Congress opens 88th session amid tax cuts civil rights clash
L A C analyzes the second session of the 88th Congress as Johnson faces major bills including a $11 billion tax cut, civil rights, medicare, and spending cuts. The piece notes past inaction, the Kennedy program issues, and Baker’s Senate scandal probe shaping opening debates. It stresses election-year accountability and Congress not being a mere rubber stamp.
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Viet Nam Clashes Prompt Religious Committees
South Viet Nam interior minister Ton That Dinh named joint religious committees to investigate reports of Buddhist Catholic violence in nine provinces since the military coup. He said measures will be posted against individuals involved in any form of religious persecution and denied the clashes stem from religious rivalry.
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Wealthy Alcoholic Quits Top Political Post
Vermont Democratic state chairman Spencer resigns amid alcohol problems. He vows sobriety, aims to support Hoff’s reelection and seeks hospital treatment. Also notes Sandburg’s 68th birthday greetings from Johnson and other brief items on public figures and a new Air Force missile range division.
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Funeral Directors Decry Equal Time Show Controversy
A Los Angeles group of 55 members objects to a TV drama depiction of funeral services, calling it false and defamatory. They seek FCC hearings and equal time, citing public-interest concerns and related literature, and request NBC provide the script and transcripts.
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