Vote Speed-Up Debate Looms On Voting Rights Bill
Washington reported that Senate leaders plan a Friday vote on a cloture or gag rule amid a race to speed approval of the voting rights bill. Ervin and Ellender advocate limits on debate while Southerners resist, as the House Judiciary Committee pursues its own version with an escape clause and auto-limit provisions.
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Rockefeller to Seek Third Term as Governor of New York
Albany New York Gov Nelson Rockefeller indicated on Tuesday he would seek a third term next year but did not rule out possible future runs in national politics. He said he is not closing the door on 1988 presidential consideration while focusing on renomination and retention of the governorship.
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Election Date Unchanged for Metro Vote in Nashville
The metro council failed to approve a resolution to move the metro election date to the first Thursday of April 1966. The proposal, tied to aligning with constitutional officers and state primaries, was defeated 134 to none, keeping the election set for the same date as the county general election.
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Georgia House Candidates To Be Named In Primary
ATLANTA UP L Georgians vote today to nominate candidates for a reapportioned Georgia House in a primary that opens the path to more Black representation. The reapportionment, ordered by federal court, may elect six to 11 Negro members while Georgia’s Senate already has two Black members. The race features Gov. Carl Sanders push and a Ku Klux Klan backdrop with Calvin Craig seeking a Fulton County seat as SNCC supports a candidate in a neighboring district.
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Community TV System Approved in Knoxville
Knoxville officials vote 4-3 to grant a franchise for a community cantenna system. Four companies submitted proposals including Scripps Howard Broadcasting Co and WBIR-TV affiliates. installation cost estimated at 3 to 4 million dollars with per cent gross revenue offer by Earh. FCC jurisdiction noted, timing of award not indicated.
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Lawmakers Take Up Defense Request in Congress
Washington lawmakers outlined defense funding to finish the fiscal year ending June 20. President Johnson sought 700 million dollars to back the U S commitment in South Vietnam. Defense Secretary McNamara to brief Senate and House committees ahead of final action expected after Johnson White House talks.
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