Lawmakers debate student loan bill amid clash over exemptions
In Baton Rouge the House Education Committee studied Gov. McKeithen's proposed Louisiana student college loan program. An amendment by Rep. Lawrence Sheridan to remove a repealing clause for fee exemptions passed 8-5, sparking contention as supporters said the bill would upgrade education funding while critics warned it could be unaffordable. The bill envisions a 500000 dollar loan guarantee for fall start, backed by banks and the Louisiana Bankers Association, with loans up to 5000 dollars per student and 90 percent guaranteed by a new state commission. The measure, supported by LSU Alumni Federation and others, aims to provide college access while preserving existing fee exemptions for most lawmakers and staff.
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Trucker survivors feel a tingle from live power line
Tucson dispatch reports two truckers Cle tis Dodson and Jerry Jackson escaped electrocution when their tractor-trailer snagged a low power line. A 4,000-volt line fell on the cab for about 20 minutes before a power crew cut the feed. Both men described only a slight tingle after the line was removed.
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Legislative Highlights In Louisiana Capitol Turmoil and Deals
Baton Rouge reports show Judge Ed Mund Reggis of Crowley named director of the State Welfare Department, Gov. MecKeithen ill with mumps. senate clears a bill shifting first primary to November and second primary to December. Other items include oil import quotas urged to favor domestic products, tax ballot movements in several parishes, and debates over parole laws and river bridge homage. The House approves a Tensas Parish water management measure and rejects a broad quickie paroles bill amid party lines.
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Five Workmen Hurt as Rocket Plant Collapses at Cape Kennedy
UPI reports five workers injured when steel reinforcing rods collapsed at the third floor of a large Merritt Island rocket assembly building. Three men fell 28 feet to ground level and two fell 13 feet from the second floor. At least two injuries rated serious.
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Spicy Magazines Taken Off Stands In Oklahoma Town
LAWTON Okla UP1 Newsstands remove Playboy and Es Capade under a 1957 city ordinance. A civic committee of about 20 groups cited 12 objectionable magazines and pressed enforcement prompting owner Walt Clements to face court for selling the titles.
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Spicy
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Lawton
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Citizens Committee
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Parent, Teacher Association
Pope relaxes restrictions on cremation worldwide
Pope Paul VI approved a relaxed approach to Catholic cremation, broadening eligible cases while preserving the church’s opposition. The Holy Office transmitted new guidelines to bishops, permitting cremation in unusual circumstances such as epidemics and where national policy or custom favors it, with reduced penalties for those requesting it.
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Paul VI
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