Mills Faces Solid Obstacle in Kennedy Health Plan
President Kennedy's plan to extend medical care for the aged through Social Security meets strong opposition from Rep. Wilbur D. Mills, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. Mills, a careful, influential Arkansas Democrat, clashes with the White House drive and questions its tax implications and political feasibility.
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Kennedy
Wilbur D. Mills
Congress
Mills
House
Ways and Means
Kensett
Ark
White House
Ways and Means Committee
House Committee
Sam Rayburn
Virginia Pupil Placement Act at Court Hearings
The U S Fourth Circuit weighs two challenges to Virginia's pupil placement plan three days after the Sixth Circuit struck down Tennessee's law. Roanoke and Roanoke County residents, including 20 Negro children, seek injunctions over alleged ongoing segregation while the board and local officials defend the plan's admissions and transfers.
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Virginia
U. S. 4Th Circuit Court of Appeals
U. S. 6Th Circuit
Tennessee
Roanoke
Roanoke County
Oren R. Lewis
Lewis
Clearbrook
Memphis
U. S
Social Security Programs Pay Their Way in 1961
The 1961 fiscal year showed the old-age and survivors insurance and disability insurance funds both paying their way. Trustees reported combined income exceeding disbursements by 409 million dollars, with assets rising to 23.4 billion. The old-age fund stood at 20.9 billion and the disability fund at 2.5 billion. Commissioner Mitchell called the outlook sound for future funding and nine of ten workers are covered, with 16.75 million beneficiaries.
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Washington
Social Security Old-Age and Survivors Pension
Board of Trustees
Congress
Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund
Disability Insurance Trust Fund
Social Security
William L. Mitchell
Mitchell
Purchase of Home Freezer Offer at Central Appliance
Central Appliance Co at 513 S Main St announces a sale on home freezers or refrigerator-freezer combinations priced at 7117. The offer highlights a bundled appliance deal with phone contact 88 for more details.
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Central Appliance CO
Main St
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