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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1964
Page
6
The Senate Finance Committee approved an $11.5 billion income tax cut proposal after 20 days of sessions. Debate hinges on drafting 310 pages of new language, likely delaying floor action to early February with a March 1 enactment goal in doubt.
President Johnson hails the 24th Amendment as a triumph of liberty after South Dakota became the 38th state to ratify it, outlawing poll taxes for federal elections. Johnson calls the action a verification of the people's rights rooted in U.S. history.
The measure ends the poll tax barrier for federal elections, ensuring the right to vote in presidential, vice presidential, Senate and House races cannot be denied for unpaid taxes. South Dakota ratified the amendment, with certification ceremonies likely later. the change targets federal elections, leaving some states still imposing poll taxes for state ballots.
In Topeka Rep John Bower R McLouth chair of the House Education Committee introduced a plan to add 5 million dollars to the state elementary school fund for 1964 65 raising the fund from 19 to 24 million The proposal mirrors an emergency aid plan of about 10 dollars per pupil but would distribute under a formula rather than per pupil The House Agriculture Committee also advanced a resolution urging Congress and the agriculture secretary to back a voluntary wheat program to aid wheat growers noting hard red winter wheat production supports Kansas bread making and is a major industry
Pomona authorities backed by 28.2 vote to begin steps for a new high school as state officials deem the 1919 building inadequate. A 25 member citizens committee and the school board will study plans with architects Horst and Terrill of Topeka and hold public meetings. The plan precedes potential school unification set for 1966.
City county and Chamber of Commerce officials met with Ray Shepherd and state highway officials to discuss relocating K-68 and a new bridge over a setc and river. They outlined a route but solutions may take years. Weather outlook colder tonight and Saturday with lows 14 to 18 and highs in the lower 30s.
Nixon says he would accept a draft for the presidential nomination if a deadlock develops at the Republican National Convention. In a CBS interview he added he would consider serving again a great privilege and that Goldwater remains the leader among professional politicians with Scranton second.
The Herald reports Dora A. Hughes of Pomona pleaded innocent in police court to backing into an accident. She was not charged with driving while intoxicated or reckless driving. The error was unmalicious and an apology is issued.
De Gaulle told President Johnson he favors recognizing Red China as a response to the changing world and to avoid isolating the largest Far East power. Pearson’s Paris talks bolster the view. Paris expected to announce recognition next week and establish full diplomatic ties with Beijing. De Gaulle outlines a two China approach and seeks broader Western contact with both sides.
James Jenkins 17, a Balboa High School graduate, said he would raise the flag again after flying home 1500 miles from the Panama Canal Zone. He faces questions about deaths tied to the Panama incident and plans to finish his education in Cambridge, Ohio with relatives. He admits he raised the flag at Balboa High and reflects on the consequences of the act.
Roy Boyer stated in a telephone conversation that the lot resolution was clarified. The remarks emphasize understanding of the property boundaries and proposed actions, with no further specifics provided.
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