House Votes $5 Billion Tax Boost
The House passed 248 to 1465 Wednesday a $5 billion tax boost bill sought by President Johnson to curb inflation and fund Viet Nam military operations. If the Senate approves, withholding will change in May. some brackets rise, others fall, and corporate taxes accelerate. The measure raises excise taxes on autos and phone service for two years, with mixed support and warnings about future tax increases depending on Viet Nam actions and domestic spending.
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Viet Nam
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Treasury Department
Wilbur D. Mills
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Ils
Weather delays Apollo launch to Friday at Cape Kennedy
Cape Kennedy officials postponed the unmanned Apollo moon ship launch from Wednesday to Friday due to a bleak weather outlook. A weather satellite was also set for Thursday but heavy rain and winds worsened conditions, forcing the delay.
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Weather Forecast for Bridgeport and Vicinity
Cloudy and cold today with a chance of a light snow developing in the afternoon and continuing into the night. High around 30s, low near 30. Partly cloudy and seasonably cold tomorrow. Almanac notes: Moon phases, barometer 30.59, humidity 78 percent at 8 p.m. Highs and lows for yesterday and year totals listed. sunrise 6:36 a.m., sunset 5:37 p.m. Thursday, Feb 24, fifty-fifth day of the year.
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Telstram
Bridgeport
Vicinity
Lemera
Freuellaun
Laliun
Dogs May Aid Reds Space Bid In Orbit Mission
MOSCOW AP two dogs Veterok and Ugolyok launched in Cosmos 110 to conduct biological studies and test long flight effects for forthcoming longer manned missions possibly including a moon landing. Tass says the studies relate to more sophisticated crewed spaceflight and a space station concept. In Hartford AP dope addict sold heroin to undercover agent jailed three years by judge Cracan.
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Ugolyok
Saviet
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Yuri Gagarin
Hartford
APA
New York
U.S
T. Emmet
Arrests in Theft of Plane Parts Ring Nabbed in L A and San Francisco
Federal agents arrested eleven people in a scheme to steal government property valued at about 750000, chiefly Curtis Wright aircraft engine parts intended for shipment to South Viet Nam. Twelve suspects faced charges of receiving and concealing stolen U S property and conspiring to violate theft statutes. arrests completed after a long nationwide investigation.
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Nicholas Deb Katznnbach
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J. Edgar Hoover
Curtis Wright
South Viet Nam
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Lnng
United States
United Stans
Explosion at Dunbar fire kills five in factory complex
An explosion tore through a complex of about 300 wooden buildings near Dunbar, Pennsylvania, killing five workers and injuring several others. Investigators probed the cause as emergency crews battled the blaze that damaged a wide area. Local officials urged caution and noted the site will be hazardous during salvage efforts.
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Sylvia Porter
Women's News
Explosion at Keystone Fireworks Plant Kills Workers Near Uniontown
A blast leveled one building and damaged at least four others at the Keystone Fireworks Manufacturing Co ten miles northeast of Uniontown. Those killed were working in a 25 square foot building.
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Keystone Fireworks Manufacturing Co
Uniontown
Vast program to fight pollution and expand parks
President Johnson on Wednesday proposed a broad plan to curb water and air pollution and expand the national parks system. He urged a federal partnership with states and communities to clear river basins, reduce urban blight from smoke and chemicals, and fund initial water treatment construction. Estimated first year cost 51 million. total next fiscal year about 90 million.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
America
Northern Syria Army Units Threaten Coup Against Coup
AP report from Beirut notes northern Syria army units threaten to oust Gen. Amin Hafez's government after rebels in Damascus attempt a coup. Broadcasts from Aleppo claim loyalty of northern forces and pledge to restore power, raising fears of civil war and uncertain strength on both sides.
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Hafez
Aleppo
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Salah Rifar
Mohammed Omran
Damaseus Radio
Al’eppo Radio
Johnson Says U.S. Use of Force In Viet Under Careful Control
President Johnson arrived for an awards dinner at the Waldorf Astoria amid 3500 antiwar protesters kept behind barriers. Police moved to quell a scuffle as the speech proceeded, with Johnson entering through a side entrance and departing after a 33 minute address.
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Viet
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Kennedy
Washington
Freedom Hall
Dog Alcoholism On the Increase Says Vet at Illinois Meeting
Dr. Harry W. Booth warned at the Illinois Veterinary Medical Association annual meeting that more dogs are alcoholic. He described hangover symptoms and noted dogs cannot obtain liquor themselves, requiring a human to supply the alcohol. Treatment may involve intravenous dextrose and electrolytes.
