Simple Freedoms Are Worth a Life
Editor notes by a pseudonymous East German escapee on the eve of the wall's second anniversary. She describes 16 months behind the Berlin wall and her family’s 1960s escape route. She cites lack of personal freedom, suppressed individuality, and harsh treatment of children as key motivators for leaving. The piece reflects on fear, sacrifice, and the longing for liberty.
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Berlin Wall
East Germany
Frankfurt
Germany
Taxes Are Burden Throughout World
An Associated Press survey shows tax burdens vary worldwide with modest income families paying 13 to 20 percent of earnings in taxes in four of six world centers. In New York a $5,824 bus driver pays 20 percent total, while Rio de Janeiro’s driver faces about 65 percent. U.S. workers earned $440 billion last year and paid $128 billion in various taxes. federal taxes in 1962 averaged $549 per person versus $1.92 in 1800.
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Associated Press
World
New York
Frankfurt
London
Paris
Tokyo
Rio de Janeiro
Rio
United States
The
Tax Foundation
U.S
Senator Kefauver Honored By Senate Obituary and funeral details
Washington remembers Senator Estes Kefauver a Tennessee Democrat famed for battling crime and monopolies. He died Saturday from a ruptured aorta after a mild heart attack. Funeral plans include burial Tuesday near Madisonville and services at his family farm. President Kennedy praised his public service and integrity.
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Washington
Senate
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
Congress
Kefauver
Madisonville
Tenn
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Cape Cod
Kennedy
House
Frank Clement
Probate hearing sought on Ralph Robertson estate in Neosho KS
In Neosho County Kansas probate court Alma A Robertson heir seeks determination of the descendant of Ralph C Robertson deceased. The petition requests title to the south half of the southeast quarter section 5 township 29 south range 18 east and all other real and personal property owned by Robertson at death. Defenses must be filed by August 20 1963 at 10:00 AM in Erie Kansas. BALCH & BAILEY attorneys for petitioner.
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Chanute Tribune
Kansas
Neosho County
Ralph C. Robertson
Decca
Erie
Alma A. Robertson
Community Notes From Savonburg And Nearby Towns
Savonburg hosted Tuesday evening guests including Mr and Mrs Keith Mathahs Steve and Barbie of Perry and others from Stanton and Erie. Ernest Larson begins carpentry on town property. Arnold Albert of Wichita visited with Jerome Albert family. Art Hays of Hepler joined Norman Hays family Saturday. Laura Thomas honored at a Sunday dinner hosted by Leon Johnson and Terri with attendees from Humboldt. SFC Richard Lowe returns on furlough from Korea and will be stationed in Indianapolis. Visits from Wichita, Siloam Springs Ark and Iola noted. Jean Cuppet returns home with parents after Sunday visit.
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Esther Larson
Keith Mathahs
Steve
Barbie
Perry
Iowa
Clifford Gibson
Pam
Stanton
Robert Larson Jr
Linda Collins
Robert Larson Sr
Ernest Larson
Eddie Larson
Olive Larson
Arnold Albert
Wichita
Jerome Albert
Art Hays
Hepler
Norman Hays
Laura Thomas
Leon Johnson
Terri
Thomas
Don Hoffmeier
Mike
Humboldt
SFC
Richard Lowe
Korea
Indianapolis
Ind
Albert Herrin
Eva Lindberg
Amy Lamb
Two Boys Die Inside Clothes Dryer Accident
In Birmingham Alabama an all-night search ended when grandfather A D Cummings found his grandson David Wayne McClain six, and playmate Rickey Lee Spann three, inside a clothes dryer. Coroner J O Butler ruled the deaths accidental and caused by suffocation likely within three minutes of the door closing.
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Birmingham
Ala
A. D. Cummings
David Wayne McClain
Rickey Lee Spann
J. O. Butler
Pope says easing Cold War may aid world peace
In Rangoon Burma Pope Paul VI told newsmen he expects early release of deposed leaders and noted easing tensions could bring fruitful progress toward world peace. In New Delhi Mali Prime Minister Abdirashid Ali Shermarke arrived for a four day state visit after recent dispatches from Peking and Moscow.
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Associated Press
Bangkok
Thailand
Castel Gondolfo
Italy
Sirikit
Paul VI
Mer
Thakin Tin
Rangoon
Bur
Castel
Gondolfo
New Delhi
India
Abdirashid Ali Shermarke
East African Republic
Peking
Moscow
No Tax Cut Doubtful Amid White House Pressure
Washington notes say Senate Republican leader Everett Dirksen questions possible tax cuts this year despite pressure from President Kennedy. Democrats face uncertain action as Dirksen cites Kennedy’s push and lingering doubt. Humphrey favors creation of a joint committee on international trade to address scattered policy reviews.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Congress
Kennedy
Dirksen
Senate Finance Committee
Anti-Litter Campaign Overachieves In Kansas City
Kansas City AP A Chamber of Commerce anti-litter drive placed sidewalk baskets to curb trash on streets and parks. Refuse chief Claredon Rea reports baskets are overused with garbage and beer cans. He ordered removal of one basket as it became trashy plus signage added reading Little Litter Bits Please.
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Kansas City, Mo
Chamber of Commerce
Claredon Rea
Rea
Echo I Satellite Celebrates Third Birthday in Orbit
Echo I, the first manmade passive communications satellite, marks three years since launch after traveling nearly 500 million miles. Scientists remain unsure when it may re-enter the atmosphere and burn up.
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Echo I
$3 Million Grant To Research Hospital
Kansas City AP The William Volker fund awards a $3 million grant to Research Hospital endowment as the new $12.5 million building is dedicated. James P. Metzler notes the grant will cover possible operating deficits during early occupancy. About 7,500 attend the dedication and the hospital opens to patients next Sunday.
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Kansas City
William Volker
Endowment Fund
Research Hospital
James P. Metzler
Hospital
Metzler
Volker
Five Die in Kansas Weekend Traffic Deaths
Five people died in Kansas traffic crashes over the weekend. A Iowa family of five perished when their car struck a truck stopped to avoid pipe on the highway sparked by a jackknifed semi near Wellington. Lyle Tapper, his wife, and son Carl rest in Osage Iowa, with four Tapper children injured. The truck driver Helm Akers and a Missouri driver were seriously hurt and Wichita hospitalizes. A Kansas City woman Blanche Clark died when her car left the turnpike near Topeka. David Bailey of Kingman, 18, died in a one car crash on K14 near Kingman. Missouri reported fourteen traffic deaths.
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Kansas Turnpike
Iowa
California
Wellington
Lyle Tapper
Osage
Carl
Franz Henry Johanning
Raytown
Helm M. Akers
Ardmore
Okla
Wichita
Kansas City
Blanche L. Clark
Topeka
Kingman
Kan
David L. Bailey
Missouri
Moon or Earth: The Tektites Debate Continues
Scientists debate tektites, dark glassy pebbles found worldwide. Some argue they are moon chips or remnants of a long lost exploded planet. Others maintain they formed on Earth.
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Globe
Moon
Earth
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