President Johnson heads on Far East mission
President Johnson sails on a 25 000 mile Far East trip promising to advance peace and human progress with stops in Hawaii New Zealand Australia Malaysia the Philippines Thailand and at a Manila conference. He cautions no wand will wave miracles yet cites unity of Americans as support.
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Soviets Press Attack on China as Bloc Leaders Gather
The Soviet press unity attack targets China as East European Communist chiefs arrive for talks that might issue a joint condemnation. Pravda carried three critical pieces on Peking signaling possible bloc-wide criticism and deepening splits within the communist camp over Viet Nam and other issues.
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Major Bills Schedule for Action in Congress This Week
Washington AP reports Congress rushes to adjourn by Saturday with major spending bills on education poverty public health and urban renewal in final action. The 15th appropriation bill would fund 2.9 billion for education and poverty programs while three others total about 4 billion cover State Justice Commerce DC government and military construction. An urban renewal program of 1.1 billion over two years and an investment tax credit bill also progressed.
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Learning Transferred By Injection
Duke University biochemist Dr William L Byrne told the National Academy of Sciences that transferring learning via brain material injections may be possible soon. He cited preliminary experiments in rats showing improved learning from trained to untrained animals, noting the results are early.
Confidence in LBJ Falters Amid Inflation Fears
A Harris poll shows 45 percent of Americans approving Johnson on keeping the economy healthy, down from 69 a year earlier. Despite optimism from some about continued growth, many voters fear a recession driven by rising living costs and high interest rates, with the public assigning 85 percent disapproval to Johnson for controlling prices.
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Supreme Court Turns Back Delaware Bid on Electoral System
The Supreme Court denied Delaware permission to file a suit challenging the state unit vote method for presidential electors. The court invited several states to join as potential plaintiffs, effectively ending the action. Delaware Attorney General David P. Buckson argued the system violates one person one vote and urged interim relief or a constitutional amendment.
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Viet Cong Sampans Sunk as Saigon Faces Turmoil
South Vietnamese and U.S. forces destroyed 121 of 150 Viet Cong sampans in the Mekong Delta, killing 147 enemy soldiers with 51 American deaths. A mine near Ky Son billet killed one American and a Vietnamese civilian, while Ky faced cabinet dissension ahead of Manila summit talks. Civil ministers protested Sino-North Viet Nam influence.
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Denver Housewives Plan Boycott Over Food Prices
Denver metropolitan housewives prepare to boycott five major grocery chains to press for lower prices. The action has become a Colorado political issue and prompted at least one chain to cut prices. Esther Peterson may attend a meeting with Better Business Bureau representatives and chain leaders.
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Housewives for Lower Food Prices urges shoppers to boycott chains
The organization led by Mrs. Paul West calls for federal and state food cost investigations and asks shoppers to favor indent grocers while boycotting Miller's Farr's King Soopers Red Owl and Safeway. Over 25 000 signatures collected for a petition to President Johnson Gov Love and congressional delegation. Democratic candidates back the effort while Mrs. West rejects political maneuvering saying it is their horse to ride.
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