Congress Girds for Johnson Proposals Raise Taxes to Fund Programs
Congress debates the White House plan including excise tax cuts and higher income taxes. Senate leaders like Sen. Russell Long and Rep. Martha Griffiths push for alternate taxes such as liquor and cigarette levies while Ford and GM express mixed reactions to reinstituting auto taxes. Johnson projects $111 billion revenue for next year and an $18 billion deficit, with messages to Congress detailing the State of the Union and related fiscal plans.
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Senate
Russell B. Long
D-La
Finance Committee
Martha W.ffiths
D-Mich
Detroit
General Motors Corp
James M. Roche Ford
Henry Ford II
Ford Motor Co
Fowler
Treasury
A. Willis Robertson
Dva
Virginian
Johnson
Robertson
White House
Bill D. Mayers
Congress
State of the Union
New York
Ensvoys
Capis
Weaver
Wood
Oval Office
Weather slushy and cool front cross Texas coast
Light rain fell over much of the southern half of the state as a mild cool front crossed Texas. Forecasters expected more rain along the coast and in East Texas Friday with temperatures ranging from the 50s to 70s and small craft warnings along the coast. The Midwest snowstorm halted travel and caused deaths and school closures across Illinois Wisconsin and Michigan.
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Texas
Panhandle
Weather Bureau
Rive Valley
Brownsville
Alpine
Austin
Beaumont
College Station
Galveston
Houston
Junction
Laredo
Lufkin
Chicago
Great Lakes
England
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
United Press International
Rate Hike Could Dim Home Building Across Cities
Real estate leaders and builders warn higher loan rates threaten housing starts. Kansas City official Thavis Arnote cites increased monthly payments shrinking buyers, while Georgia's John Correll notes impact depends on rise size. Boston and Chicago figures say FHA loans may counter easing, with some predicting delayed demand and slower construction amid winter snow.
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Thavis R. Arnote
Kansas City
Dwight D. Eisnhower
Los Angeles
George Arguilla Jr
Home Builders Assn
Chica
David E. Todd
Building and Construction Trades Council of
Births and local notices from Teancks area ported
Fragmented OCR summary notes births to families including Lubbock Bolly Works and Porter Cume Hospital. Mentions parents Mr and Mrs and several names with times around 2:45 am and 8: or 9 pm. References to Southwestern Public Service Co and local hospital outings. Indicates multiple notices of births, injuries, and workers, with scattered names and places such as Teese and Ocean a Hospital.
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Meg
Mike San Sty
Wenshiog & Dans
Porter Cume Hospital
Seoagin Dickey
US Plane Missing On Flight To Naples
A U S Air Force DC aircraft with soldiers aboard vanished during a flight toward Naples. A spokesman at the Southern European Headquarters said the craft was en route from Turkey when contact was lost. London reported heightened security as English troops prepare to guard the Queen.
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U.S
Naples
Maly
Air Force
Turkey
Thurcraft
Pokesman
North Atlantic
Hiance Said
Peruvian Ambassador Tours Lubbock Texas Visit
The Peruvian ambassador visited Lubbock amid a Texas Partners of the Alliance program drive. He praised Texas backing for hemispheric unity and met with civic groups including the Lions Club Jaycees Kiwanis and Exchange Clubs. The tour included stops at Texas Tech and the Plains Co op Oil Mill with discussions on Peru Peruvians reforms illiteracy job skills and development while U.S. guidance and the alliance were highlighted.
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White House
Congress
Texas
Alliance For Pre
West Texas
Lubbock
Houston
Peru
Pastor
Ohn
Ed Austin
Fort Worth
Exchange Club
Lubbuck Jaycees
Fed
Howard Shipley
Jaibhoek
Shipley
TPA
Texas Parsecutive
Wilmer Smith
Plains Co- Op
Ava
Texas Tech
Pert
United States
U.S
Aine
Lestershire
Chamber of Commerce
Kidnap Plot Tied to Firestone Family Ties
Police describe a kidnap attempt targeting Leo nard Firestone, with two gunmen wearing masks entering a home and exchanging fire with officers. Investigators link the suspects to burglary and robbery records. ransom figures noted as 2 million and 8 million dollars. Firestone relatives include Harvey S Firestone Jr and Raymond C Firestone. a March of Dimes birth defects count is mentioned.
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Los Angeles Rams
Los Angeles Angels
Manisins
Hankins
Hawkins
Utrivers
Bailey
Tou
Leonard Firestone
Firestone
Polly
Kit Jball
Anthony
Old Depot to be revived as 21 foot addition and terrace
Hemmle plans to restore the 1925 Santa Fe depot, extend the loading dock by 21 feet, replace timbers with 4 x 6s, and weather the 40 year old structure. He will paint it slate gray, add a south terrace, landscape desert style, and possibly convert the station into a private display and living space.
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Hemmle
Hemme
Tion
Santa Fe
Celes
Bledsor
Bledsoe
Lubbock
Pittsburg
Heimile
Hemmile
New Mexico
SP Bledsoe
Beldsoe
New York Transit Strike Ends Amid Wide Losses
New York City records show a 15 percent total wage rise for transit workers as service resumes across 800 miles of lines. Gov. Rockefeller lauds Mayor Lindsay for keeping to guidelines while the city faces losses estimated between 500 and 800 million dollars, with fare impacts and hospital bills highlighted.
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Transit Authority
Johnson
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Lindsay
Subway
City Transit
New York
John T. Downes
Manhattan
Quilt
Michael J. Quill
AFL Cio Transport Workers Union
Quill
Bellevue Hospital
New York City
State Supreme Court
Abraham Geller
Commerce and Industry Assny
Johnson nominates Weaver and Wood to housing roles
President Johnson announces Robert Weaver and Robert Wood as nominees for housing and urban development and urban affairs posts after a broad search. Weaver praised for fiscal integrity and action. Wood credited as architect of the administration’s urban program. Senate confirmation expected with prompt Banking Committee hearings.
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Johnson
Robert Weaver
Anson
Weaver
WHEA
America
Wood
A. Willis Robertson
Dva
Senate Banking Committee
Solon
Banking Committee
Robertson
Woman seen fleeing after shot linked to Seaver incident
Witnesses describe hearing a single small caliber shot. A woman allegedly drove from the curb after Seaver emerged from an attic. Police searched the area for the weapon but found none, while another bystander reported aiding Seaver at the scene.
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Seaver
Porter
City Area Weather Will Warm Slightly
Mostly fair weather and a slight warmup are forecast for the South Plains including Lubbock as high temperatures rise to near 60 this afternoon under clear skies. Southerly winds to 20 mph are expected. Overnight low around 28 with tonight's low in the upper teens or 20s.
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Lubbock
South Plains
U.S
Ther
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