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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1965
Page
1
The 2 percent state sales tax won final approval as the $3.43 billion state budget crossed the finish line. The Assembly passed it in the early hours and the Senate followed 34 to 23. Both houses adjourned until April 27. Governor Rockefeller planned to sign before midnight.
The Mississippi River swelled by melting snow threatening Minnesota Iowa Wisconsin and Illinois towns. Federal disaster aid was promised as authorities warned the crest could exceed 27 feet at St Paul with 31 000 displaced and 20 million dollars in Minnesota damage.
Washington rejects Hanoi four point peace plan calling for U S withdrawal and peaceful reunification of Viet Nam. State Department spokesman notes Communist dominance concerns and wary reception in Washington.
A HEW official called the 1964 Civil Rights Act the ultimate weapon against discrimination in federal programs at a regional Georgia conference with about 800 officials. Also in Atlanta, Lester Maddox’s pistol pointing trial was suspended due to the prosecutor’s laryngitis. House approved 50 000 for Klan investigation. SNCC protested on Alabama State campus. Boston named Dr. Martin Luther King Day.
Mary General A Thant said the Johnson speech opened a path to Viet Nam settlement and talks depend on the parties. Six U S Air Force planes dropped three million propaganda leaflets on four northern cities Dong Hoi Ha Tinh Vinh Thanh Hoa blaming the United States for the war.
The Commerce Department reports the first quarter of 1965 showed a robust rise in gross national product at an annual rate of 649 billion dollars, up 14.5 billion from late 1964. Auto sales and consumer spending propelled the gain, with modest inflation and a small drag from export delays and dock strikes. Residential construction and fixed investment also contributed to the expansion.
The Legislature approved a 50 percent increase in automobile registration fees after Senate passage by 33 to 24 and Assembly approval 79 to 70. The moves clear the governor’s budget, ending a 14 day fiscal crisis, with about 45 million from the auto bill and 305 million from the sales tax.
The New York Assembly backed a constitutional amendment to extend legislative terms from two to four years by 138 to 2. It moves to the Senate, with expected approval, then to voters in November. Other acts included bills on job protections, history books, and mandatory juries for women in large cities.
A British United Airways DC3 with 26 aboard crashed while attempting a second landing in thick fog at St Helier Jersey. Twenty five died, one French stewardess survived in serious condition. Plane flew from Paris to Jersey with 22 passengers and four crew.
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