Proxmire Criticizes Campaign Wealth in 1964 Race
Senator William Proxmire denounces rising campaign spending and millionaire candidates. He cites donations from convicts and large California gubernatorial sums, warning future runs may force election choices between two inheritors of wealth. He also supports extended free TV time for major candidates.
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Washington
William Proxmire
D-Wis
Congress
Proxmire
Jake
California
John Kennedy
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
Newton Minow
Federal Communications Commission
Ice Age National Scientific Reserve bill to be reintroduced
Congressmen Lester Johnson and Henry Reuss will reintroduce the Ice Age National Scientific Reserve plan when Congress convenes January 9. The proposal would create a major National Park System unit in Wisconsin's Kettle Moraine, Devil's Lake, and Chippewa County areas with state land retained and federal management aid.
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Washington
Lester Johnson
Black River Falls
Henry S. Reuss
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Middle West
Kettle Moraine State Forest
Devil's Lake State Park
Baraboo
Chippewa County
Pres. Kennedy
Congress
Reuss
Wayne N. Aspinall
Colorado
House Committee On Interior and Insular Affairs
Udall
Gaylord Nelson
Johnson
Temperatures Mild but Weather Dismal Across Regions
The eastern half of the nation and parts of the West faced dull weather with clouds fog and rain. Temperatures remained fairly mild for the season overall though cooler readings appeared in the southeast from the 30s to the 60s in Florida.
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Gulf Coast
Cape Hatteras
N.C
Great Lakes
Mississippi Valley
Ohio Valley
Pacific Northwest
Florida
Opposition grows to arming India in border dispute
Senate Armed Services panel will study U S commitments to supply India with weapons amid ongoing border tensions with China. Senator Russell objects to providing modern arms, arguing India could hand them to the Chinese. The report notes past U S shipments include light infantry weapons mortars mines and 12 Air Force transports to New Delhi along with debate over Skybolt and RS-70 plans.
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Washington
India
China
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
Senate Armed Services Committee
Russell
United States
New Delhi
Nehru
Reynolds Vows Supreme Effort To Meet Challenges
Wisconsin lawmakers convene to face a record budget with Reynolds opposing GOP tax plans. The Republican Senate holds a 22 to 11 edge. Assembly seats split 53 Republicans to 47 Democrats, with Blanchard's death narrowing the margin. Tax revision and funding dominate the agenda as Reynolds seeks income taxes while Republicans press for a general sales tax. See fiscal page for details.
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GOP
Senate
Assembly
David Blanchard
R - Edgerton
Earl H. Elfers
Trevor
Blanchard
Elfers
Russell Olson
Bassett
Kenosha
DOUBLE DONNYBROOK Rules Fights In Congress Start
Washington AP reports the 88th Congress opens with dual rules fights in the Senate and House pitting liberal against conservative forces. Democrats hold sizable majorities but Southern Democrats often split, threatening Kennedy’s agenda and 1964 elections. The debates center on expanding the Rules Committee and curbing filibusters, with leaders eyeing education, elderly healthcare, transportation, farm policy, and tax changes.
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Washington
Rules Committee
Senate
Takes Oath As 37th Governor
Wisconsin sworn in Democrat John Reynolds as the 37th governor pledging a supreme effort to meet state challenges. Reynolds said bipartisanship should serve Wisconsin, not block progress, and outlined goals in education, mental health, elderly care, and job training amid a split legislature.
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Madison
John Reynolds
Wisconsin
Reynolds
Tshombe Given Chance To Invite Bloodless Occupation Of Kolwezi
Elisabethville reports Tshombe may invite a U.N. bloodless occupation of Kolwezi to secure power in a reunified Congo. U.N. buildup strengthens chances to press Kolwezi while Adoula moves to reintegrate Katanga and unify currencies.
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Kolwezi
Elisabethville
Katanga
Moise Tshombe
U.N
Congo
Cyrille Adoula
United Nations
Francois Kalala
Kalala
Leopoldville
U Thant
Edmondson Quits Oklahoma Governorship for Senate Seat
Oklahoma Governor Howard Edmondson, a Kennedy ally, resigns to accept appointment to the U.S. Senate succeeding the late Robert Kerr. Lieutenant Governor George Nigh, who elevated Edmondson, and Kerr’s son Robert Kerr Jr. react as Edmondson heads toward the 1964 election while Henry Bellmon prepares to take office as Oklahoma’s first Republican governor. Edmondson’s move follows Kerr’s death and shifts the Senate lineup to 67 Democrats and 33 Republicans.
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Senate
House
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
J. Howard Edmondson
Edmondson
Kerr
Oklahoma City
Okla
Howard Edmondson
Kennedy
U.S. Senate
Palm Beach
Fla
Nigh
Henry Bellman
Washington
Robert S. Kerr Jr
Statehood
Lyndon B. Johnson
Edwin L. Mechem
New Mexico
Dennis Chavez
Beautifully tumultuous evening honors Sandburg at 85
In a Waldorf Astoria dinner celebrating Carl Sandburg's 85th birthday and his new poetry collection Honey and Salt publishers Harcourt Brace & World hosted celebrities. Justice William Douglas praised Sandburg's place in literature likening him to Lincoln while Steinbeck lauded his influence and peers reflected on his long career.
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Associated Press
NEW York
Carl Sandburg
Waldorf-Astoria
Sandburg
Harcourt, Brace & World
John Steinbeck
Waldorf Astoria
UPI
Olson charges Reynolds uninformed as Wisconsin budget fight grows
Jack Olson, sworn in as Wisconsin's Republican lieutenant governor, says incoming Democratic governor John Reynolds is not keeping him informed. Olson criticizes Reynolds tax plans and budget strategy, says GOP should cooperate in the forthcoming legislative session, and notes he was not invited on the budget tour. He adds Reynolds opposed to a sales tax is emotional and hints reapportionment could be a factor in future districting.
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Reynolds
Wisconsin
GOP
Gaylord Nelson
Nelson
Milwaukee
Jack Olson
John Reynolds
Olson
Wtmj-Tv
Baby Boy Weighs 15 Pounds and One Ounce
SALT LAKE CITY AP Mrs Erwin Frank believed she would have twins when she gave birth to a 15 pound one ounce boy. The infant is the seventh child of Mrs Frank and her husband who works at a dairy plant.
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Salt Lake City
Erwin Frank
Frank
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