Johnson Eyes End to Recessions and Great Society Plan
President Johnson predicted a fifth straight year of growth and urged Congress to streamline tax policy for rapid action on temporary cuts if a recession threatens. He outlined Great Society goals including Social Security expansion, education aid, housing programs, Appalachia relief, and broader minimum wage coverage. He stressed maintaining gold backing and warned timely action can head off or lessen future recessions.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
Appalachia
United States
Thousands Honoring Churchill in Westminster Hall Queue
Thousands in cold and snow honored Sir Winston Churchill at Westminster Hall, filing past his flag-draped coffin. Blind and crippled World War II veterans led the line, many saluting, some in wheelchairs or with crutches, as officials counted more than 87 thousand mourners by midmorning. The funeral procession is set for Saturday from Westminster Hall to St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Thames embankment.
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London
Winston Churchill
Sir Winston
Westminster Hall
Churchill
St. Paul's Cathedral
Thames
Tower of London Pier
Lambeth Bridge
Johnson abandons England trip for Churchill funeral
President Johnson, advised by doctors to cancel travel, will not fly to London for Sir Winston Churchill's funeral. Secretary of State Dean Rusk, Chief Justice Earl Warren, and Ambassador David Bruce will represent the United States, with Eisenhower as a guest of the Churchill family.
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Washington
Johnson
Sir Winston Churchill
United States
Dean Rusk
Earl Warren
David K. F. Bruce
Britain
Dwight D Eisenhower
Churchill
Eisenhower
London
Rusk
Defense Seeks Ways To Block Trial Of 17
Meridian AP defense lawyers study every legal angle to block the murder conspiracy trial of 17 men linked to the killings of civil rights workers Michael Schwerner Andrew Goodman and James Chaney. FBI missteps and suppression claims are argued to exclude key evidence.
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Meridian, Miss
FBI
Jordan
Michael Schwerner
Andrew Goodman
James Chaney
Justice Department
South Viet Nam to form military civilian council
Strongman Lt. Gen. Nguyen Khanh reinstated Nguyen Kuen Oanh as premier and announced a 20 member military civilian council to advise the government. Khanh eyed control via military appointees while clashing with US Ambassador Maxwell D. Taylor over interference in Viet Nam's affairs. He defended internal sovereignty and rejected outside pressure.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Nguyen Khanh
Nguyen Kuen Oanh
Vietnam Coup Fallout Shapes Caretaker Government
Khanh spoke at a news conference saying Phan Khac Suu would stay as chief of state until a new government forms. Huong’s cabinet would remain in office on a caretaker basis except Huong. Taylor, alerted by the coup, returned to Viet Nam and has not yet commented officially. A Washington report said Khanh plans to proceed with the March 21 national assembly election and its appointments.
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Taylor
Viet Nam
Khanh
Phan Khac Suu
Huong
Johnston
Middletown Area
Steel Corporation
Cold Wave Promises Harsh Weather For Local Area
The weather bureau warned residents of a coming cold wave this afternoon with temperatures near zero tonight. Snow flurries grew into a snowstorm this morning creating hazardous driving conditions. High yesterday reached 35 and the low today was 28.
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Weather Bureau
Man With Money Faces Matchmaker in Bright Exchange
A humorous observation notes that a person with wealth will soon encounter someone with the right spark to match it, suggesting a swift pairing of money and opportunity.
Congress Is Told Steel Strike Threatens U.S. Economy
The President's Council of Economic Advisers urged a prompt, responsible settlement of the steel wage dispute to avoid a major drag on 1965 growth. The report warned a long or delayed strike could curb output, raise unemployment, and create a sharp cycle of stockpiling and slower gains later in the year.
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Washington
President's Council of Economic Advisers
Council
Congress
Johnson
Senate Change Of Ban On Nasser Aid Sought
Washington AP report notes Johnson administration seeking a policy shift as calls grow to ease a ban on aid to Nasser and Egypt. Details describe diplomatic and congressional considerations shaping the likely debate.
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Senate
Senate Debates Aid for depressed Appalachian Region
Senate takes up a $1.092 billion administration bill to aid the depressed Appalachian region with hopes to send it to the House by nightfall. Democratic leaders push for swift approval while also debating a water pollution control measure to pass and move to the House.
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Washington
Senate
Appalachian
House
Public Works Committee
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Security officer killed in Edmonton saboteur captured
An overnight break in at North West Industries in Edmonton left a night security officer dead and four U S Air Force FS4 jets damaged by dynamite. Police arrested a man fleeing the plant and cornered another youth nearby. a car with 80 pounds of dynamite was found abandoned and more dynamite was found on jets inside the shop. Authorities withheld details as a security blackout was imposed.
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Edmonton
Alta
Northwest Industries
Ttd
Toffeld
Bodies Of GIs Found In Water Near Qui Nhon
The mutilated bodies of two U S Army enlisted men were recovered from waist deep water after vanishing with two companions on a fishing trip Saturday near Qui Nhon 270 miles northeast of Saigon. Sgt Harold E Strong husband of Rita Strong and son of Diana Hollenbrand and Spec 4 William F E Swaykos son of Mr and Mrs Walter Swaykos were found shot in the back of the head.
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Saigon
South Viet Nam
Qui Nhon
Harold E. Strong
Rita Strong
Alexandria
Diana Hollenbrand
Cleveland, Ohio
William FE. Swaykos
Walter Swaykos
Bloomfield, NJ
Johnson appoints Katzenbach as permanent Attorney General
Paris AP report notes Gen. Maxime Weygand, once commander of French forces in 1940, died today. The bulletin also confirms President Johnson named Nicholas Katzenbach to the post on a permanent basis.
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Johnson
Nicholas Katzenbach
Paris
Maxime Weygand
France
Logan Johnston Hall Opens Middle Town Campus
Ground breaking for Logan Johnston Hall marks the first building on Miami University Middletown’s $3.2 million branch campus in Armco Park. Gov Rhodes, Acting President Wilson, Armco President Johnston and local officials presided as donors and community leaders praised the project and pledged support.
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Logan T. Johnston
Armco
Middletown
Miami University
Armco Park
Johnston
Gov
James Rhodes
Ohio
Charles Jones
Weith
Misami University
Charles R. Wilson
James A. Rhodes
Armco Steel Corp
City Commission
William W. Denham
Holiday House
Sie
Wilson
Miami
Commission
Do Teham
John Millett
Ohio Board of Regents
Earl Thesken
Evelyn Day
Joseph Woodruff
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