Tempers Flare as Senate Probes TFX Warplane Contract
Washington AP reports sharper tempers as the Senate Investigations subcommittee widens the probe into the 6.5 billion TFX contract. Frederick Korth defends Pentagon decisions overruling military bids while McNamara faces questions about judgment and favoritism toward General Dynamics Grumman.
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McNamara
Korth
John L. McClellan
D-Ark
Subcommittee
Boeing
McClellan
General Dynamics- Grumman
Karl E. Mundt
R-S.d
General Dynamics
Grumman
Air Force
Eugene M. Zuckert
Department
Morganton Votes For ABC Stores In Local Liquor Referendum
Morganton residents approved ABC liquor stores and package beer and wine sales by a two to one margin. Election officials reported 2 204 votes in favor and 1 191 against, the largest municipal turnout ever. The measure followed a local bill passed by the General Assembly and faced organized opposition from dry forces.
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Morganton
N.C
ABC Liquor
Burke County
Miss Universe Hopefuls Gather in Miami for Pageant Opening
About 100 contestants from Colorado to New Zealand brought gifts for Miami Beach officials, including a turtle-shell set for Mayor High and a white duck pair from Miss Oregon. Contenders spoke of career plans, patriotism, and possible movie or TV contracts as finals air on CBS at 9 p.m. EST.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Free World
Miami
Robert King High
Sandra Young
Bahamas
Nassau
Oregon
Josef June Fisher
Iowa
Ramona Kathleen Meyler
Alaska
Nina Whaley
Peru
Dora Toledano
Hawaii
Susan Molina
Deborah Cardonick
Philadelphia
Marsha Merinko
Laurel, Maryland
Michele Metrinko
Washington, D. C
Nina Lou Denton
Marmet
West Virginia
Youths Convicted Of Trespassing At Sir Walter Hotel
Eleven Negro youths were convicted in a Raleigh City Court session of trespassing at the Sir Walter Hotel. Four received 30 day suspended sentences with $25 fines. seven got 30 day active sentences after an appeal request. Six other youths arrested had charges dropped. 10 others entered no contest pleas in a related hotel trespass case.
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Raleigh (Ap
Sir Walter Hotel
Samuel S. Mitchell
Pretton Winborne
Mitchell
Winborne
Andrew Jackson
Smathers backs tax cut over civil rights bill
Senator George Smathers argued a tax cut to spur the economy would help Black citizens more than passing civil rights legislation. He said he would filibuster the administration proposals though he could support five of seven measures, urging Congress not to let the debate block tax relief. He noted expected Southern filibusters and potential Republican help.
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George A. Smathers
D-Fla
Smathers
Senate Finance Committee
Kennedy
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Russell B. Long
D-La
Budget shifts eyed as McNamara forecasts defense trends
Defense chief McNamara told reporters the 1964 budget may slow growth in overall outlays while preserving firepower. He discussed possible boosts in key weapons programs, cuts elsewhere, and space defense work including Gemini and X20, with plans for a deep underground command post facing congressional caution.
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Army
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