New Travel Tax Proposals Return to Congress
The Johnson administration pushed a revised travel tax plan to Congress aiming to curb the U S balance of payments deficit from international travel. It would impose a tax on spending abroad with the first 15 dollars per day exempt, targeting a reduction of the travel deficit by 115 to 140 million dollars annually. Exemptions cover visits to Latin America Mexico and Canada and the proposal seeks to end the 5 percent airline tax on Puerto Rico trips.
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Crime Rise in Texas in First Quarter Report
The first quarter shows murder and rape rates down across Texas cities with populations over 100000, while property crimes rise in all but Amarillo and Austin. The trend highlights shifting crime dynamics amid varied urban experiences.
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City Planning Debates Move Through Zoning Requests
Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council clash over zoning changes at Indiana Avenue 66th Street and nearby corridors. Residents oppose several requests including R-1 to C-2A, greenhouse zoning, and public dance hall proposals amid burglary and violent crime stats comparisons across major Texas cities.
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School board notes and staff changes at Coronado High
The board granted a one year leave of absence for Joe Lars Klingstedt, Coronado High School choral teacher, to pursue graduate study. Employment of Quentin Shortes in the Adult Migrant Education Program was terminated June 17 due to enrollment decline to 53. A tentative Friday board meeting aimed at a joint session with Health and Welfare officials was planned, with members Reynolds, Watson, Carlock, Cassel, Justice, Tucker, Waters, and Supt. Williams present along with Hill and Wright.
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Toronto Thieves Strike It Rich in Eaton Jewelry Theft
Thieves burglarized the Forest Hills home of John David Eaton head of Canada’s T. Eaton Co. while the Eaton family hosted a Queen’s Plate reception after the 105th running of Canada’s $175000 Plate. About $750,000 in jewelry was stolen from private possessions, not kept in a safe. This marked Toronto’s largest jewelry theft.
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Protection planned for Sirhan as Kennedy assassin goes to trial
Los Angeles authorities outline unprecedented security for Sirhan B. Sirhan with armored courtroom corridors and an armored cell. County supervisors approve up to 20000 dollars for a courtroom shield to protect the defendant and possibly the judge and jury as Sirhan faces a Friday hearing on the murder of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. The Hall of Justice would host the proceedings with jail facilities nearby.
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House Cool To Measure Gun Bill Headed For Senate
Washington AP The White House push for broad gun control heads toward Senate approval as the Judiciary Committee inches forward. House leaders show lukewarm support with Emanuel Celler saying no immediate move on registration. Senator Mansfield backs universal firearm registration and licensing. Chief further hearings loom with Ramsey Clark set to testify on related bills.
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ACLU cites survey on campus eruptions and malaise
The ACLU academic freedom committee reports a nationwide surge of campus protests showing malaise in American academic life and society. It notes student activists have justified protests yet some tactics are excessive and warns faculty passivity and administrator control threaten governance and autonomy. It urges clear campus police rules and broader involvement in policy.
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Port Arthur Police Reserve Ruling Denies Unpaid Volunteers
Attorney General Crawford Martin said Port Arthur's ordinance creating a volunteer police reserve is illegal. Cities under the Civil Service Act lack authority to form unpaid reserve forces, except for emergency forces summoned by the mayor as allowed by state law.
Abilene Reports Arlene Dahl Signs Starring Role
Hollywood star Arlene Dahl has signed for a starring role in Columbia Pictures project Day of the Landgrabber. The move places Dahl as lead in the wartime era themed film, joining a slate of Columbia productions.
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Drouth In Chile Tied To Severe Quake likening impact
SANTIAGO Chile AP The worst drought in a century threatens Chile's food water and electricity supplies with inflation already straining the economy Agriculture Minister Hugo Trivelli compares the drought to a major earthquake noting potential restrictions on power drinking water and basic foods if rain does not come in two weeks The drought has killed about 100 000 lambs and affected other livestock
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Tobacco chiefs optimistic on sales exports as issues warned
W S Pr WV AP Tom R Towers outgoing president of the Tobacco Association of the United States told a convention that rising cigarette sales and tobacco exports give an optimistic outlook for the industry. He cautioned about trouble areas including smoking and health crusaders.
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NY CPAs reveal nationwide numbers for accountants
The New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants reports there are over 550000 accountants in the United States, with about 100000 holding certified public accountant licenses authorized to perform independent audits.
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