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Booth
Illinois Veterinary Medica Association
Puiman
Humphrey Returns From Asia Tour in White House Ceremony
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey arrived at Andrews Air Force Base after a 43,000 mile Southeast Asia swing. He told President Johnson the tide of battle in Vietnam had turned in the United States favor and praised allied forces for courage and humanitarian aid. He lauded fellow Americans fighting disease, ignorance, hunger, and poverty as a broader war.
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Washington
Hubert H. Humph
Hore
Southeast Asia
Johnson
J. Humphrey
Andrews Air Force Base
White House
South Lawn
Italy Finally Gets Another Government
After a 30 day wrangle Premier Aldo Moro formed a new center left cabinet approved by President Giuseppe Saragat. The four parties in the prior government the Christian Democrats Socialists Democratic Socialists and Republicans are represented. The ministers were to be sworn in Thursday.
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Ald Mora
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Giuseppe Saragat
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Socialists
Democratic Socialists
Republicans
Westmoreland On Job Despite Wrist Injury
SAIGON South Viet Nam AP Gen William C Westmoreland commander of US forces broke a small bone in his left wrist while playing tennis Tuesday. He fell while sliding and a splint was placed on the injured wrist but the injury has not kept him from work according to a U.S. military spokesman.
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South Viet Nam
William C. Westmoreland
U.S
Allied Troops Report Actions Kill 451 Cong
Allied units report a series of actions dominated by air and sea bombardments that killed 451 Viet Cong. Ground skirmishes saw 80 enemy killed or missing with allied and allied forces suffering significant casualties. The week ending Feb 19 showed 202 allied deaths and 1,357 enemy killed, with heavy weaponry intensifying the campaign along Thiet Province near the border.
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U.S
7Th Fleet
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Nami
Thun Thiet
North Viet Nam clarifies peace conference stance in Moscow talks
In Moscow, Hanoi envoy Lee Chang promised Britain a clarified response to Hanoi's conditions for a Viet Nam peace conference after a surprise Chalfont visit. British officials, noting possible shifts, saw talks as a potential dialogue path with North Vietnam, while Wilson stressed Hanoi holds the key to peace and may receive direct talks with Ho Chi Minh's government.
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Viet Nam
Hanoi
Lee Chang
Britain
Lord Chalfont
Netisnal Liberation Front
South Viet Nam
Chalfont
Harald Wilson
Alexei WN. Kasygin
Lee
Ho Chi Minh
Wilson
British Broadcasting Corp
Viet Hoax That Didn't Come Off By Peter Arnett
A Vietnam War hoax aimed to deploy a massive U S military operation against the Viet Cong in the Hai Lot woods near the Saigon River. Intelligence believed two regiments were present and planned a full division level strike, but the scheme unravelled before execution.
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Peter Arnett
Lot Woods
South Viet J Nam
Air Force
U.S
Saigon
Hai Lot
Trap
Boi Loi Woods
Johnson rebuts critics of Vietnam policy at Freedom House
President Johnson told a Waldorf Astoria audience that the United States rejects a blind escalation toward a broader war. He warned against war with China, saying U S measures will stay controlled and that the nation can live with anger in word but will respond to armed attacks. Johnson stressed restraint and warned Peking against miscalculation.
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Frank Cormier
New York
Presdent
Johnson
United States
China
Freedom House
Peking
Waldorf-Astoria Hotel
Labor Threatens Boycott on Ships Aiding N. Viet Nam
Miami Beach AP report says AFL-CIO chief George Meany faces a political clash with President Johnson as labor unions threaten to boycott ships aiding North Vietnam. Wirtz cautions that AFL-CIO antagonism could affect labor goals. Meany and aides avoided newsmen amid ongoing clashes.
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Fla
Afl-Cio
George Meaty
Johnson
White House
U.S
Viet Nam
Meany
W. Willard Wirtz
Congress
Wirtz
Elec
Slug Attendant and Get $160 at Parkway Station
An attendant at the Merritt Parkway westbound service station in Fairfield was assaulted and robbed of $160 by two men last night at 10 45. Richard Calandro 19 of Victory Avenue was struck on the head with a wooden board and knocked unconscious as the men asked for change. They fled the station and it was unclear if they used a car to escape. A passing motorist found Calandro in a dazed condition.
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Richard Calandro
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