Kennedy plans faster spending to spur recovery
President Kennedy announced an anti recession program totaling 5.4 million with faster spending and urban renewal. He said he would submit more proposals to Congress within 75 days, including a $10 boost to the minimum pension and gradual increases to the minimum wage to 1.15 and 1.25 per hour. He also outlined tax reform plans and early testing of food stamp programs in six areas to aid needy families.
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Congress
West Virginia
Penn
Kentucky
Minnesota
Illinois
Detroit
Washington Worried Over Congo Crisis Threat
Washington fears a possible UN peace effort breakdown in the Congo and a dangerous East West crisis. President Kennedy called the emerging danger a sign the situation grows more serious amid U S military strength discussions.
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United Nations
Congo
Africa
Kennedy
U. S
Taber Pushes Local Tax Share of Gasoline Revenue
Ohio lawmaker Rep. Dana Taber presses a bill to divert the two cent gasoline tax to municipalities counties and townships. If adopted the plan would allocate about 124 million every two years for local roads and maintenance, altering the current split to favor local governments.
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Roy Cross
Columbus
Dana O. Taber
Gallia
House Highway Committee
Taber
Ohio
Gallia County
House
Ohio House
Fred Rice
R-Jackson
Rice
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Highway Committee
State Senator Moves To Lift Ban On Salary Increases
A Republican state senator, J. E. Simpson of Hardin County, proposes constitutional amendments to end the ban on salary increases for officials and lawmakers during their terms. The plan may include maintaining some prohibitions and a new expense allowance, with debate on replacing the current flat $5000 salary and eliminating extra pay.
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Columbus
J. E. Simpson
Hardin County
Pingigeccose
Pam
Dag Seeks Army Curb in Congo Crisis
United Nations debates Congo policy as Dag Hammarskjold pushes to restrain army influence. Soviet opposition hinders approval of new powers for the UN force. Hammarskjold seeks permission to reorganize the Congo army amid fighting between President Kasavubu and Lumumba supporters.
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N. Y
Congo
Hammarskjold
Soviet Union
Rotary
Joseph Kasavubu
Patrice Lumumba
West Germany to pay about one billion to ease dollar drain
Bonn offered to pay around 1 billion dollars in a single payment to help relieve the United States from draining its dollar and gold reserves. The move signals West Germany's effort to aid the U.S. balance of payments.
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Bonn
Germany
West Germany
United States
Tremendous results from Messenger Classifieds
An advertiser reports quick cash and several calls after renting his 7 room house, 3 bedrooms, on one floor with gas furnace. Call RA 5-284, and RA 5-2579 after 5.
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The
Messenger
Chill Delivers Deep Freeze Across Northeast
Biting cold grips the northeast as winter siege continues with record low readings in eastern cities. The frigid belt stretches over the North Atlantic Coast with zero readings in New York City and western New York, the coldest in years. snow possible in New York City while skies clear in New England.
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Associated Press
North Atlantic
New York
New York City
Mercury
New England
Atlantic Coast
Rockies
Ex-Premier Adnan Menderes Convicted in Turkey
Yassiada Island, Turkey. Adnan Menderes, former premier, is convicted of misusing up to 13 million lira during his decade in office. Sentencing delayed until mass trials on Marmara Sea prison island conclude. He faces up to three years in prison on the charge.
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Yassiada Island
Turkey
Adnan Menderes
Marmara Sea
Tax official calls meal tax exemption illegal
Columbus Ohio Regulation Hregulatory exemption for a limited number of meals served by religious and charitable groups is challenged as unlawful by the state Tax Department chief.
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Columbus
Ohio Tax Department
Ham the Chimpenaut Returns to Lever Pushing Job
Cape Canaveral reports Ham the chimpanzee back at work pushing levers after being recovered from the sea following Tuesday’s space capsule ride. Officials note Ham showed no ill effects and will undergo further post flight tests to compare brain function clues for future manned space travel.
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Ham
Cape Canaveral
Fla
South Atlantic Ocean
Miami to Present Portrait of Dean Emeritus Ashbaugh
Oxford Ohio MIAMI University will host ceremonies Sunday to unveil a portrait honoring Dean Emeritus E J Ashbaugh from the School of Education at the university nation.
