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Lubbock Avalanche Journal

Location

Lubbock, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1962

Page

7

Battle lines drawn over Kennedy tax cut plan

The Kennedy administration sketches a tax cut that splits business labor liberals and conservatives. Businesses push corporate cuts and top bracket relief while labor urges first cuts for low incomes. Conservatives warn deficits and inflation risk. The plan faces Congress next month with broad opposition and uncertain timing.

Sam Dawson Business News New York Kennedy Palm Beach Fla Congress Washington Treasury Eith

Kennedy Tops 1962 Most Admired Men List

Kennedy is named the most admired man in America for the second year running in the Gallup poll of 1962. Eisenhower, Churchill, Schweitzer, Hoover, MacArthur, Truman, Pope John XXIII, Stevenson, and Billy Graham round out the top ten with Nixon just outside the list. The survey shows political figures dominate, with little credit to educators and business leaders.

Kennedy America George Gallup American Institute Public Opinion Princeton N.J John F. Kennedy Dwight D. Eisenhower Brittany Sir Winston Churchill Gallup Eisenhower Albert Schweitzer Herbert C. Hoover Gen Douglas MacArthur Harry S. Truman Pope John XXII Adlai E. Stevenson Billy Graham Richard Nixon Winston Stevenson Schweitzer Truman Nixon Pope John MacArthur U.S Charles de Gaulle Nelson Rockefeller Barry Goldwater Lyndon B. Johnson Robert Kennedy Jawaharlal Nehru Bob Hope Ross Barnett Henry Cabot Lodge Jr Richard Cardinal Cushing U Thant Jonas Salk Konrad Adenauer Bernard Baruch Leonard Bernstein John Glenn Ralph Bunche Oral Roberts George Romney Robert McNamara Hyman Rickover Harry F. Byrd David Ben-Gurion J. Edgar Hoover Herman Talmadge Lowell Thomas Edward Ted) Kennedy Martin Luther King Willy Brandt James E. Walsh the Duke of Windsor Carl Sandburg Robert Frost Norman Vincent Peale Hubert ‘Humphrey Joseph P. Kennedy,Sr David O. McKay

Dock strike negotiations pressed after Galveston violence

The ILA seeks a 40 cent two year raise with 25 cents first year and 15 cents second. Wirtz says talks will continue before a walkout. A shooting at Dock 21 injured Robert L. James amid cross-picketing by independent stevedores unloading bananas from the Brita Thorden. Police report no arrests but a $2,000 reward is offered for information.

ILA Brita Thorden Texas Forwarding Robert L. James James Pier 21 Vera Klein McLeod Freddie Lamb James Robinson Independent Stevedores Lamb Robinson Ralph A. Massey Galveston Massey National Labor Relations Board Texas Forwarding Co Independent Union Texas

Hiker x signs cause roadside mystery on Turnpike

A Massachusetts state trooper saw a sign reading Stop at Joe's on the Turnpike and followed a trail to a hitchhiker beside another sign that declares I am Joe. The playful incident unfolded Friday near Weston in a lighthearted roadside moment.

Weston Mass UPI Massachusetts Joe

Federal mediator halts NY printers strike talks until after holidays

In New York, federal mediator Stephen I. Schlossberg suspended negotiations in the nine-newspaper strike after a 15 minute joint session. He called the talks frustrating and said no real negotiation was occurring as unions seek concessions while publishers hold firm. Cleveland's two dailies enter a fifth week of striking with ongoing negotiations.

NEW York Stephen I. Schlossberg Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Schlossberg Cleveland

Croydon Youth Remanded Over Christmas Eve Gas Meter Incident

A 16 year old boy, held for a week by a juvenile court, lit two candles on Christmas Eve and ripped a gas meter from the wall causing an explosion that damaged his home.

Croydon England UPI

Ex-Resident Leads Cypress Police as Training Emphasized

Former resident and police chief Foster describes Cypress California’s 16 man force. He notes officers advance by formal training and competitive exams, compares pay with Texas, and outlines career paths from patrolman to chief. Foster cites education at junior college state college and USC. He stresses professional standards reduce turnover.

Foster Lubbock Glendale Calif Hagey Petersburg Downey Fullerton Junior College Los Angeles State College

One of FBI's Most Wanted Is Arrested

Mich ael Joseph O'Connor a veteran criminal and one of the FBI's 10 most wanted fugitives was arrested Friday night. He surrendered after admitting he was tired of running and was picked up by agents in a New York City restaurant. O'Connor was hiding in a New York City hotel and faces a murder charge for the fatal shooting of Michael Walsh in a Jersey City tavern on August 27, 1962.

Washington UPI Michael Joseph O'Connor FBI O'Connor New York City J. Edgar Hoover Michael Walsh Jersey City N.J

Kilburn's burglary case linked to hospital transfers

Kilburn was moved to Big Spring State Hospital then released and charged with an August 8 burglary in the city. He was jailed August 15, later the charge was dismissed for lack of evidence. He remained jailed until November 26 before family arranged a return to hospital and received Christmas furlough amid cited hospital noncooperation.

Kilburn Big Spring State Hospital Griffin Big Spring Hospital

Idalou Fire Contained After Tank Gas Explosions Averted

Firefighters from Idalou with help from Lubbock tackled a blaze that threatened a fertilizer building and a gasoline tank that periodically spewed flame. Lt. Jones warned a partially filled tank could have caused a vapor explosion, but water spray kept it from detonating. The blaze was controlled by 5:21 a.m.

Lubbock Idalou

Vital Military Cargoes Stalled at New Orleans Docks

In New Orleans the movement of vital military cargoes stalled at the port as longshoremen strike continues. Army officials say resolution is in sight while ships wait for pilots from the Crescent River Port Pilots Association to load at Army wharves.

New Orleans Srike Army Army Gulf Transportation Terminal Command Crescent River Port Pilots Association

Castro Faces Growing Dissent Across Cuba

Dispatches report continued anti Castro guerrilla activity in Cuba described as scattered and ineffective. Inside Havana unconfirmed reports note discontent within the armed forces and growing discontent among peasants posing a serious challenge to Castro.

Havana Cuba Castro

Tailored trading terms for Reg 2.69-72x108 or Twin Fitted

The note states price equivalence at 1.19 per unit for Reg 2.69-72x108 or Twin Fitted items. It implies standard pricing and unit cost guidance for these sizes or configurations.

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