Johnson asks Congress for 82 million more in foreign aid
President Johnson proposed an 82 million increase in foreign affairs expenditures to 5.68 billion for fiscal 1969, with larger sums for Southeast Asia outside Vietnam, Near East and South Asia, Latin America, and Africa. He also outlined tax hikes including a 10 percent surcharge expected to raise 9.8 billion, and a unified budget framing with defense and Vietnam costs driving the total.
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Johnson Budget Boosts Crime-Fighting Funding
Johnson proposes nearly 63.2 million dollars for new and expanded crime programs for the next fiscal year starting July 1. About 53.2 million would fund Safe Streets efforts in Congress while about 10 million would be used for grants to bolster local law enforcement. The plan details include 1.2 million for the Drug Abuse Control Bureau to raise agents from 325 to 428 and 1.3 million for the Narcotics Bureau to lift agents from 314 to 430 as part of intensified anticrime work.
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Johnson proposes gradual rise in education aid to 4.7 billion
President Johnson releases a budget showing a 200 million increase in education spending to 4.7 billion for fiscal 1969. The plan continues a gradual rise from the 1965 to 1967 surge and projects sizable cuts in outlays for college and university buildings and facilities, reducing them by 83 million to 213 million.
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Johnson budget funds Melvern Reservoir project in Missouri-Kansas area
President Johnson proposed 6 million dollars for the Melvern Reservoir as part of a slate of Army Engineer and Reclamation Bureau projects. The plan funds land acquisition and road and railroad relocation in Osage County, with construction under a four year Cook Construction Company contract. When finished in 1972 the reservoir will cover 6,930 acres, stretch 15 miles, and include seven public use areas including a potential state park.
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UN Security Council to Meet Over Pueblo Crisis Delay
The United Nations Security Council postponed a planned meeting on North Korea's seizure of the Pueblo to allow urgent consultations. Nonpermanent members split on actions with Ethiopias proposal for a formal inquiry and possible invitation to North Korea to present its case, while some suggested mediation and inviting both Koreas to participate.
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Weather county forecast colder with a cool Tuesday
Clear to partly cloudy tonight and much colder with a low near 20. Fair and cool Tuesday with a high near 40. Highs near 57 Saturday and 64 Sunday, with Sunday low around 40. Today’s low around 57, record highs 69 in 1911 and record low 16 in 1918. Hourly readings end at 8 a.m with temperatures from 44 to 63 and a barometer at 29.97 inches.
Fire Benefit Tonight For Pomona Family
A Pomona benefit dance is set for about 8 p.m. at the Pomona Grade School to aid the Heckman family after a house fire. Mrs. Bill Butts will speak about the fires that struck her family including a Quenemo dwelling.
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Ottawa Drys Hold Sunday Meeting Sees Applause Split
District Judge Floyd Coffman moderated a session with Sen. William Bowers and Reps. Robert Pinet and Irving Niles as Ottawa drys hold a Sunday meeting on liquor by the drink. Supporters urged a state wide vote while many in attendance opposed reopening saloons, citing moral concerns and distrust of voters.
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Carlson gains favored son role at 1968 GOP convention
The Republican State Committee approved Sen. Frank Carlson as a favored son for the 1968 GOP national convention. Carlson thanked the group, said he would campaign in the general election, and emphasized unity. The committee praised him as a Christian statesman and approved a formula for delegat eselection for the Miami Beach gathering.
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