Important Water Session for Texans in Congress
An executive session of the Texas delegation in Congress will be held in Washington on Wednesday. Joe Moore of the Texas Water Development Board will present the state's water needs and 30 year plans, including the Northwest water project Feasibility study and the Connally Water Plan. The meeting aims to secure federal, state and local funding roles and ensure West Texas and the Panhandle are included.
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West Texas
Washington
Texas
Congress
Joe Moore
Texas Water Development Board
Northwest
Columbia River
Southwest
John Connally
Panhandle
Brazos
Colorado
Pursuing, Anyway A COMMENTATOR On Education Trends
A commentator notes more young Americans are pursuing education than any prior period. He asks how many are catching up and completing studies, signaling both progress and a question about completion rates.
Trustee Opposes Grandiose School Library Plan
The article corrects a misstatement about Owen Gilbreath and clarifies his opposition to a proposed school library and learning center funded initially by the Federal Government. It notes the trustees opposing the plan are at least one vote stronger than first thought.
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Wearf
Owen Gilbreath
Lis
State Department plan to oust De Gaulle via Honolulu meeting
An interview with a State Department official describes a supposed scheme to force Charles de Gaulle from power. The plan involves a Honolulu summit where de Gaulle would be photographed embracing Johnson, sparking student protests and calls for elections, with U S troops used as leverage.
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Washington
United States
Charles de Gaulle
State Department
de Gaulle
Johnson
Honolulu
Make-Believe Peace Clouds International Law Status
In Washington, David Lawrence argues that peace is a misnomer under international law as World War II terms linger. He notes Soviet and Allied postwar occupations, UN war resolutions against Red China, and ongoing arms controls as evidence that real peace remains unsettled.
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Washington
Kurile Islands
East Germany
Soviet Union
Japan
West Germany
Red China
Korea
United Nations
Peking
Berlin
Berlin Wall
Europe
France
Truman
United States
Far East
Southeast Asia
White House civil rights conference wary of Great White Whale
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report that White House officials fear an invitation list for the June 1 civil rights conference could trigger chaos similar to the earlier Washington protest. The administration aims to secure broad white support, seen as crucial to the event's success.
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Washington
White House
America
Council of 24
Ben Heineman
Chicago & North Western Railroad
G. William Miller
Textron
Courtlandts
Gross
Lockheed
J. Irwin Miller
Curmmins Engine
James Linen
Time, Inc
Tax Reform Faces Tepid Support on Capitol Hill
Washington debates broader tax reforms as House Ways and Means explores base widening to cut rates and boost revenue. Debates focus on depletion allowances and charitable deductions while a new negative income tax proposal draws interest amid persistent tax resistance. Civil rights planning in June aims to secure white majority support, with a screened roster to avoid disruptions and ensure practical solutions.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
House
Ways and Means Committee
Wilbur Mills
D-Ark
Big Denial Week in Washington Triggers Buzz
Washington headlines cite denials from the White House and figures like Lynda Byrd and George Hamilton about Europe travel and draft status. Sen. Ross Bass defends his image amid questions, while poverty chief Sargent Shriver and Humane Society members quarrel over public figures at events.
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Washington
White House
Lynda Byrd
Europe
George Hamilton
Ross Bass
Tennessee
Sargent Shriver
Humane Society
Jacqueline Kennedy
Cupid
Tam
Tim
Avanell
Shriver
Bass
Humphrey
Memory Lane: Chiang delays assembly and Trieste accord airs
In Paris four power finding on Trieste moves toward submission to foreign ministers. In China Chiang Kai-shek delays the National assembly and hints at Manchuria concessions. In Austin Governor Stevenson stays non committal on re election bid. AFL Railway Express strike threat sidestepped with miners demands looming from John L. Lewis.
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Chungrking
Chiang Kai-Shek
National Assembly
Manchuria
Paris
Trieste
AFL Railway Express Agency
John L. Lewis
Austin - Gov
Coke R. Stevenson
Unreported crime facts seek broader crime picture
Guest editorial emphasizes unreported thefts and assaults distort crime statistics. The National Crime Commission backs a spring survey to gauge underreporting and motives. Public education on reporting small crimes is urged to strengthen prevention and law enforcement efforts.
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National Crime Commission
Big Spring Herald
Seat Belt Note Sparks Safety Reminder in Tomahawk
A local philosopher notes that automobile seat belts save lives. He adds it is hard to sleep while sitting on a buckle, from Tomahawk Wisconsin Leader.
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Tomahawk, Wis
Dear Turnrow Tunker on Labor Victory and Cow Rent Plans
McBride questions British support after England’s Labor victory and mocks youth fashion. He notes Oklahoma rent a cow schemes aim to cut high bracket taxes and shares a personal failed cow business tale. He also mentions Saigon demonstrations allegedly paid by Buddhists at five cents.
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Labor Party
England
Saigon
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