Tax hike plan could reach Congress within ten days
Administration officials, led by Secretary Fowler and Undersecretary Barr, meet with Rep Mills as economists cite strong growth. A formal tax bill may go to Congress within ten days with a 6 percent rate likely for individuals, targeting an effective date of September.
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Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry H. Fowler
Joseph M. Barr
Wilbur D. Mills
Ark
Tax-Writing House
Ways and Means Committee
I Mills
Fowler
Johnson
Tps
White House
Commerce Department
UN Meets To End Hassle Arabs urged to accept U S compromise
The Soviet Union pressed Arab nations to back a U S backed plan linking Israeli troop withdrawal with ending the Arab state of war. Syria and Algeria resisted, while the General Assembly sought a resolution before adjourning. Algeria and Syria demanded unconditional Israeli withdrawal.
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United Nations
N.Y
Soviet Union
Israel
Syria
Algeria
122Nation General Assembly
Middle East
Egypt
Jordan
Two American Jets Shot Up as They Down 3 MIGs North of Haiphong
US and South Vietnamese forces reported a major air battle 20 miles north of Haiphong with about eight MIGs engaging two Crusader jets. The action ended with three MIGs shot down and one possibly ejecting, as pilots claimed hits on a Communist battalion in Quang Tri Province and coastal operations in the Mekong Delta.
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Saigon
Quang Tri
North Vietnam
Munists
U.S
Mekong Delta
Demilitarized Zone
Haiphong
Cakin Gulf
Air Force
Navy
Crusader
Sponsors Vie For Big Annual Sidewalk Bazaar
Sponsors line up for the Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Bazaar Days as Center street fills with merchant stands and booths. August 17 18 and 19 feature The Monkeys rock group and a possible street dance with a dance band.
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Chamber of Commerce
Center Street
S. A. Long
Long
the Monkeys
Highway Foreman Killed In Freak Mishap
Warren County police report Fred G. Yeager a 55 year old road foreman from Tidioute was killed when gravel spilled from a dumping truck as it backed up. The accident occurred near Tidioute while a Pennsylvania Department of Highways crew backed a dump truck with a gravel spreader box.
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Warren
Fred G. Yeager
Tidioute
Warren County
Pennsylvania Department of Highways
Yeager
Richard B. Perrin
Pittsfield
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Erie shooting leaves one dead in cafe riot
Erie police arrested Thomas R. Burns and sought three others for the shotgun slaying of Henry Williams 23 in the Shamrock Cafe. The killing during a gang dispute over membership followed threats between white and Negro patrons and caused minor injuries from flying glass.
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Erie (Ap
Erie
Henry Williams
Thomas R. Burns
Iron Hand
Burns
Subversive Probe Board appointment linked to marriage
Simon Francis McHugh, 29, who married Victoria McCammon, a presidential secretary, joined the five member Subversive Activities Control Board earning 26000 dollars a year. Critics accuse the appointment of reliance on his wife and Senate approval. White House denies bias while Senator Allott calls it an outrage and disgrace.
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Washington
Simon Francis McHugh
White House
George Christian
Senate Appropriations Committee
Gordon L. Allott
R—Cale
McHugh
Allott
Quaker group plans second shipment to North Vietnam
A Philadelphia based Quaker Action Group says it will launch another aid voyage to Haiphong defying U S government orders. Leader Lawrence Scott calls it a religious duty as volunteers, funds, and a ship crew line up amid federal pressure and wartime risks.
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Philadelphia
North Vietnam
U. S
Lawrence Scott
Lanning
Creening
Red Cross
Scott
Pilot Unhurt When Copter Crashes Near Waterford
Crop-dusting pilot Jerry Phillips of Youngstown Ohio escaped injury as his helicopter crashed while spraying fields at Lewis Brothers potato farm south of Waterford. The $20 000 craft was demolished. Phillips credited his seat belt and shoulder strap for saving his life. Fire Chief Clyde Peters declined comment on the crash cause.
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Waterford
Jerry Phillips
Youngstown
Ohio
Lewis Brothers
Mill Village
Phillips
Clyde Peters
Philips
Earmark Funds For UC Dam In Flood Control Program
The House Appropriations Committee in Washington released 1.95 million in funds for two flood control projects in the French Creek program. Union City reservoir receives 1.45 million and Woodcock Creek Reservoir 500 thousand, while Muddy Creek reservoir funds are withheld despite support from Senators Clark and Scott and Rep. Vigorito. An additional 6.49 million is approved for Allegheny Reservoir and Kinzua Dam work. total Union City project cost is estimated at 10.1 million, with costs rising as projects proceed.
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House Appropriations Committee
Washington
French Creek
Union City
Woodcock Creek
Muddy Creek
Pennsylvania
Joseph Clark
Hugh Scott
Joseph Vigorito
Allegheny Reservoir
Kinzua Dam
Louis ‘Prosythe
Corps of
Engin
Boy Runs Away In Car Crash Death Near Meadow Lands
A U year old Somerset County boy took the family car and ran away from home. Police said he died in an auto truck collision near Meadow Lands Washington County after failing to negotiate a curve on Route 802 and skidding into a tractor trailer.
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Washington, Pa
Somerset County
Meadow Lands
Washington County
Donald L. Hambley
Hooversville
Man shoots wife then kills himself in beauty shop
Pittsburgh report states 55 year old James Vigliotti shot his estranged wife Gerarda 52 in her beauty shop in South Park Township after a bitter argument and then died from a self inflicted wound. Gerarda Vigliotti was hospitalized in serious condition with head and chest wounds. A witness described the confrontation and shooting.
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Pittsburgh
James Vigliotti
Gerarda
Vigliotti
South Park
Holcomb Won't Seek City Subsidies for Ambulance Service
Corry Ambulance Service head Clifford Holcomb and attorney Walter S. Peak say they will not appear before City Council again to press for subsidies. Holcomb will run the service alone unless the city funds it by creating a nonprofit, stating financial viability hinges on council action.
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Corry
Holcomb
Peake
Holt
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