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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1963
Page
9
AP discusses the Kennedy tax package with rate cuts to 47 and 65 percent, plus base broadening and hole closures. It notes big-business relief could be $4.5 billion yearly if depreciation and credits are used, but warns weak demand or excess capacity may dampen expansion and spending despite the tax cuts.
About 5,600 workers from Local 234 of the International Transport Workers Union walked out halting all city bus trolley and subway service. City police set emergency measures as mayor and company officials clash over wages and a no layoff clause.
President Kennedy seeks a $13.5 billion three year tax reduction with a first stage this year. Congress may begin in a month possibly Jan 24 with Ways and Means hearings to run six weeks before drafting a bill. The aim is to revive the economy and keep the 1963 session moving.
TOPEKA AP The first Eggs and Issues breakfast of the Kansas State Chamber of Commerce for the current session is set for Wednesday. Legislators will discuss proposed oil and gas well spacing and unitization. Paul B. Shiver of Wichita will speak for the proposal, with Gerry Kathol of Wichita opposing. Rep. Robert A. Finney will preside, Gov. John Anderson and Ellis Cave of Dodge City, chamber president, will appear on the opening program.
A decade ago about 20,000 Dutch emigrants departed Holland for Brazil while last year around 120,000 left for Australia and New Zealand. The figures reflect large-scale movement from the Netherlands to these destinations.
Miami detectives pursued slim leads in a Tropical Park heist where two uniformed men escaped with 105000 dollars including 80000 in cash after disabling guard John Murphy and cashier F Volney Waite. They fled with two bags of cash and checks and left a heavy silver bag. Track officials said the loss was insured.
Douglas Aircraft Co. fired 22 employees who refused to join a labor union or pay the agency shop fee under a contract with AFL-CIO unions. The firm said 20 to 30 percent of eligible workers pay the monthly fee of about five dollars instead of joining the union, and employees must join or pay or be discharged.
Kevin Rae Gibbs a 10 month old in Moline is said to be allergic to his mother causing a body rash. Doctors report the allergy linked to contact with the mother and Kevin will return to hospital for more tests Friday. Family costs exceed $1000 and father Larry Gibbs has lost his job as an assembler.
A string of liberal figures from Eric Sevareid to Murray Kempton critiqued unions and leadership. The piece notes friction over the 35 hour week and internal clashes affecting AFL-CIO and members like James B. Carey, Arthur Goldberg, and David Dubinsky.
The article argues that 1930s liberal intellectuals once aligned with labor now doubt its purpose as unions transition from underdog hero to bargaining peers. It cites make-work waste, inter-union conflicts, and leadership gaps as reasons liberals drift, calling for new cadres and adaptation to tech change.
The piece contemplates whether established union leaders have grown complacent and well fed, likening them to old guard figures. It contrasts U S coverage with Europe and cites Russia’s vast territory as context.
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