Johnson to push free child dental care and broaden Medicare
President Johnson announced in San Antonio plans to seek legislation for free dental care for children under six and to expand Social Security and Medicare benefits. He outlined broader measures, including extending Medicare eligibility and creating a national health manpower advisory panel, while acknowledging expected opposition in Congress.
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France to push IMF control for new world credit plan
France plans to propose IMF managed multi billion dollar credit under a new international monetary system at the April Group of Ten meeting. The move follows Schweitzer’s plan for automatic borrowing rights and a Currency Reserve Unit, with the US and other powers watching deficits and 1968 liquidity needs. A Franco American dispute remains over CRU control and timing.
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Fire rips through ball causing deaths and chaos
At a Miami Beach costume party a fire broke out early in the morning while guests and crew attempted orderly exits. Guests recall a calm, efficient crew guiding passengers as flames gutted the venue, ending in deaths and a frantic search for survivors.
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Truise Ener
Aluminum prices rise as makers push higher costs
Aluminum fabricators boost prices on doors windows and related products amid higher material and labor costs. Major firms like Rusco Industries Crown Aluminum and Air Master Corp report planned hikes 2 to 5 percent through early June as demand remains strong despite weak housing activity. FDA USDA will require 2200 to 2500 pesticide makers to refile permits before Dec 31 1967 to set residue tolerances for food safety.
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New York
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Montgomery Ward
Teachers protest pesticides and residues across food chain
The piece reports government action on pesticides linked to food residues. It cites USDA and FDA debates over tolerances and possible immediate halts, noting aldrin tests in sugar beets cow milk and ongoing safety determinations. It also includes brief foreign excerpts on public opinion and unrest in Ireland.
Ford to decide next week on auto safety compliance
Detroit report says Ford will decide early next week whether to join General Motors in promising to comply with a Senate auto safety defect list. Ford VP John Bugas testified to Senator Rubicoff’s subcommittee, pledging compliance, as GM and Chrysler made similar promises. American Motors Corp. is also involved.
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Abraham A
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John 5. Bugas
Ford
Rubicoff
American Motors Corp
Ice jams trigger floods across Volga region
Soviet troops bombed the Volga to break ice jams causing floods in cities and villages along the river. Helicopters evacuated residents near Kalinin as authorities prepared a tax program and campaign plans for governor candidates.
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UPT
Volga
Cleveland
UPI
Frazier Reams Jr
James Maloon
Maloon
Kalinin
Michael V. DiSalle
Columbus
Washington
Reams
Maloun
Kremlin Allows Easter Observances Amid Holy Day Promise
In Moscow thousands of Roman Catholics and Protestants, along with smaller groups, were expected to observe Easter as authorities allowed religious services and public worship to proceed.
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Moscow
UPI
Johnson says Luci Johnson suffers mixed dominance eye ailment
President Johnson disclosed that his youngest daughter Luci has had an undiscovered eye condition since childhood that impairs reading. The White House described it as mixed dominance, noting reading improvements after training and linking her attention to children’s eyesight to public concern.
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