Kennedy to push next week tax cut bill in House
President Kennedy won commitment from John W. McCormack that the House will try to pass an $11 billion tax cut next week. The White House said Kennedy will address the nation by radio and TV to urge swift action as critics in the GOP press for defeat. Hurricane Cindy weakens along Texas coast near Port Arthur Galveston with light damage and no casualties reported.
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Mushroom labor dispute flares as farm workers protest
Armstrong County officials faced a hearing on farm labor versus laborer classifications for mushroom workers at Butler County Farms Inc. The mostly female workforce, classified as farm laborers, contend they are laborers under tax assessments. The case highlights potential hundreds of dollars in assessment differences for 1963 and 1964 amid objections filed past deadlines.
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Butler County Mushroom Farm, Inc
West Winfield
Butler County Farms Inc
Car Leaves Road Injures Two Youths Near Kittanning
State Police report two local youths slightly hurt when a car went out of control on PA 359 ten miles north of Kittanning. Involved were Martin Zinkand, 16, head cut, and Samuel Slee, 16, shoulder injury, treated and discharged from Armstrong County Memorial Hospital. Separate incidents included a motorcycle crash on US 422 injuring James R. Jones, 21, and a shell-handling accident in Worthington that left George Templeton, 68, in satisfactory condition. A car fire on US 422 Indiana Pike was extinguished by a trooper before firemen arrived, with negligible damage.
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George Templeton
Indiana Pike
Weather and river stages at Allegheny River Lock No 7
Data from the government observation station Allegheny River Lock No 7 shows river levels at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday with the upper pool steady at unspecified feet and a rise of 0.2 foot, and the lower pool at 10.8 feet with a 0.2 foot rise. No precipitation reported. UPI notes state Greenville Maine hit 33 degrees and Blythe California reached 103 degrees on Monday.
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Gavin to Receive Military Funeral for Pa Congressman
Washington UP I reports Rep Leon H Gavin 70 pauses after a cerebral hemorrhage Saturday night. He served his second term as a Republican on the House Armed Services Committee. Services set for 10 am Wednesday at Saints Paul and Augustine Church with burial in Arlington National Cemetery. Calling hours 9 am to 10 pm today at Joseph Gawler and Sons Funeral Home. The House will eulogize him Thursday.
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Quints Pass 72-Hour Danger Period in Aberdeen
Five Fischer quintuplets, born early, survived the critical 72 hours thanks to milk formula with vitamins. Mother Mary Ann Fischer received Holy Communion as nurses and Sister Mary Stephen said the babies eat, sleep, and wiggle like normal infants. Doctors report their condition fine and improving as they remain in Sacred Heart Hospital under care of Dr. James N. Berbos.
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Stahl Sees Good Coming From Constitution Change
Pittsburgh professor David Stahl a former state attorney general says a constitutional convention could curb federal control over Pennsylvania affairs. He cited constitution inflexibility as理由 for urban renewal needs and urged executives to back the convention in the November 5 referendum, noting the 1953 defeat due to voter apathy.
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Darkness Ends Kittanning JV Football Game
Kittanning junior varsity football game against Enoch halted in first quarter after darkness arrived with over three minutes left and no lights due to a burned transformer. West Penn Power did not notify officials in time. Coach Dave Allom said a November reschedule is planned.
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Punxsutawney
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Strike Idle Washington Steel Plant Workers Demand Pact
Washington Steel Co. idled by a strike of 300 workers who demanded a new contract with strong job security provisions. Employees had been paid daily since Aug. 1 after their old agreement expired.
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UPI
Washington Steel Co
Chuckle on High Prices and National Speak Terms
A humorous quip notes that high prices would be nice to decrease to normalize relations with the country of origin. The line is attributed to Gen. Fea. Corp. and reflects a concise sentiment on cost and diplomacy.
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Scott Says Congress's Lead Killing
Senator Hugh Scott urged shortening congressional work hours after the death of Rep. Leon Gavin and noting five lawmakers died or were hospitalized this year. He blamed archaic rules and erratic sessions for health risks and warned more losses if sessions run long.
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Fair and Mild Day Coming Up Across Pennsylvania
United Press International reports fair weather will persist tonight with lows in the upper 30s in mountain valleys and in the 40s elsewhere while the southeast reaches the mid 50s. Wednesday promises fair and mild conditions across the state with highs from the low 70s in the north to the mid 70s in the south.
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United Press International
Pennsylvania
Wage Levy Due Notices Mailed in Kittanning Area
Third quarter wage tax notices have been mailed to non withholdings in Kittanning Borough and nearby townships including North Buffalo Rayburn and Valley School District area. Taxes due by October 15 1963 with office hours 8 am to noon and 12 30 pm to 5 pm weekdays and 9 am to noon Saturdays October 5 and 12. Payment in person or by mail to McCain House Kittanning.
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Kittanning Union
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Applewold
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Rayburn Township
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Ban Treaty Sure Votes Reach 82
Washington UPI Sen Sam J Ervin NC announced support for the nuclear test ban treaty bringing firm or probable votes to 82 He called his endorsement the hardest decision of his nine year Senate career Senate leaders hope to vote by Friday with Mansfield saying final action could occur this week or next Symington defended the pact citing Soviet knowledge limits and missile site vulnerabilities against the anti treaty position
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March on Capitol Planned by Birmingham Negro leaders
Police shifted patrols from darkened Birmingham streets to school grounds and Negro leaders announced plans for a march on the Alabama Capitol in Montgomery. The Birmingham community’s outrage over racial violence spurred protests and arrests across several states including Florida, South Carolina, and Alabama.
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