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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1963
Page
1
The Kennedy administration failed to accelerate action on the 11 billion tax cut. Senate leaders suggested no tax cut this year, with action possibly delayed until next year. Senate Finance Committee backed chairman Byrd to set timing for Senate action.
Washington senator Humphrey said Kennedy may decide within 22 hours to lift wheat sale restrictions to the Soviet Union. He urged private exporters handle sales and noted political fallout but expected minimal if done through regular channels. Republicans asked Kennedy to answer questions on policy impact and transfers to Cuba or China.
Hurricane Flora battered the Caribbean with top winds near 110 mph as emergency supplies headed to Tobago. Tobago’s 40,000 residents faced extensive damage and cut communications while forecaster Gilbert Clark warned Flora could strike land before curving out of the region. Gale warnings covered some islands and center forecasts placed the storm on a slow west-northwest path toward the Lesser Antilles, Puerto Rico and Hispaniola within 24 hours.
Joseph Valachi testified before a Senate subcommittee that Vito Genovese has interests in legalized gambling in Las Vegas and maintains a tie with Meyer Lansky's operations there. He said Genovese still heads New York crime operations and described a broader “La Cosa Nostra” power struggle. Guarded by U S marshals, Valachi outlined a murder-linked crime syndicate, Kiss of death claims, and a push to reveal the bosses behind the national syndicate.
British Foreign Secretary Home voiced guarded approval of the Soviet Union’s proposal for an 18 nation disarmament summit before June 30. He warned that clear directives must be drafted in advance and highlighted aims such as non dissemination of nuclear data, observer deployment, and progress toward abolishing nuclear delivery vehicles. He urged preliminary discussions to improve chances of tangible results and noted the ideological rift within the UN. Home welcomed possible US Soviet agreement to curb weapons in space, and planned further talks with Gromyko and Rusk as discussions continued about a NATO Soviet nonaggression framework and East-West issues.
Harold Wilson outlined Labour’s master plan at the Scarborough conference to boost Britain’s science base. The program calls for expanded scientific manpower, widespread use of science in industry, shifting research from defense to productive fields, and a state private sector partnership to pioneer new industries and grow the economy. A 2,000-strong delegation gave a prolonged standing ovation.
In heavy fog on the Ohio River a ferry boat carrying eight autos collided with a towboat. One man, identified only by the surname Pidgeon, is missing and presumed drowned. The two other riverists were rescued by the towboat crew. The ferry and towboat reached Shippingport safely.
Washington reports quiet U.S.-Soviet negotiations in Moscow toward a consular treaty to ease frost from Cold War tensions and boost trade. Wheat sales to the Soviet Union are floated as a possible first step toward freer relations. Human efforts center on Warde M. Cameron leading talks with the Soviet foreign ministry while past consular history is recalled.
Washington AP Senate leaders pressed to extend the Civil Rights Commission for one year as the six year old body neared the end of its authority. Despite opposition from Sen Richard B Russell the measure was seen as likely to pass to bridge to Kennedy civil rights legislation. Chairman Dr John Hannah said he believed Congress would approve an extension.
The Ecumenical Council endorsed for final debate a key document defining the Roman Catholic Church in a modern world. The schema de ecclesia would expand bishops' role under the Pope. 2,231 voting prelates approved, 43 opposed, 3 with reservations, 24 void. A two thirds vote is needed for final plenary approval.
The House sent a compromise bill to the president to raise military pay by about 1.2 billion dollars yearly. The Senate passed the measure last week and its date is effective today. Increases average 14.4 percent, up to 120 dollars monthly, with notable boosts for majors and senior ranks. Many low ranking personnel still face welfare or outside work despite the raise. Recruits gain little, and combat zone or separation allowances add more. The plan also expands retirement COLA and raises for medical staff, with defense secretary authority on foreign duty pay for Hawaii, Alaska, and territories.
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