Maine Governor Curtis Seeks State Income Tax Plan
Augusta reports Governor Curtis proposes a 25 percent personal income tax and a five percent corporate tax with a July 1 start. The plan would raise state revenues to about 281.6 million, plus a 49.9 million bump, amid a 365.4 million two year budget focusing on education and highway needs.
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Peg Hendrick
Augusta
Kennethes
Curtis
Treasury
Maine
David H. Stevens
Highhway
Sues
Tor Vehicle Division
Highway, Safety Committee
Roland Berry
William Logan Jr
Wire Service Guild strikes AP in first ever walkout at AP
In New York the Wire Service Guild began a strike at 8 a.m. targeting wages and a union shop. AP plans to continue essential news service as 1,313 members walk picket lines at Rockefeller Center.
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NEW York
Wire Service Guild
Associated Press
Rockefeller Plaza
Malcolm Barr
Wes Gallagher
George Byrnes
Byrnes
Chuckle Discouraged Dieter Jokes About Lean Tower
A punchline from today's Chuckle Discouraged features a dieter quipping that if he knew what caused the Tower of Pisa to lean he would take some. The joke plays on indulgence versus restraint with a playful twist.
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Dieter
Tower of
Pisa
Think Break Gives Pause For Thought
London AP report notes top Brit ish psychologist Dr George Gall urges 10-minute think breaks in industry to help workers and executives cope with modern life. He will offer classes for directors and housewives to teach self evaluation and reduce jealousy rage and worry while keeping up with pace.
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Thomas A. Reedy
Ted Press
Isocia London
George Gall
Hall
Greece bans spasta revelry in tavernas and hotels
Greece's military government cracks down on the plate smashing custom known as spasta. Officials warn that destroying crockery and furniture to provoke public sentiment can lead to imprisonment up to six months. The decree targets all entertainment centers and stresses restraint amid cultural showmanship.
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Greece
Asia Minor
Melina Mercouri
America
Spasta
Study Finds No Evidence UFOs From Space
University of Colorado scientists report no evidence that unidentified flying objects are visitors from outer space and urge dropping further investigations. The 1,485 page study, funded at 500000 dollars over two years for the Air Force, says further extensive UFO study may not be justified at this time.
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Air Force
U.S
E Service
Colorado
Edward A. Condon
National Investigations Committee On
Man- Keedasttt Et Scientia Panel Academy Oences Force
Earth
Pentagon
Blue Book
Pace Two
Sirhan Trial Jury Selection Delayed Until Monday
In Los Angeles AP report jury selection in the Sirhan Bishara Sirhan trial for Kennedy assassination is delayed until Monday after defense motions dominated Wednesday and Tuesday’s opening session. Defense argues for a cross section, cites publicity, and hints at mistrial or venue change motions. Sirhan, 24, smiled as the proceedings began with testimony from a jury expert.
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Los Angeles
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan
Robert F. Kennedy
Grant B. Cooper
Herbert V. Walker
William A. Goodwin
Sirhan
Cooper
Russell B. Parsons
Parsons
Kennedy
California
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Saco
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Aristotlé” Onassis
National Investigations Committee of Aerial Phenomena
NICAP
Main St
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Conora
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Romanow
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Forest Ave
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Mgr
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