House Committee Curbs Powell Power At Ed and Labor Panel
The House Education and Labor Committee voted 27 to 1 to curb Rep. Adam Clayton Powell's control, stripping him of power to delay bills and to hire fire staff and run funds. Powell remains chair due to seniority and gains shared authority with six subcommittee leaders. The panel also returns budget and staff oversight to its full membership.
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Packaging Bill Gains Group Okay
The House Commerce Committee unanimously approved a fair packaging and labeling bill. It would require labels with quantity ingredients and manufacturer on some drug store and supermarket items but would be weaker than the Senate and White House sought.
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Nation's Weather By United Press International
A 24 hour temperature and precipitation table summarizes conditions across the United States. The report details high and low temperatures, rainfall or snowfall amounts, and regional variations. It notes notable departures from seasonal norms and highlights areas with unsettled or stormy patterns.
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Heat records topple in California and Minnesota towns
UPI reports yesterday’s hottest reading for the contiguous U S was 107 degrees in Palm Springs Blythe and Thermal California while the coldest noted was 37 at International Falls Minnesota indicating wide temperature swings across the lower 48 states.
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Auto Makers Hike Prices Amid Johnson Inflation Policy
Republican leaders blamed President Johnson and his inflationary policies for the auto price increases announced by Ford Chrysler and GM. Dirksen and Ford argued higher costs drive price boosts while Hart criticized the move. GM joined Ford and Chrysler with October price hikes as economists review the market and awaiting AMC's plan.
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