House Votes Money Bill Without Revenues
A Louisiana House measure restores a large pay raise for teachers without funding, risking widespread teacher strikes as schools open in September. The article criticizes lawmakers for fiscal irresponsibility and party pledges, noting Senate leaders may block the bill. It argues the House pattern harms public welfare and accountability.
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House of Representatives
McKeithen
Louisiana Teachers Association
Baton Rouge
South Louisiana
House
Louisiana
State School Board Association
Senate
Cloture Clash Defines Civil Rights Bill Debate
The Senate voted two thirds to cloture on the civil rights bill signaling limits on debate. Republican Goldwater and Towers opposed cloture while lawmakers expect the bill to pass with further votes. The piece notes the bill’s limited constitutional basis and potential long court battles ahead. It also mentions the Electoral College date, NASA staff counts, and geographic facts about South Arabia, Damascus, and the Bristlecone Pine Forest.
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Senate
Goldwater
Arizona
Towers
Texas
Deans and Lawyers Urge Halt on Further Constitutional Amendments
A statement signed by 223 lawyers including 55 law school deans urges Congress to block further constitutional amendments and leave the Supreme Court to rewrite the charter. It warns that overreaching amendments threaten the Bill of Rights and criticizes the Court for expanding powers through its decisions on prayer and Bible readings in schools.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Liberal
Supreme Court of the
United States
Supreme Court
Congress
National Council of State
Segregation by Rank and Ability in Navy Insights
A Navy captain at Vanderbilt calls the service an aristocratic organization with segregation by rank rate and capabilities. Navy instructors, petty officers, mentor trainees with personal letters to parents and strong incentives, while religious practice and chapel attendance are emphasized at Pensacola. The piece contrasts military education with civilian schooling, highlighting personal attention and disciplined culture.
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Naval Aviation
Navy
Vanderbilt University
J. A. Masterson
Pensacola Naval Air Station
Memphis Technical Training Station
How To Keep Well Preventable Infections
A health column notes four million U S children under five lack immunization. It cites 1962 diphtheria 444 cases, whooping cough 17 000, tetanus 322, and polio down to under 400 in 1963. Smallpox absent since 1949 due to vaccination and quarantine.
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James L. Goddard
Atlanta
Diet For Spasms Pylorospasm Advice
C L writes that bland foods help when the stomach valve spasm occurs. Avoid condiments spicy fried foods delicatessen meats and alcohol. Small meals are preferred to large and reduce fluid intake during meals.
Christ Alive in You Lets You Live the Christian Life
The answer says the Christian life is not self effort but God in Jesus Christ who saves and keeps believers. Trust Christ for initial salvation and for ongoing living, yielding to Him to become a radiant Christian through His power.
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Jesus Christ
Christ
Paul
Aid To India Opposed By Bipartisan Critics
Washington plan to guarantee India 500 million in military aid over five years faces bipartisan resistance. Senators Russell and Symington lead opposition, arguing arms to India risk falling to China or being wasted on Kashmir. House foe Broomfield cites Kashmir dispute and UN plebiscite history. Under deal McNamara and Chavan pledge 100 million annually as a mix of gift and loan.
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Washington
India
Defense
Robert McNamara
Y. B. Chavan
Jawaharlal Nehru
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Symington
Foreign Relations Committee
Senate
Armed Services Committee
Arkansas
William Fulbright
Russell
Bourke Hickenlooper
Republican Policy Committee
House
Michigan
William Broomfield
Foreign Affairs Committee
Pakistan
Kashmir
Himalayas
Christian Sciene Monitor
Saville Davis
Nehru
Chavan
Broomfield
Uncle Sam
United Nations
McNamara
U.S
Monroe News-Star History and Staff Note
The Monroe News-Star remains an independent evening newspaper serving Monroe, Louisiana. Publisher history includes John D. Ewing Wilson Ewing and current leadership William H. Bronson Jack Campbell Edmund G. Brown Dallas Roper and Jack Gates. Associated Press rights and Branham Company advertising noted.
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Monroe
News-Star-World Publishing Corporation
North 4Th and
Olive Streets
Robert Ewing, Jr
William H. Bronson
Jack $. Campbell
Edmund G. Brown
Jack Gates
Dallas Roper
Associated Press
Branham Company National
New York
Chicago
Atlanta
Detroit
St. Louis
Memphis
Dallas
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Charlotte
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