State of Union Talk Splits Congress Reactions
Washington AP Congress praised goals in Johnson State of the Union while Republicans questioned cost and scope. Democrats offered mixed cautious praise. Hubert Humphrey and John McCormack praised the outline, while Gerald Ford urged realism on implementation. Senators Russell Tidings McGovern and Dirksen offered varying judgments. Also covers rifle team results and local shooters at the New York Rifle Matches with Kirkland, Messick, Jones, Powers noted.
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George Powers
George Jones
Thomas J. Murphy
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John von Fricken
Grant McGill
Rail Men Back Johnson Push for Fast Train Link
New York AP report notes railroad leaders support Johnson call for ultra fast Boston to Washington rail travel. Stuart Saunders of Pennsylvania Railroad says pilot testing readiness. Pennsy and New Haven present 226 mile and long routes with sub eight hour runs. Alfred Perlman of New York Central endorses industry readiness to assist.
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Johnson seeks Electoral College reform proposal
President Johnson signaled Congress will be urged to abolish individual electors or bind them to the candidate they represent. He outlined reforms in the State of the Union, noting the Electoral College should reflect the people’s choice while preventing electors from overriding the vote. Past instances show electors sometimes defied pledges, with historic deviations in 1960 and 1956.
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Windsor Will Fly Back To New York
The Duke of Windsor returns to social life in New York after a major artery operation. Officials at the Warwick Hotel say he and the Duchess will board a light for New York today following discharge from hospital.
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Senate panel grills Rusk on Vietnam policy concerns
Washington UPI The Senate Foreign Relations Committee questioned Secretary of State Dean Rusk in a closed session. Sen Wayne Morse said the State Department program in South Vietnam is bankrupt, while Chairman Fulbright said there were no new dramatic developments in Southeast Asia. Morse plans a public speaking tour to boost U.S. support for a United Nations settlement.
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Viet Cong Vanishes Reds Elude Counterattack
In Viet Nam the Viet Cong disappeared from the Binh Gia area again as government forces regroup for a counteroffensive after a heavy prior defeat. Brig. Gen. Vien lamented their ability to vanish, while forces moved up with fresh howitzers and armor near Binh Gia, 40 miles east of Saigon.
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Milwaukee first to seek federal funds for birth control plan
Milwaukee becomes the first city to request federal aid for a birth control program under President Johnson's war on poverty. The Social Development Commission approves five Family Planning Service clinics in low income areas at an estimated $50,000 first year. Clinics target married women, must be professionally staffed, and respect religious beliefs. Planned Parenthood backs the project amid Catholic mother groups' opposition.
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Steel Price Rise Not On Pattern
A commerce inquiry into steel price rises by President Johnson's chief adviser did not indicate broad increases. The Iron Age noted that while hikes are expected, they are selective, tied to strong demand and higher costs, with no plans for across the board rises provoking public reaction.
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Noble-Callahan Post meeting and annual gathering announced
The Noble-Callahan Post executive committee will meet at 7 30 p m with Commander Joseph F McKean presiding, followed by the weekly post meeting at 8 30 p m On Thursday January 14 the annual Noble-Callahan Post Corp meeting is scheduled for 8 30 p m The post is collecting discarded glasses broken jewelry costume jewelry false teeth with metal to be sold as scrap to fund new prescription glasses The items go to New Eyes or the Needy Inc a volunteer nonprofit based in Short Hills New Jersey Adjutant John E Heenan chairs the scrap collection and items may be left with post members or at post rooms 14 1st St
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To Take N Y Districting Into Courts
R Peter Strauss president of Radio Station WMCA said he will sue in federal court to challenge all four New York reapportionment plans enacted by the recent special legislative session. He argued the measures create gerrymandered districts as an unhealthy result. Attorneys filed briefs with a three judge federal panel and a special hearing is set for January 21.
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Eckstine Reappears After Missing Show
Singer Billy Eckstine resurfaced after a 26 hour disappearance saying he was assaulted robbed and given knockout drops by three men in Harlem He returned home after waking in a park near his apartment His manager’s lawyer said the disappearance was not a stunt The show at the Americana Royal Box Supper Club was delayed as Goulet and Lawford took the stage in his place
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Showbiz crowd fills the night with names and jokes
Bennett and Nipsy Russell drew laughs as the 12:30 a.m. film show featured Sammin Davis Buddy Hackett Red Buttons Jack BE Leonard Paul Hines Mini Ford Woody Herman Dick Shawn and Lawford. Friends of Heksting worried by his absence. Davis quips he does not drink and golf is his only sin with courses closed.
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