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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1966
Page
2
Arkansas clear and cold tonight with lows 10 to 24 across the state. Friday will be partly cloudy and colder with highs in the 20s to 30s. Louisiana mixed conditions with increasing clouds Friday and highs 45 to 55, tonight's lows 28 to 36.
Harris Gymnasium hosts a January 28 event featuring the Supreme, Temptations, Miracles, James Brown, Carla Thomas among stars. Admission 15, 25, or 35 cents with special sections for adults. Music by local and out-of-state bands. Also notices on the funeral service for Clem Haren at Ward Chapel A M E Church Prescott January 30 at 2 p.m. Hicks Funeral Home of Hope in charge.
President Johnson's proposal for graduated withholding of personal income taxes likely will be altered before the House floor. The Ways and Means Committee resumes hearings on the $4.8 billion tax package, including a two year suspension of auto and telephone excise taxes and a faster corporate tax collection. Critics say the schedule overcharges higher earners and could force refunds, tying up funds without interest. The Treasury projects net gains for lower brackets while raising adjusted withholding for many in higher brackets.
A 114 year old man named Kidde applies for Social Security health payments citing a birth date of August 3 1651 in Mobile Alabama. Officials report the claim lists an implausible age and birth record. In London a Churchill Humber limousine sold for 6000 to Arthur G Hayes of Muskogee Oklahoma for display in Churchilliana collection.
Washington AP President Johnson will not raise the existing 3.2 percent wage guideline in his economic message to Congress despite rising industrial output. Labor leaders dispute the move saying it abandons the rule, while White House economists warn of inflationary risks if boosted. Meany signals wage controls if Viet Nam costs rise but argues controls should be across all costs.
A Maryland Preakness festival modeled on Louisville’s Derby celebration was proposed to Gov. Tawes and Mayor McKeldin. A governor mayor appointed committee urged immediate work for this year’s Preakness. Maryland Jockey Club would finance the festival for two years up to 60000 dollars annually.
AP survey shows 25 of 50 senators oppose resuming North Vietnam bombings while 25 favor. Most favor restarts but only 18 support expanding to Hanoi Haiphong targets. Leaders Mansfield Fulbright oppose resumed air strikes. Dirksen declines to decide. Kuchel silent. Long supports bombing continuation with broader scope if ordered.
General Maxwell D Taylor, adviser to President Johnson, says the reasons for the Vietnam bombing pause are exhausted and the U S must keep the pressure on. He spoke after a White House meeting with congressional leaders and a New York conference. Secretary Rusk noted peace efforts from A to Z. Mansfield and Fulbright urged continued consultation. Dirksen urged input but has no position.
The National Science Foundation announced 22 million dollars in grants to boost graduate education in science, mathematics, and engineering. The program will fund 4193 full time graduate slots across 193 schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia starting fall 1966.
President Johnson would need a two thirds Senate vote for a constitutional amendment to elect House members in presidential election years. An Associated Press survey of 48 of 100 senators shows 18 declined comment and 12 unavailable. Only 20 back the plan, while 24 oppose four year terms and 26 oppose electing all members in presidential years. Both chambers must approve by two thirds, then states must ratify by three quarters.
President Johnson and Senator Fulbright deny personal animosity and call reports of a rift mostly newspaper myth. Moyers says no basis for disenchantment while Fulbright expresses respect and says the feud is media-created. Attorney General Katzenbach notes a planned shift of the Community Relations Service to the Justice Department to boost national capacity.
A Roselle landscaper Ronald Olliges 20 underwent a hernia operation Oct 19 to qualify for a Marine Corps physical. He was sworn in Jan 6 and will report to Camp Pendleton March 22 likely for infantry. His father and brother support his service amid national Viet Nam debates.
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