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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1966
Page
2
Traders note a softer week as the Senate advances a tax bill amid a volatile market. Corporate performance dominates: Monsanto Chrysler Western Union Celanese and MGM cited in midyear shifts. Analysts foresee potential recovery toward year end with mixed box office and stock activity across Dow components.
The May and June outlook shows insider trading and price shifts across major groups. Heavily bought names include Clark Oil and Refining as well as Standard Oil affiliates, while Canadian and Peruvian oil operators led selling. Textile shipments forecast rise to 376.97 million square yards this year, with 5 percent growth next year and a long term target near 6.4 billion square yards by 1970. The report highlights market activity, policy notes, and sector leaders amid a volatile trading climate.
Former Vice President Richard Nixon accuses President Johnson of a vicious partisan attack on the Republican Party that jeopardizes bipartisan support for the war in Vietnam. He cites Johnson's Wilmington remarks and Manila conference as proof of anti GOP bias and urges an apology. Nixon warns the measure aims to curb inflation through tax policies and credits that would affect industry and capital spending.
Washington reports show Senate objections to exceptions while voting to keep tax incentives for rail and trucking freight in the war on poverty programs. Debate notes estimate cuts to railroads and trucks could reach billions, with officials warning the impact could be disastrous.
Amid House Senate talks the Office of Economic Opportunity receives 1.56 billion for the current year as the administration pushes a 1.75 billion total. The Senate had approved 489 million, while conferees settle near 323 million for legal community action and youth programs, with key figures like Shriver noted.
British government enforces a wage freeze affecting individual workers including 2000 newspaper production staff and 200 employees at Third Electrical Industries. The move strains relations with unions and prompts court actions as the state signals its intention to curb wage awards amid rising living costs and slowing productivity.
A Vietnam Marine Gunnery Sgt Bob Lo Randolph sent a message to his wife that inspired a page one headline in the Chattanooga News Free Press. The couple married on January 8 and the $6 paid for roses, the story notes.
Washington reports President Johnson's Great Society plan advances as the House approved a bill authorizing about 12 billion dollars over two years for slum clearance, urban renewal, and metropolitan planning. The measure, 178 to 141, moves toward Senate negotiations to resolve differences in spending and project allocations.
Pacific Telephone seeks approval to expand toll free dial areas in northern California. The plan would extend to Los Altos Mountain View Fremont Newark Niles North Hollywood Wywood Crescenta and other Bay Area exchanges for a 29.95 loan charge. The move targets customers willing to pay for added toll free calling options in 59 metropolitan exchanges.
Paterson New Jersey police charged 29 year old boxer Rubik Carter with three counts of murder after a June 17 Lafayette Street tavern shooting that killed two and left another wounded. A second suspect John Artis was also charged. authorities say robbers opened fire during a suspected hold up and money vanished. The case follows an early life boxing career including a December 1964 loss to Joey Giardello.
PACIFISA executives say two men who spent 274 hours aboard the grounded U.S. Navy destroyer escort Nohrisen in San Pedro are not factors in salvage disputes. Paul Farley, 39, and Larry Rady of San Francisco boarded the vessel in an attempt to claim salvage rights as it awaited scrapping.
Barbara Kosties fainted on a Philadelphia street and was helped by Carmen Valentin who returned the purse found with $3000 in cash and $8.12 in coins. Police traced the owner to Valentin at her home and the case led to a hospital recovery scene.
General Electric and union leaders reached a surprise settlement Friday to avert a walkout that could disrupt the Vietnam War effort. The three year three week deal, favored by the White House mediation panel, tops about 595 per year in cost and awaits approval by the International Union of Electrical Workers in New York.
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