Ohio budget deadline looms as week of action nears
In Columbus lawmakers strain toward the July 1 budget deadline as three key measures take shape. The highway bill cleared the Senate, the capital improvements bill nears Senate verdict, and the $1.4 billion general fund faces Senate changes before conference talks. A school funding compromise seeks $235 million more for two years with administration support.
Status Of Bills in Ohio Legislature Highlights
Ohio legislature faces active push on major budgets with the $189 million capital improvements bill awaiting Senate Finance Committee approval and a quick Senate vote after House passage. The $888.8 million highway appropriation passed the Senate and heads to House, while the $1.4 billion general fund budget remains in Senate committee ahead of a potential conference. Reapportionment hearings are suspended with no action expected this session. The fair housing bill stalls in Senate Rules Committee amid demonstrations, while a House hearing on Rep. Carl Stokes’ housing bill aims to enable swift action when the Senate bill arrives. Strip mine legislation advances with a Thursday hearing, seeking a compromise between Sargus and Fisher. School buses bill moves toward Senate consideration assigning bus transportation to the Highway Safety Department.
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Goldwater urges Johnson end role as general over Vietnam strategy
Barry Goldwater says President Johnson should stop acting like a general and let the military decide Vietnam strategy. He backs bombing Hanoi if provoked and warns escalation could lead to broader war. He also suggests destroying China's atomic capability if China provokes further, but cautions against willy nilly action and stresses the need for victory.
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Weekend traffic toll reaches 48 deaths nationwide
United Press International reports 48 people died in weekend traffic crashes across the United States. The worst wreck involved eight migrants in a car that crossed Tamont Pass near Livermore California, struck by two vehicles. Vermont and Tennessee each suffered six fatalities.
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Dover Boy Becomes Governor at Buckeye Boys State
Corbin B. Miller of Dover, 16, was elected Buckeye Boys State governor with 768 votes defeating Stephen Bollinger 17 of Cincinnati who had 553. Miller on the Federalist ticket led a party sweep and was sworn in by Justice C William O'Neill. Governor James A Rhodes will address 1331 attendees at Ohio University tonight.
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Berlin Wall Shuts Down Gap Amid Holiday Pass Dispute
The Berlin wall sealed at midnight ending the holiday pass agreement between West Berlin and East Germany. Families wept as loved ones faced separation. Mayor Willy Brandt vowed to seek a new accord despite Soviet accusations of sabotage.
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