Budget slash dings major gains in Poor People Campaign
President Johnson signed the tax bill and rejected budget cuts while the Poor People Campaign won multiple bureaucratic concessions. Key gains include broader free food distribution, nonsurplus high protein items, improved welfare hearing rights, simpler eligibility declarations, and plans to involve the poor in option decisions across HEW Agriculture Labor Housing and Urban Development and the Office of Economic Opportunity.
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Ben A. Franklin
New York Times
Washington
Johnson
House of Representatives
Agriculture Department
Citizens Committee On Hunger
State Department
Agency For International Development
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
H.E.W., Agriculture, Labor, Housing and Urban Development
Office of Economic Opportunity
Televised diagnosis links MGH doctor with distant patient
Massachusetts General Hospital demonstrated long distance patient interviews via TV with a doctor at a diagnostic room viewing a patient at Logan Airport. A nurse attached sensors for vital readings while the doctor reviewed charts and x rays. The effort, funded by a 315000 dollar Public Health Service grant, aims for doctor to doctor consultation across locations.
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Logan International Airport
Lother
Kenneth T. Bird
Harvard Medical School
U.S. Public Health Service
Logan
De Gaulle appeals for solid majority in election
President Charles de Gaulle urged French voters in a pre election radio and television appeal to deliver a strong National Assembly majority. He cited May to June crisis, strikes, student unrest, and warned the franc could face devaluation rumors though he offered no plan.
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Charles de Gaulle
National Assembly
France
de Gaulle
le Mode
Viet Premier to Oust Up to Hundred District Chiefs
Premier Tran Van Huong announced plans to dismiss 50 to 100 district chiefs within a month as a first step against corruption and inefficiency in South Vietnam. He aims to set an example by targeting key local officials and hopes to restore public confidence in the government.
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Tran van Huong
Vietnam
South Vietnam
United States
Lincoln Service ad seeks Civil Service job prep help
An advertisement invites adults to prepare for U.S. Civil Service openings with Lincoln Service Pekin Illinois. It promises high starting salaries and strong job security with minimal required education and experience. A free booklet and coupon are offered for details on positions salaries and qualification steps.
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U.S. Civil Service
Lincoln Service
U.S
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Taylor
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