Troop Increase May Trigger Higher Tax Hike Debate
Washington reports that an escalation of U S troops in Vietnam could spur the administration to seek a tax rise above the proposed 10 percent surcharge. Officials note the cost of a year per serviceman reaches up to 40 000 dollars and 50 000 additional troops would cost about 2 billion annually.
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Washington
U.S
Vietnam
Congress
Earle G. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Johnson
Pentagon
B52 With Eight Aboard Reported Downed Today
Carswell Air Force Base reported a B52F missing with eight aboard during a simulated bombing run off Matagorda Island Texas. The plane disappeared from radar at 11 12 p m Wednesday after exhausting fuel at 6 30 a m today. Six of the crew were Vietnam veterans and the aircraft had prior service there.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Carswell Air Force Base
Air Force
Carswell
Matagorda Island
Texas
Gulf of Mexico
Senate action passes budget and taxes in continued session
The Senate approved a 162.08 million allocation for Board of Regents institutions and, using emergency procedures, passed a new Senate reapportionment bill 36-3. It also moved a measure allowing unified school districts to levy up to four mills for five years for capital improvements.
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Meeker
Senate
Board of Regents
House
Legislature approves public safety and tax measures
The House backed a 13.6 million appropriation for penal institutions and safety agencies with no increase from Gov. Docking’s recommendations. It passed a Citizen Committee on Constitutional Revision bill and a surplus property auction bill. Other actions include highway right of way acquisitions and a mandatory meat inspection proposal. A half cent local sales tax subject to voter approval was also advanced.
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House Assessment and Taxation Committee
Vogel
National Education Assn
F. Parke Bowlin
Chamber
Legislature debate on term limits and highway plan details
Discussion covers a proposed constitutional amendment requiring two thirds support in both chambers and voter approval, potential for more than two terms for county treasurers, and a six changes at once option. Kay explains the GOP highway plan financed by a two cent gas tax with local allocations. Docking vows veto. Panel moderator F Parke Bowlin notes broader fiscal impacts and a rising Western wig market.
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Shultz
Kay
Docking
Lawrence
Douglas County
NL Attends High Mark Despite Koufax Retirement
The National League in 1967 posted its third highest attendance with 12,971,430 paid admissions amid Sandy Koufax's retirement and lousy spring weather, with no tight pennant race.
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Cincinnati
Sandy Koufax
National League
McNamara Receives Distinguished Service Medal in Pentagon Farewell
President Johnson presented McNamara with a Distinguished Service Medal after a rushed ceremony in the Pentagon. Gen Earle Wheeler read the citation as Clark Clifford and Dean Acheson attended, while Mrs McNamara wore a pink suit in the rain.
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Earle G. Wheeler
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Clark M. Clifford
Defense
Dean Acheson
Paul H. Nitze
Pentagon
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