Nixon seeks authority to turn excess sites to cities for jobs
Vice President Agnew announced the plan to Congress to grant power to transfer surplus federal sites to localities for economic development. Brooklyn Navy Yard, valued at 23.5 million, would be first, with New York City planning private land and sea enterprises to create about 20 000 jobs. Mayor Lindsay, beside Agnew, described efforts including Bedford Stuyvesant involvement and possible leasing arrangements while legislation is prepared.
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Kennedy Urges Dual China Seat at U.N. Russia China
Senator Edward M Kennedy proposed the United States draft and back a U.N. resolution admitting Communist China alongside Taiwan. He cited obstacles but urged an American initiative at the next session to influence Asia policy amid Viet Nam tensions. Other officials urged flexibility toward China and easing trade and travel barriers.
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Computer payroll screw up overpaid HEW workers
GAO reports a 1965 HEW payroll computer foul up caused extra paychecks and misreported wage data. Errors included paying resigned or on leave workers, issuing wrong W-2s, and cashing some checks. savings bonds worth 1.6 million were issued then recovered. Estimated losses reach several million, prompting a redesign of the payroll system.
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Hayakawa Warns of Nationwide Plot to Wreck Universities
Dr. S. I. Hayakawa, acting president of San Francisco State College, told 700 business leaders at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco that a systematic plan aims to halt the college and trigger a national attack on higher education. He outlined a peaceful vision for the institution’s future.
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Rain Hits Dissidents on Campus
San Francisco State College sees heavy rain douse protests as about 100 pickets line the campus entrance. Earlier 456 people were arrested at a forbidden rally. two more were jailed for a drunk charge and failing to show ID. Hayakawa defended participatory democracy and warned against mob rule, urging expansion of higher education into local Negro districts.
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FHA and VA mortgage rate ceiling raised to 7.14 percent
The 7.14 percent ceiling for FHA and VA insured mortgages replaces 6.34 percent as George Romney, new housing secretary, cites inflation and a need to attract private funds. He calls the rise an interim emergency measure to aid buyers.
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Murray Booked on Gun Charge Loses Probation
San Francisco police booked George Murray, Black Panther, on illegal possession of firearms and revoked his probation after an East Palo Alto arrest. Murray and student Donald Smothers were jailed briefly, then released on bonds of 625 dollars as a bench warrant was issued for Murray’s rule violation.
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