Pearson to Step Down as Canada Prime Minister in 1968
Canadian Prime Minister Lester Bowles Pearson announces his resignation as Liberal leader and prime minister. He will stay in both posts until a new leader is chosen, likely by March or April, as Canada faces a fresh political moment after elections reform and leadership transitions.
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First Public Garage Opened in Boston in 1899
The Back Bay Cycle and Motor Company opened as America’s first public garage in Boston on May 24 1899 signaling a new era for urban vehicle service and repair.
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Back Bay
Senate prepares showdown vote on major Social Security bill
The Senate, driven by Russell Long, moves toward a decisive vote on a House-passed Social Security bill with record benefit hikes and higher payroll taxes. 24 million beneficiaries would see at least a 13 percent rise by March, while AFDC and Medicaid limits spark Senate debate.
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Hassle Over Foreign Aid Delays Congress Adjournment Hope
Washington AP reports last minute fights over foreign aid threaten quick adjournment after conferees agreed on most major bills. House and Senate poised to approve a 1.77 billion antipoverty sum and a 9.3 billion two year extension of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, with Social Security expansion also near. The House rejected a 2.3 billion foreign aid bill, sending it back to conferees amid a new, tighter compromise.
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Wives Who Wait Christmas Party Planned Sunday
The event invites wives of servicemen serving overseas to attend. For details contact Mrs. 8. A. Waldner at 423-8937 or Mrs. J. A. Conley at 423-9923.
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Subversive Board Gets New Life
In a 3 to 2 Senate vote with only five members present, the Subversive Activities Control Board gains a one year lease on life and is sent to President Johnson for signature. The five voting were Dirksen Ervin Bible in favor and Proxmire Gore against. The board, already reduced by Supreme Court rulings, has not held hearings for over two years.
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State welfare measure expands aid and training requirements
A legislative proposal outlines compulsory training and work rules for many on relief rolls, including mothers with preschool children. It would raise monthly payments for elderly and disabled recipients, adjust earnings limits for retirees, extend benefits to disabled widows aged 50 to 62, and tighten nursing home standards for Medicaid patients.
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