Rights and School Aid Dominate Early Congress Agenda
Congress opens with civil rights and federal education aid as top issues and a crowded slate of hot measures. The session tests a Democratic Senate and House, with 65 35 and 280 153 party splits and an upcoming State of the Union.
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House
William Langer
Norman Brunsdale
John Kyl
Iowa
Steven Carter
Eisenhower
GOP
Congress Faces Start of New Session with Major School Bill
The 1959 Congress carries over its 12,000 pending bills and resolutions from last year. No definite program has been outlined by leaders, but a two-year billion dollar plan for federal aid for school construction could be the first major Senate measure considered.
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Income Tax founder Norris Brown dies at 96 in Wash
Norris Brown, Nebraska Republican and the lawmaker who introduced the income tax amendment in 1909, died in a Spattle nursing home at 96. He had lived in Seattle since retiring from Nebraska law practice at 80 and was the last surviving member of the 60th Congress.
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Wash
U.S
Senate
Norris Brown
Seattle
Nebraska
Brown
Insurgent BRT Pushes 65 Retirement Age for Officers
Cleveland AP report notes the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen faction calling itself the Committee of One Hundred seeks a constitutional amendment to set 65 as the mandatory retirement age for all officers. If adopted, Kennedy and several top officers aged 67 to 70 would be ineligible for re election. The move aims to unseat Kennedy who has led since 1949. The amendment could be introduced today or Thursday led by Clyde Titler. W. J. Weil may oppose Kennedy but has not committed to running.
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W. P. Kennelly
Brotherhood of Railroad
Brotherhood
Kennedy
BRT
Clyde M. Titler
Hiller
W. J. Weil
Weil
Bee Travel Distance for Honey Teaspoon Claim
A bee must fly about 50 miles to produce a single teaspoon of honey. This figure highlights the energy and effort involved in honey production, illustrating the scale of pollinator work behind a small culinary measure.
Rockefeller Proposes Local Tax Plan to Aid New York Schools
Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller urged the 1960 Legislature to adopt a sweeping local tax plan aimed at raising about 100 million dollars for schools while enforcing a pay-as-you-go state budget. He cited restoring fiscal integrity, previewed tougher juvenile delinquency measures, worker retraining programs, and stronger highway safety rules including driver reexamination and stricter penalties.
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Rockefeller
New York
Albany
N.Y
Nelson A. Rockefeller
State considers funding shifts and tax relief proposals
The message urges using state funds to offset declining federal highway revenues and sustain long range road programs, raising unemployment and workers compensation benefits to 0 from 45 weekly, offering tax relief for small businesses, a truck tax modification, and a $25 tax credit for unmarried heads of households, impacting about 50,000 taxpayers.
Governor outlines school tax plan amid disclosures
The governor discussed the school tax plan in public disclosures, arguing the proposal aims to fund education while addressing statewide budget pressures. He emphasized accountability and phased implementation to ease local burdens.
FASTE Powder Promises Better Fits For Dentures
Advert promising FASTE an alkaline powder to sprinkle on plates to hold false teeth more firmly and reduce odor. Claims it does not sear and is available at drug counters everywhere.
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