire Destroys Two Buildings In Winston-Salem
A.P. Fire destroyed two adjoining one-story business buildings on Main Street in Winston-Salem. The loss is expected to exceed $500,000. Gutted were A. & P. Tea Co and Bally-Arcington Inc. The blaze began in the Bally-Arcington repair shop, reported at 5:38 a.m. No injuries were reported.
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Winston - Salem
A. & P. Tea Co
Main St
Bally-Arcington, Inc
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Mail Bus and Truck Collision Kills Five in West Virginia
BECKLEY West Virginia AP a post office mail bus and a flat bed truck collided on a turnpike bridge north of Beckley today killing five people. Three victims were post office clerks sorting mail traveling from Charleston to Beckley. The other victims were the bus and truck drivers. The head on crash occurred about 15 miles north of Beckley and blocked north south traffic. The mail bus left Charleston about 3 15 am EST. The accident happened about an hour later. The clerks were W Brent Robinson 51 George Christo 38 both of Charleston and H H McGee of Glen White Raleigh County. The drivers were not identified immediately.
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Leaders Meet Republicans Seek To Avoid Disunity
Washington AP report notes GOP leaders convene strategy talks before the November election to pick a presidential nominee without deep intra party splits. Goldwater debate hints at unity effort while Ohio favors Son Bliss and Byrnes as favorites. The Democratic side ponders Johnson’s running mate choice with Sargent Shriver rising as the likely choice amid praise and high profile diplomacy.
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New Hampshire
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Democratic National Committee
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Johnison
Sargent Shriver
Peace Corps
John F. Kennedy
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Shriver
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Virginia tax hike proposed for roads and schools
Gov. Albertis S. Harrison Jr. proposed sharp motor vehicle tax increases to raise about 25 million annually for primary roads and to fund public and higher education and highway safety. His mid-term address called for a 1964 66 state budget of 1 657853 000 with a 652316000 general fund, up 75 million from prior planning.
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Albertis S. Harrison Jr
Virginia General Assembly
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British Sell Buses To Cuba
The British government confirms the sale of 11.2 million dollars worth of British buses and spare parts to Cuba, arguing they are not strategic goods as no boycott exists. Leyland Motors to supply 400 buses and 1.1 million in parts under a five year credit, with potential orders for over a thousand more.
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Donald Stokes
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Havana
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State Department
Robert McCloskey
United States
Johnson unveils surprise budget cut and poverty plan
President Johnson announces a $97.9 billion budget, below Kennedy’s level, pledges 25 percent uranium production cuts, and declares an unconditional war on poverty. He urges Congress to pass civil rights bills, wage and tax reforms, and aim for a moon program by 1970 while maintaining defense strength. He meets Byrd and Mills to discuss lean measures and outlines broad priorities for 1964 congreso.
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New Team in Capital Launches Washington Column
The Enterprise introduces Bruce Biossat and Col. Ray Cromley as the new Washington Column duo. Biossat, NEA chief correspondent with 18 years in editorial writing, brings domestic and foreign insight. Cromley, a full colonel and veteran military analyst, adds defense and international expertise from WWII China to Tokyo reporting. He once faced Pearl Harbor Day detention in Japan.
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