House Adopts Plan for Reorganization of D.C. Government
Washington voters and politicians debate Johnson plan to reorganize the District of Columbia government. Congress approves a move toward an elected city council with a Black majority, abolishing the three member board of commissioners and creating a new mayor and nine council members appointed rather than elected. The measure bypasses the DC committee, signaling a sweeping reform set to become law.
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Export-Import Bank Proposal Killed to Ban Arms Financing
In Washington the Senate rejected a bid by Senator Ellender to bar the Export-Import Bank from financing arms sales to poorer nations. Supporters argued the bank has aided arms deals, while opponents warned a ban would curb U.S. flexibility in foreign policy amid tensions in the Middle East and Latin America. A separate note mentions a python escape found near Subotica, Yugoslavia.
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District of Columbia council plan aims for limited reform
The plan would have nine member council with five Negro members and an assistant mayor, while preserving laws that deny DC residents municipal suffrage and congressional representation. It seeks maximum change within existing constitutional limits, amid southern opposition and a push for a DC voting seat in the House.
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