North Carolina House votes down extra sales tax measure
The House rejected a plan to let voters decide on a new 1 percent sales tax to fund counties and cities, 64-40. Sponsor Rep. Donald Stanford cited about 40 million dollars annually for counties and 18 million for municipalities, while opponents called it discriminatory to urban areas.
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Inflation Tax Boost Urged by Federal Reserve Chief
William McChesney Martin Jr. urged a prompt increase in personal and corporate income taxes to curb inflation and support housing and recovery. He backed Johnson's earlier surcharge and said Congress should act soon, with a July surtax push possible, as deficits loom and spending rises continue.
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Battle site at Breed's Hill anchors Bunker Hill Monument
The Bunker Hill Monument sits atop Breed's Hill, marking the battlefield where the historic clash occurred. The location honors the site of the confrontation that defined the early siege.
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President's Grandson Lyn Nugent Born in Austin
Luci Johnson Nugent and Patrick Nugent welcomed their 6 day old son Lyn Lyndon Nugent after leaving Seton Hospital in 95 degree heat. The newborn weighed 8 pounds 1½ ounces and measured 21 inches. The family described happiness and hopes for a peaceful world as reporters watched the first public appearance.
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Seton Hospital
Texas
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Meredith Pushes Voter Registration in Mississippi March
James H. Meredith continued his U S 51 march toward Oakland and planned political orientation meetings in major towns to spur voter registration among Mississippi Negroes. He noted low turnout but anticipated cooperation and emphasized registering by July 7 for the August 8 Democratic primary.
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Grenada
Mississippi
TV series may decline says Hollywood veteran
Dan Blocker of the Bonanza clan predicts TV series will fade as audiences seek two hour films and specials. He says the trend toward anthology and special presentations will dominate within three or four years and that audiences have grown more sophisticated.
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Associated Press
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Alfred Drake
Florence Henderson
Agnes de Mille
Jo Mielziner
NBC
TV Schedules Preview Shift Toward Longer Series
A fall schedule review notes a slight swing to longer shows with 31 half hour slots in a combined NBC CBS trio lineup and more one hour programs. Network chiefs predict continued popularity of ongoing series like Bonanza Lucy I Spy and Gleason, with executives predicting more serials and extended formats to fit prime time.
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NBC
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CBS
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Andy Hardy
Petticoat Junction charity show in Hooterville planned
Tuesday June 27 1967 highlights Selma Plout producing its annual charity show. Peyton Place features Rachel kidnapped from night school and other plot threads. The Warren Report continues its Kennedy assassination probe. The Fugitive subplot centers on a ballpark kidnapping and Kimble as witness. 300 News 30 Joey Bishop :45 Show.
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Television Listings for Charlotte Roanoke and WBTV Stations
Broadcast schedule lists programs by time including Gen Hospital Dark Shadows Big Show and Tonight Show on WSOC. WBTV features To Tell News Cronkite Branded Daktari Red Skelton Warren Report Weather and more. Roanoke listings include Valley from NCLE Occasional Wife Movie and News.
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Itive Warren
WSOC
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Walter Cronkite
Roanoke
Valley
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