Critics Say Rent Subsidy Bill Faces House Fight
Washington critics say a proposed rent subsidy program for public housing faces a stiff battle in the House. They argue the bill’s structure is loose and could be struck down or altered, with debates over eligible income levels and the role of private enterprise. Supporters say it could help families pay up to 800 a month if income tests are met, while opponents warn of costs and unintended shifts in housing policy.
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Edmond Lebreton
Jnow
Washington
Republic
Jonson
House
Night Patrol in Swamp Beyond Da Nang
AP photographer recounts a tense night with U S advisers on patrol near Da Nang Vietnam. Vietnamese soldiers faced Viet Cong challenges, bursts of carbine fire, and swampy rice paddies under a half moon as they moved through trenches and a village fence.
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Eddie Adams Camne
South Viet Nam
James Ware
Phoenix
Ariz
da Nang
Viet Nam
Communists Overrun Viet Town Five Marines Drown
Viet Cong forces overran a district town and a battalion command post in separate attacks. Military spokesmen reported 44 Vietnamese infantrymen killed and 40 wounded at the Duc Hoa command post near Saigon. Viet Cong casualties were not confirmed. Radio contact with Tou Marong near Kontum was lost as fighters could not reach the area due to low clouds.
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Viet Town
River Hole
Malcolm W, Browne
Saigon
Dong Xoa
Duc Hoa
Tou Marong
Kontum
Central Highlands
South Viet
Nam
U.S
Binh
Dinh Province
Saixon
X Stream
Bennett
Perryville
Ark
Bieng Hoa
Bomvhs
Army
Harold George Bennett
U.S. Navy
Hanoi
Midway
Quitar
Red Capital
Local Deaths Highlight Hagerstown Area Lawn of Loss
Death notices from Hagerstown area report Russell K Sites Sr 76 of George St died at home from a heart attack. Survived by wife Elizabeth son Russell Jr daughter Mrs Bernard Hensesy two grandchildren and nieces. Burial at Rest Haven Cemetery with services at 2 30 pm Sunday. Also listed are Lulah Belvene Shupp 93 of Roessner Ave and Badger Middlekauf 83 of New York formerly of Hagerstown. Burial and funeral details provided for each.
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Russell K
Sites
Elizabeth
Russell Jn
Bernard Henesy
Hagerstown
Rest Haven
Laverne Robrburgh
Lulah Shupp
Lulah Belvene Shupp
Roessner Ave
A. K. Coffman
Warren Zeigier
Wade Huffman
Little Rose Hill
Chear Spring
Badger Middlehaul
New York
N.Y
St. Vincent's Hospital
John
Sophie Kinna
Maryland VFW Blocks DC Members From Special Plates
Maryland Veterans of Foreign Wars delegates at the 48th state convention voted down a rule to allow about 20 Washington posts members to obtain Maryland registered cars with VFW on the license plates. The vote ends a plan backed by more than 5,000 Maryland vets already using the plates since 1963. Debate lasted 35 minutes with critics calling it privilege and questioning character, while the group adopted other resolutions on benefits, anti communism, and UN funding.
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Baltimore
Maryland
Veterans of Foreign Wars
District of Columbia
Washington
United States
Journey to Space Center Tour Details Released
The Hagerstown Area Chamber of Commerce outlines its 12th annual tour to Goddard Space Flight Center on August 4. Members and families may view and photograph center features. departure is 8:15 a.m. from Hagerstown stadium, return by 4 p.m. Parking is available all day at the stadium and lunch is offered in the space center cafeteria. Lawrence Downey chairs arrangements for the chamber agriculture committee.
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Chamber of Commerce
Goddard Space Flight Center
Hagerstown Area
Cener
Lawrence Downey
Agriculture Committee
the Gromber of Commerce
PTA urged to pick Maryland education board members
The Maryland Congress of Parents and Teachers plans an executive session today to review the organization’s legislative program. Proposals from the executive committee go to the state convention in Baltimore on Nov 45. Hood College hosts the three day conference with about 300 delegates hearing Anne Arundel County schools superintendent David Jeakins propose that PTAs select members of the State Board of Education.
Harriman Criticizes Bleeding Hearts Over Vietnam Policy
In New York AP report, Ambassador at Large Harriman labels critics of Johnson administration foreign policy as pleading hearts. He argues such voices blame leaders and claim the United States started world troubles, speaking at a luncheon of the African American Chamber of Commerce on Friday.
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New York
W. Averell Warriman
Johnson
Viet ‘Nam
Harriman
Prayer of gratitude and presence for all lands
A Bethlehem Pa professor Arthur Freeman offers a prayer recognizing God as present in forests and cities alike. He petitions insight to behold gifts around us and to live in honor wherever we dwell, invoking Jesus Christ as Lord.
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Jesus Christ
Lord
Amen
Arthur Freeman
Bethlehem
Moravian Theological Seminary
Lehigh Confers Degrees on Two Local Men
Lehigh University awarded baccalaureate degrees to two Hagerstown native students at the Bethlehem commencement. George C Roper Jr., son of Mr and Mrs George C Roper of 2100 Fairfax Rd, earned a bachelor of science in business administration. Jeffrey A Wyand, son of Mr and Mrs Harold Wyand of 1321 Hamilton Blvd, completed a five year program with a bachelor of science in engineering physics, previously earning a degree in electrical engineering in 1964.
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Hagerstown
Lehigh University
Bethlehem
Hfapers
George C_ Roper
George C. Roper Jr
Fairfax Re
Jeffrey A. Wyand
Harold Wyand
Hamilton Blvd
Clear Spring Council Sets Meeting Date This Month
Local government notes show Clear Spring officials scheduling a council meeting for Monday at 7 p.m. Readers are urged to attend to discuss monthly topics and city matters. The notice cites standard procedural details and emphasizes public participation.
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Feisphone
le Nee
Retin
Wisconsin lawmaker tests blindfolded margarine ban
State Senator Gordon Roseleip of Darlington participated in a taste test in Madison Wisconsin yesterday as part of a bill to tighten the state ban on colored oleomargarine sales. The test featured lawmaker Franks evaluating the product under blindfold to assess consumer perception.
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Gordon Roseleip
Darlington
Stadison
Wis
Wisconsin
Teamsters vote end to wildcat strike in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia Local 107 of the Teamsters voted by voice to end a six day wildcat strike that halted food and general merchandise deliveries. About 5,009 of 73,000 members approved returning to work. the walkout began over four Roadway Express platform workers fired. Judge Weintraub cited contempt against Hessian and 16 officials, ordering pay and fines if workers did not return.
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Philadelphia
Teamsters
James Hofta
Judgelyyu Woay
Lea
Defense budget urged as Viet Nam war grows
Senator Stennis called for an immediate increase in the administration defense budget citing U S military involvement in Viet Nam. He argued the $270 million Viet Nam fund was inadequate and peacetime budgets are financing combat operations beyond original plans. Defense department said current proposal may be adequate pending future changes. House approved 42.4 billion in military appropriations. awaiting Senate action.
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Mississippi Democrat
U.S
Congress
Viet Nam
Stenns
Earthpent
House
Senate
House Leader Urges Viet Naval Blockade
Washington Republican Leader Gerald Ford urges a naval blockade of North Viet Nam and a broad US military offensive. He calls for oil and sea power against targets in the north and a naval quarantine to choke arms shipments to Viet Cong forces.
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Washington
Gerald Te. Ford
Michigan
North
Viet Nam
United States
South
Ford
Johnson
U. S
Sta
Harald
George Bennett
Tims
South Viet Nam
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