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Oxford
Ohio
Miami University School of Education
E. J. Ashbaugh
Minuteman Missile Test Forges Push-Button Warfare Debate
Cape Canaveral witnesses the Minuteman test as a 4 000 mile flight signals a new era in nuclear deterrence. Analysts warn mass deployment across northern states creates a dual military civilian vulnerability and raises urgent questions about first strike policy and national safety.
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Cape Canaveral
Filia
Ferguson Named Chief of Staff Services
John H. Ferguson aged 45 is appointed chief of staff services in the employment service division of the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation. A New Lexington native, Ferguson has served the bureau for 16 years.
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Columbus
John H. Ferguson
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation
Ferguson
New Lexington
Bureau
General Tire net income up in 1960 after 1959 fall
Akron based General Tire & Rubber Co reports 1960 net income of 22,785,082 dollars or 4.07 dollars per share, down from 1959's 26,624,080 dollars or 4.84 dollars per share.
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Akron
General Tire & Rubber Co
Outstanding Engineer Nomination in Washington for Engineers Week
James K. Knael, 31, formerly of Columbus, has been nominated as an Outstanding Young Engineer in the Washington area for the Engineers Week observance starting February 19.
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Washington
James K. Knael
Columbus
Washington, D. C
Lawmaker Pushes OSU Branch in Cuyahoga County
A bill was introduced in the Ohio House to require a branch of Ohio State University in Cuyahoga County. The proposal signals a move to expand higher education access in northeast Ohio.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
Cuyahoga County
Ohio House
Professor Beverly Waugh Bond Dies at 83 in Cincinnati
Dr Beverly Waugh Bond 83 professor emeritus history University of Cincinnati died Wednesday at home in Cincinnati. Bond served decades at the university and was recognized for his scholarly contributions and teaching milestones.
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Cincinnati
Beverly Waugh Bond
University of Cincinnati
Newspapers Reach Pact Ends New York City Newspaper Strike
Negotiators reached a tentative two year contract to end a strike by 1700 truck drivers and helpers who work for 34 wholesale distributors. The agreement, worth a $7 weekly package over the term, awaits ratification by the strikers Friday at 7 p.m. Direct newspaper employees, numbering 1300, are already covered by an earlier contract.
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New. York
New York City
Newspaper and Mail Deliverers Union
Ind
Groundhog Phil Predicts Six More Weeks of Winter
In Quarryville and Philadelphia observers report groundhogs saw shadows signaling six additional weeks of winter. Punxsutawney Phil emerged at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney and, per tradition, his shadow foretold the forecast though he did not speak.
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Punxsutawney
Phil
Quarreyville
Robert W. Herr
Quarryville
Philadelphia
Hammy
Gobbler
Pirate Ship Returns to Brazil After Seizure
The 610 foot Santa Maria docked in Recife after 12 days at sea with nearly 600 passengers aboard. Capt. Henrique Galvao and his about 70 rebels negotiated with Brazil to free the passengers while keeping the ship, a move that Brazil may limit under international law. President Janio Quadros offered political asylum to the rebels, but the fate of the liner and its prize remains unsettled as talks continued.
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Recife
Brazil
Caribbean
Henrique Galvao
Galvao
Portugal
Antonio de Oliveira Salazar
Janio Quadros
Quadros
Salazar
Brasilia
Pilot Imbibed as CAB Probes Toledo Crash
A four man Civil Aeronautics Board inquiry disclosed that pilot Don ald Chesher had liquor on his breath before the takeoff crash that killed 17 Cal Poly football players and injured survivor James H. Fahey. Fahey, a Cal Poly halfback, testified he smelled alcohol as Chesher leaned toward another student. About 40 witnesses are expected to testify in Washington over two or three days as evidence is examined ahead of a CAB finding.
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Oakland
Calif
Civil Aeronautics Board
James H. Fahey
Gilroy
Cal Poly
Toledo
Donald Chesher
San Leandro
Fahey
Chesher
C. Wadsworth White
Arctic Pacific Airlines
Leroy B. Hughes
Ralph Stokes
Washington
Steel upturn eyed for spring by US Steel leader
Roger M. Blough, chairman of United States Steel Corp., foresees a modest upturn in steel production and employment in the spring.
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New York
Roger M. Blough
United States Steel Corp
Horticulture President Appointed at Ohio Society Meeting
Carl W. Ellenwood of Wooster was named president of the Ohio Horticultural Society as its members convened for a meeting in the area.
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Cleveland
Carl W. Ellenwood of
Wooster
The
Ohio Horticultural Society
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