Senate OKs Grand Coulee Dam expansion to world lead
The Senate approved a 390 million plan to add a third powerhouse at Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River in Washington. The project would raise output from 2 million to 3.6 million kilowatts, potentially surpassing Bratsk Dam and the Soviet gain. Presidential action appeared likely as Johnson helped push the bill.
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Manpower training for prison inmates proposed
A House labor subcommittee debated expanding job training for inmates under amendments to the Manpower Development and Training Act. Pennsylvania Parole Board chair Paul J. Gernert urged modern equipment training, while Chairman Elmer Holland urged local checks with business and unions on support for prison training modernization.
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