Kennedy outlines 10 billion plan for aging needs
President Kennedy proposes a 10 billion five year program to aid the elderly including hospital insurance financed by social security and tax benefits. The plan funds low interest rental housing, group elder residences with some nursing care, and expanded employment for seniors. A new administration bill will be introduced, matching last year’s proposal with no private insurance option. Page 11A continues.
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Local Option Doubt Fades, Hughes Signals Slim Odds
Gov. Harold Hughes said at a Des Moines news conference that local option liquor by the drink has little chance in the legislature. He noted a possible local control bill could pass, mirroring current beer law with no public vote, but voters could oust local officials. He also indicated Lt. Gov. William Nicholas is under consideration for reappointment to the highway commission.
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Stock Theft From Widow Ties New Rochelle Case
Wall Street reacts to disclosure of more than 3.5 million dollars in stock certificates stolen from Theresa N. McSweeney widow of Henry McSweeney. FBI says theft occurred over 17 months ago at New Rochelle home. burglars broke in September 10, 1961. jewelry stolen earlier at Atlantic City.
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Judge Philbrick’s Court Reporter Asked To Resign
John Ream Linn district court shorthand reporter has been paid $600 monthly for 15 months while Judge Floyd Philbrick has been inactive due to illness. Supervisors urged Ream to resign, arguing payment without duties is improper. Ream urged the board to deny his pay or find another solution.
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New Record Cold in C R For Feb 21
Cedar Rapids logged its coldest February 21 in 27 years with 10 below zero and tied a statewide low of 19 below at Waukon. Other cities set records or saw unusually low temps including Davenport Burlington Ottumwa and Dubuque as a strong cold front swept through Iowa.
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Kennedy orders action after Cuban aircraft incident
President Kennedy ordered the armed forces to take all necessary action to prevent a repeat of the Cuba based Migs attack on an American shrimp boat. The White House blamed Cuban aircraft and noted Soviet withdrawal of thousands of military personnel from Cuba by mid March. A strong protest was sent to Havana via Swiss channels and the U S expects a full explanation from Cuba.
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Cuba Based Jets Fire Rockets Near Shrimp Boat
Two Cuban based Mig fighters fired rockets near the shrimp boat Ala off Florida in the Straits. U S interceptors chased them away. no hits were reported and there was no engagement. The incident occurred in international waters about 60 nautical miles north of Cuba and 78 east southeast of Florida.
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Campbell former Chamber of Commerce president dies
A. Boyd Campbell 73 longtime leader and past president of the U S Chamber of Commerce died on Wednesday in Jackson Mississippi.
Atomic Attack Chuckle Sign at New York Eatery
A New York restaurant sign humorously urges calm in case of an atomic attack and adds a practical twist to the joke by telling patrons to pay their bill and run. The sign reflects midcentury war era humor.
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Petition Drive Fuels Liquor-By-The-Glass Debate
Nearly 100000 Iowans urge lawmakers to approve liquor by the glass while only 6031 oppose. Rep. Riley Dietz reports county petitions showing broad support and notes signatures vary by county with bulk from Woodbury Black Hawk Scott Clinton and Polk as a de facto referendum.
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Iowa liquor sales debated as house to vote on glass sale
Dietz predicts a near term floor vote on liquor-by-the-glass and notes a close senate contest. He argues current liquor laws rely on self enforcement and warns that rejection could lead to liquor barriers falling in about 30 days, depending on House and Senate leaders.
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