President Presents Record Budget With No Retreat On Great Society
President Johnson unveiled a $126.7 billion 1967 budget predicting a $9.7 billion deficit, outlining higher taxes on corporations and individuals, increased Social Security funding, and new charges to fund Head Start, job programs, and slum clearance while delaying some space and aircraft plans. He warned against deep cuts that could curb growth, and proposed asset sales to raise up to $5.75 billion.
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Dwight —D. —Eisenhower
Mars
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Johnsson
Parcel Post
Thevestors
Johnson seeks $33.9 million for crime fight in 1968 budget
President Johnson requests $33.9 million for new programs in the national war on crime as part of a $444.8 million Justice Department budget for FY1968. The plan covers FBI, Bureau of Prisons, and Immigration and Naturalization Service, an $18.5 million rise over the prior year. He also seeks $20 million for proposed legislation to fund grants aiding state and local criminal justice systems.
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Johnson
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Bureau of Prisons and Immigration and Naturalization Service
Frederick County Board Votes to Join Area Vocational Project
The Frederick County School Board enthusiastically agreed to join Winchester and Clarke County in forming an area vocational high school. A study committee including Clyde Logan, Kenneth Eyre, and Melton Wright was appointed, with Winchester and Clarke boards also naming committees. The board also set monthly meetings and reelected officers Bass, Light, and Sheetz while adding Ray Boyce as fifth member.
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Frederick County
Winchester
Clarke County
Area Vocational High
Voca
Tional High School Project
Clyde Logan
Back Creek
Kenneth K. Eyre
Shawnee
Melton Wright
Charles E. Bass
Opequon
Huyett Light
Stonewall
Elizabeth L. Sheetz
Eyre
Ray Boyce
Gainesboro
DATSUN Patrol 4x4 SUV offers rugged power and comfort
The Patrol is a four wheel drive vehicle seating seven with 145 horses and top speeds around 85 mph. It comes in hard top and soft top options and lists generous standard features, with a soft top price noted at 2751.30.
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Assassin Tsafendas Deportation Delayed in Verwoerd Killing
CAPE TOWN AP A commission reports Dimitrio Tsafendas was ordered deported but the step was delayed, enabling him to commit the stabbing of Premier Hendrik Verwoerd. The inquiry notes his Communist ties and mental illness, and cites security gaps at the House of Assembly.
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South Africa
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United States
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Appeal Court
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Grass Fire Burns 2 Acres At Gainesboro
Fire of unknown origin swept over about two acres of grass and brush at Gainesboro yesterday afternoon. Discovered at 2 10 p m on the Bob Diesel farm Gainesboro Fire Company fought the blaze for about ninety minutes. Shawnee Fire Department assisted at the grass fire behind Snapps packing shed off Valley Ave at 1 45 p m. Distances place El Paso Texas to Orange Texas is stated as 849 miles by highway.
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Valley Ave
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Texas
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