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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1963

Page

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Unemployment Tax Burden Rising On Employers

A column argues unemployment insurance costs have surged from 1961 to 1962, borne entirely by employers. It cites examples from American Plant Protection and a 700-employee firm, showing large tax increases that reduce available payroll for wages. The piece warns higher benefits would raise payroll taxes and threaten jobs, noting workers’ payroll deductions cover medical insurance, not unemployment benefits.

American Plant Protection, Inc Aflcio Lac

Alternate Customs Sites Eyed in Los Angeles Plan

Mayor Yorty called downtown alternatives unusable for federal customs work and urged Reeves Field be considered only if most operations remain downtown. He pressed for harbor services and said central district users should keep current adequate facilities. The Reeves Field study continued amid concerns over bridge tolls for Reeves Field staff.

Yorty Los Angeles Eoee ORK Reeves Field Harbor Nichols Ith

Housing Chief and Aide Discharged in Los Angeles

Howard Holtzendorff, long controversial head of the Los Angeles City Housing Authority, was fired with his assistant Barbara Rossen by the five member Housing Commission. The pair managed about $65 million in low cost public housing across the city and immediately signaled they would seek reinstatement through the courts.

Los Angeles CNL Howard Holtzendorff Los Angeles City Housing Authority Housing Commission Barbara Rossen Housing Authority Commission

Powell Defends Conduct On Capitol Hill In Newsrow

Rep Adam Clayton Powell challenged critics on Capitol Hill accusing Sen John Williams of deliberate inaccuracies and lies amid disputes over his committee budget and payroll practices. The report notes his Puerto Rico trip and defends his chairmanship while detailing other disparate items in a wide page of People in the News.

Powell Capitol Hill Adam Clayton Powell Dn.y John J. Williams R-Del House Education and Labor Puerto Rico

Kennedy deflects on 50 mile hikes for others

Alty. Gen. Robert F. Kennedy said his feet are rested after a 50 mile hike ten days earlier. When asked if he still approves of 50 mile hikes originated by his brother the President he replied For others.

Alty Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy

Green Bay teen kills family over feeling left out

In Green Bay Wisconsin a 16 year old killed five relatives including his father Jack Hebard 38 and stepmother Joyce 35 and three children. He confessed to using a 22 caliber automatic pistol and a rifle and was taken into custody after authorities found the bodies in the family home.

Green Bay Wis Robert Warren Jack He Yard North Central Air Line Joyce John Redell Judy Janice Warren Jai Hebard’s Hebard Harry West High School Sims Rudell Norbert Hansen Hansen

White House press watch tightens for Lincoln Birthday event

Jackie Bars Newsmen reports a temporary press ban at the White House for the Lincoln Birthday reception centennial year Emancipation Proclamation. Miss Turmure announced the rule limiting reporters to lobby watching and official photo moments before photographers and guests. Rep Abner W Sibal criticized the plan as mistaken identity saying the Kennedys have a four year lease and the people deserve full reports on 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

Miss Turmure Pennsylvania Ave Buckingham Palace America

Local officials dispute entrenched leadership raises ire

Reportedly disgruntled groups accused the duo of an entrenched stance. Holtzendorff, 51, had led the authority since 1941. Miss Rossen had served as a staff member since 1938.

Portedly Holtzendorff Miss Rossen

Fergus Falls attorney pleads guilty in municipal case

Richard Hefte of Fergus Falls Minnesota sat in for Municipal Court Judge Elliott Roe who was on vacation and disposed of old business Tuesday. He had earlier pleaded innocent to a traffic violation but changed his plea to guilty and fined himself ten dollars.

Richard Hefte Fergus Falls Minn Elliott Roe Hefte

Radio Spider Nabbed After Dawn Radio Trapping Incident

Harper described as intoxicated during nocturnal radar tower visits, admitting plans to broadcast from the hilltop. FCC and FBI involvement followed after the Spider case was identified, with Harper later released on a $250 bond and asked about his radio in a 1959 Cadillac.

Harper FCC Jin U. S Attorney” General's Office FBI John van de Kamp Spider

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