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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1967
Page
7
CBS TV will air a model of the year pageant on Aug 30 featuring 14 professional models chosen for photogenic appeal. Director Paul Levitan says the winner earns 25000 in fees for the next year with 15000 and 10000 for runners up, and all will appear in an electronic color magazine cover viewed by millions.
Congress debates an array of programs including $3.5 billion in aid for poverty area schools, a 10 percent individual and corporate tax rise, and Social Security boosts for 23 million. House and Senate conduct hearings on education, poverty, health, and commerce while action on other measures moves through committees and floor votes.
Congress approves a four year continuation of authority to induct men for up to two more years. Final version bans lottery selection and preserves student deferments. Debt limits rise to permanent 358 billion and temporary 365 billion by mid 1968. Trade, consular and teacher provisions outlined.
Carpet selections include Axminster velvet Wiltons and wool nylon acrylic pile. Sizes range from 35 by 27 inches up to 45 by 54 inches. Prices advertised from 4.98 to 12.98.
Sen. Joseph Clark of Pennsylvania proposes a two year emergency plan to create public service jobs for the unemployed in ghettos. It would resemble a Marshall Plan style effort to rebuild impoverished areas with unskilled work in health safety education welfare and recreation plus loans to restore looted small businesses. The bill targets unskilled youth and aims to provide meaningful jobs rather than handouts.
A Preston County man, Robert Sapp of Irish Ridge, was electrocuted Saturday night while attempting to restore power to lines serving his home in the Irish Ridge area. Police said he was working on electric equipment when the accident occurred.
Clark chairs the Senate subcommittee on employment and poverty as the Judiciary Committee resumes riot hearings Monday. Law enforcement officials from riot-affected communities testify on the proposed anti riot measures and the impact on public safety and employment.
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