Bill Allows School Levy Increase in Illinois House
Illinois House passes a bill permitting school districts to raise property tax limits without a referendum. The measure would set grade schools at 80 cents and high schools at 84 cents per $100 of assessed value, up from current ceilings, and allow unit districts to raise rates for both education and transportation.
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Springfield
Illinois House
Senate
Charles W. Clabaugh
Rchampaign
Clabaugh
Illinois School Problems Commission
State Auto Use Curbed Bill Advances in Illinois House
A bill by Rep. G William Horsley to make state car use for personal travel a misdemeanor cleared the Illinois House and moved to the Senate. It cites cars parked at supermarkets golf courses and ball parks. The House also sent to the Senate Stevenson III s proposal to empower the governor to investigate the executive department operation. It passed a measure letting downstate counties double the $7.50 daily jury payment and approved five major appropriations led by 11.5 million for the State Conservation Department for building and improvement projects.
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Springfield
G. William Horsley
Illinois House
Senate
Horsley
House
Adlai E. Stevenson III
Chicago
Illinois Executive Department
Downstate
State Conservation Department
New York Senate Backs Lottery for Schools
The New York Senate approved a state lottery bill by 35 to 18 to fund education, with proceeds dedicated to schooling. The measure requires a constitutional amendment and approval in a statewide referendum, taking effect no earlier than January 1, 1967. Sponsored by eight Democrats and two Republicans.
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Albany
N.Y
New York Senate
New York
New Hampshire
Soviets unveil 720 passenger Antaeus at Paris Air Show
At Le Bourget, the Soviet Antaeus mammoth transport plane claims 720 passenger capacity or 80 tons payload with a 6 600 mile nonstop range and 465 mph speed. Tass notes four 15 000 horsepower turboprops and a top wing atop the cabin. A B58 jet bomber from the U S crashed during the show, killing one crewman, as the Soviet giant drew crowd attention.
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Soviet Union
le Bourget
Moscow
Tass
U.S. Air Force
Douglas
Lockheed
Boeing Aircraft Corporations
Air Force
U.S
Paris
Torrejon
Spain
Foreign Aid Bill Moves to Conference Over Two Year Plan
The Senate passed the foreign aid bill 68 to 20. It authorizes 3.24 billion dollars yearly and introduces a two year horizon with a two year deadline. A 16 member commission would map the program and involve the OAS in routing 25 million of military aid. Conference to begin Thursday with Sen. Fulbright and Rep. Morgan leading.
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Washington
House
Senate
Organization of American States
U.S
Sen
J. W. Fulbright
D-Ark
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Rep
Thomas E. Morgan
D-Pa
Stefan Named To Fire Post In Johnston City
Anthony Stefan Jr. was appointed Johnston City assistant fire chief to replace Doyle Ray who resigned. Gene Blades was re-appointed assistant chief of police. Mayor Loren Read announced the appointments at a City Council meeting. The council also granted year long boat storage permission at Johnston City Lake with no fee and posted notices denying city liability for accidents or thefts.
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Anthony Stefan Jr
Johnston City
Doyle Ray
Gene Blades
Loren Read
Johnston City Lake
Military Pay Hike Favored by House Armed Services
The committee approved a $1 billion military pay bill with a 33 to 1 vote. It grants a 10.7 percent average annual pay rise, adopting Rivers and colleagues outline while incorporating administration ideas on re-enlistment bonuses and annual pay reviews.
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House Armed Services Committee
Johnson
Samel S. Stratton
Dn.y
L. Mendel Rivers
D-S.c
Rivers
Pentagon
Secretary of Defense
Robert S. McNamara
Justice Klingbiel Opposes Gasoline Tax Diversion Plan
Illinois Chief Justice Ray I. Klingbiel confirmed he wrote Rock Island County legislators opposing Gov Kerner’s plan to divert two of three cents from the gasoline tax to schools. He stated the letter reflected his personal view, not the court’s, and he would recuse from any case involving the tax diversion if brought before the Supreme Court. He emphasized support for education and a constitutional review if needed.
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Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
Ray I. Klingbiel
Illinois Supreme Court
Rock Island
Rock Island County
Otto Kerner
Klingbiel
Moline
Supreme Court
High Court
Herrin appoints Poverty War Committee to lead program
Mayor Fred Henderson with the City Council named a three member Poverty War Committee for Herrin to plan activities under the War on Poverty. Frank Shelby will head the group with Mrs Shelby and John Mulkin serving. The action follows a request by Shelby and Ed Perrin of Chittyville.
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Herrin
Fred Henderson
Henderson
Frank Shelby
Shelby
John Mulkin
Ed Perrin
Chittyville
Commentator H V Kaltenborn Dies at 86
New York reports the death of H V Kaltenborn at 86 from heart failure after a 30 year radio news career. He arrived from Palm Beach to visit his son Rolf, fell ill, and died Monday. Kaltenborn's precise clipped delivery and opinionated broadcasts shaped midcentury news coverage.
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New York Times
New York
H. V. Kaltenborn
Kaltenborn
Palm Beach
Fla
Rolf
Hans von Kaltenborn
New York Defendants Seek New Trial In Shrine Plot Case
Defense lawyers will seek a new trial for three Black Liberation Front members convicted of conspiracy to blow up U S shrines including the Statue of Liberty and Washington Monument. Judge Herlands denied motions to overturn the guilty verdict while sentencing looms for the group and an associated Canadian defendant.
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New York
Black Liberation Front
U.S
Philadelphia
Canada
Robert S. Collier
New York City
Khaleel A. Sayyed
Howard University
Washington, D.C
Michelle Duclos
Quebec Province
Beatle Honor Sparks RAF Veteran’s Protest
Royal Air Force veteran Paul Pearson returns his Officer of the British Empire medal in protest at the Beatles receiving the same honor. Pearson accuses Prime Minister Harold Wilson of political posturing and says the award cheapens the honor. The Beatles were named in the Queen’s Birthday honors list last week.
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London
Royal Air Force
Order of the British Empire
Paul Pearson
Pearson
Straits of Dover
Harold Wilson
Britain
Carbondale Police Fine Henry Camphor for Speeding
Henry Camphor of Carbondale was fined $15 for driving too fast for conditions as reported by local police.
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Carbondale
Henry Camphor
Dogs to Be Immunized in Johnston City
Johnston City dogs will be inoculated against rabies Wednesday from 1 to 5 p.m. at City Hall. Dr G W Bayles Williamson County veterinarian will give the vaccinations. Inoculation is required for all dogs within the city limits per city officials.
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Johnston City
City Hall
G. W. Bayles
Williamson County
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