National Debt Ceiling Urgency Spurs Treasury Warning
Treasury Secretary Henry H Fowler warned the House Ways and Means committee that lifting the debt ceiling by month end is essential to prevent default on bills. He frames the debt as a result of spending and deficits, notes the current debt at 330 billion dollars, and argues for action before June 30 to cover ongoing deficits and past commitments. He emphasizes that budgeting and policy decisions drive deficits and debt growth.
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Treasury
Henry H. Fowler
House
Ways and Means
Congress
Fowler
Not Into Temptation Car thefts rise with carelessness and lax ignition rules
Auto thieves can access locked cars. many thefts occur when owners leave keys in ignitions or engines running. From 1955 to 1965 vehicle registrations climbed 45 percent while thefts jumped 122 percent. The National Institute of Municipal Officers backs a model ordinance to seize left keys, with fines on owner claim. Most arrestees for auto theft were under 18, acting on impulse for thrill.
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National Institute of Municipal Law Officers
Institute
Race for Control of Congress in 1968 Begins
The 1968 campaign unfolds as Republicans organize campaign committees in both houses. President Johnson authorizes John M. Bailey to rebuild the Democratic Party after November setbacks. Republicans aim to net 31 House seats and 15 Senate seats, with George Murphy and Bob Wilson leading the campaigns. Youth, charisma, and dedication are sought in a nationwide talent hunt for capable candidates to win or defend control.
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Congress
Johnson
John M. Bailey
House
Senate
George Murphy
California
Republican Senate
Rep
Bob Wilson
Republican Campaign Committee
I. Lee Potter
Virginia
World Views Viet Nam War Editors Dissent Letter
Richard A Winn of Walkersville Maryland writes appreciating ministers who voice their views on Vietnam but objects to including church names in news reports He says Methodists oppose violence yet supports peaceful advocacy and questions the implication that all supporters accept war He calls for freedom to express opinions and for extending that right to others The letter ends with a second note about attending a firm’s UA gift event
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Vietnam
Methodist
Asia
Letters on Community Support and Dam Opposition
Letters praise a generous United Appeal donation and thank a firm for support. Opponents urge Maryland to reject a Hunting Creek Dam, comparing to national dam decisions and tax use. Another letter thanks Frederick County residents and media for Fund Drive support aiding the Frederick County ARC and its retarded children program.
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United Appeal
Frederick Couzsty Association
Chidren, Inc
Frederick County
WFMD
WMHI
Jacob R. Ramsburg
ARC
Daley Faces Negro Vote and Open Occupancy Debate
Chicago observers warn the Negro vote may rise or stay home as Daley seeks a fourth term. Waner’s appeal is narrow, while open occupancy worries persist. Despite white business support, anger within the Negro community could threaten Daley’s 1967 victory prospects.
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Chicago
Richard J. Daley
Daley
John Waner
Charles Percy
Waner
FHA
Percy
GOP
Fifty Years Ago News Poat Items February 7 1917
Fear of German war declaration grows in Washington after reports a German U boat torpedoed the steamship American California with 41 dead. State Department attaches note Germany’s drive to starve Britain and speed up war. More than 200 attended YMCA evangelistic services led by a mass choir of 300 from Frederick County churches. Churches planned a month of charity drives, majority events at the City Opera House.
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Capitol Hill
California
Germany
Great Britain
State Department
YMCA
Frederick County
City’Opera House
Congress
Vietnam
Washington
Asia
Ballots Seized in Prince Georges Senate Election Probe
Investigators for a Senate election sub committee seized all ballots cast for senator last fall in Prince Georges County excluding the Election Supervisors. They focus on ballots for Governor winner Herbert R. OConor and Republican John R. Markey, involving 23 000 votes. New navy suits frost proof tested at Antarctic by Naval Polar Expedition. Surgeons report no ill effects and call suits a complete success.
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Senate
Prince Georges County
Board of Election Supervisors
Herbert R. O’conor
John R. Markey
Antarctic
Naval Polar Expedition
South Pole
History repeats? Wilson era echoes in Vietnam standoff
Washington Today discusses parallels between 1917 United States break with Germany and today’s Vietnam crisis. It cites Wilson’s push for war after submarine warfare, his health decline after Paris peace talks, and the 1924 death, then compares to current congressional critics of Johnson’s Vietnam policy, pacifist protests abroad, and ongoing bombing while military progress continues.
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Wilson
Europe
Germany
United States
Johnson
Congress
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Vietnam
North Vietnam
Peiping
Moscow
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