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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1967
Page
10
A compromise draft extension bill to stop a lottery type draft system, including a provision stripping the President of power to order a lottery induction, appears headed for prompt congressional approval. Final action on the measure.
House and Senate conferees settled differences on a compromise to extend the draft four years beyond June 30. The plan preserves undergraduate deferments, keeps presidential authority for possible reactivation of the draft, and aims to tighten inequities without detailed changes. The bill also narrows standards for deferments and limits new national boards.
New York report notes advertising agencies expanding into ethnic marketing with Negro specialists and firms opening on Madison Avenue. D Parke Gibson cites rising Negro purchasing power as agencies seek to capture the $ billions by reshaping image and targeting products like hair coloring.
The Florida Senate passed a bill liberalizing the 99 year old abortion law and permitting termination for health reasons by a 26 to 22 vote. It now moves to the House for action as lawmakers also approve a 1.499 billion two year spending plan and other measures. Central issuance of drivers licenses was approved in a separate bill returning to the Senate for concurrence.
The Pavo Summer Reading Club sponsored by the Pavo Woman's Club starts Saturday June 10 at the Woman's Club building. Mrs R L Richardson oversees the library with sessions each Saturday from 9 to 11 AM. Children should attend to receive cards and check out books.
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