Gathings Aids in Killing Stamp Bill
Representative E C Gathings of Arkansas helped block the administration food stamp bill in the House Agricultural Committee voting 19 to 14 to table the measure. He cited authority over stores and eligibility as risks while noting the pilot program operates in 39 communities across 20 states. The debate touched on costs and whether the plan would reduce surplus stocks and how it would affect local supervision.
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Washington
Rep. E. C
Independence County
Ark
Gathings
Secretary of Agriculture
Orville
L. Freeman
Freeman
Quite a Career for This Athlete
Boston based obituary notes Bill Stewart, renowned as a tough baseball umpire and the only native American to coach a National Hockey League team. He won the Stanley Cup in his first year with the Chicago Black Hawks in 1988, faced a quick firing the next season, and died at 69 from a stroke at a Veterans Administration Hospital. Stewart also managed in the minor leagues, coached in college, wrestled, ran track, refereed boxing, and scouted in the majors.
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Boston
Bill Stewart
Stewart
Veterans Administration
Chicago Black Hawks
Chicago
New York Americans
Montreal Canadians
Toronto
Bermuda Server Wins Design Award for Crown Colony Furniture
The Bermuda Server, an heirloom mahogany piece from the Crown Colony collection, designed by Nicholas A. Ungaro, won the International Design Award from the American Institute of Interior Designers. The project began with Lurelle Guild’s letter and two years of research, earning a government citation for design integrity and broad availability in stores.
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Bermuda
Ictured
American Institute of Interior Designers
A.id
Nicholas A. Ungaro
Kroehkler Design Center
Crown Colony
Kroehler Mfg. Co
Lurelle Guild
A.I.D. International
Kyrochler
Government of
Bermud
Court Again Dictates to Lawmakers
Supreme Court steps into redistricting to curb partisan gerrymanders by forcing more equal representation in Congress and state legislatures. The move follows years of inaction as courts avoided political questions, addressing both congressional and state districting while preserving two senatorial seats per state.
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James Marlow
Associated Press
Washington (Ap
Supreme Court
Congress
House
Senate
All-In-One Breakfast Shake for Morning Nourishment
A compact guide promotes a morning shake as a fast nourishing start. It blends Florida orange juice milk corn flakes an egg and maple syrup or honey for protein calcium and energy. The recipe yields two servings and emphasizes fresh citrus for vitamin C.
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Florida
One Reason for Federal Power Cited by Rep Croxton
North Little Rock Arkansas representative Hardy Croxton argues that the 1874 Arkansas constitution fenced in state and local power pushing authority to Washington. He notes cities and counties are restricted to a 10 mill property tax and says an amendment on the November ballot could grant broader taxing powers. Croxton is a potential gubernatorial candidate and leads a push to rewrite the state constitution.
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North Little Rock
Hardy Croxton
Benton County
Washington
Arkansas
Croxton
Court ruling pushes reapportionment into political thicket
The text describes how Justices including Felix Frankfurter confronted malapportioned districts in Illinois and Tennessee, urging state legislatures to redraw maps or face federal remedies. It notes a 1946 shift, state delays, and a new federal standard: equal representation by population for congressional districts, with possible court injunctions and statewide remedial actions.
Defends the Housewife Day Shows Defends the Housewife Day Shows
New York AP notes daytime TV portrays women unfairly and asserts daytime programs are functional. It previews NBC and ABC scheduling changes with Get the Message debuting March 30 and Missing Links ending, while Goodson-Todman expands a busy 18% weekly network time with audience participation formats.
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New York
Goodson-Todman
ABC
NBC
Seven Keys
Richard Boone
Lucy Named Queen of Apple Festival in Winchester
Lucy Baines Johnson daughter of President Johnson is crowned queen of the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival in Winchester Virginia She is the first presidential daughter and the first Texan named queen of the 37 year old festival She will reign from April 30 to May 2.
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Winchester
Lucy Baines Johnson
Johnson
Miss Johnson
Shriver Takes Over New Job
Sargent Shriver was sworn in as special assistant to President Johnson to direct the antipoverty campaign. Johnson and Cabinet members witnessed the oath administered by White House officer Herbert Miller. Shriver will also continue to direct the Peace Corps.
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Sargent Shriver
President Johnson
Johnson
Herbert Miller
White House
Shriver
Peace Corps
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AP Television
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