Kennedy seeks $3.2B tax cut and 18 percent rate drop
President Kennedy asked Congress to cut taxes by 3.2 billion dollars this year as the first step toward an eventual 18 percent reduction in the typical American tax bill. He proposed retroactive cuts to January 1 with savings tied to a new law and withholding changes by July 1, detailing a plan that mixes rate cuts with revenue raising steps for a net 10.2 billion reduction.
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Record Cold Sweeps Vast Regions with Subzero Readings
A brutal cold spell grips the eastern two thirds of the nation as Arctic air drives temperatures to dangerous lows. Atlanta records its first subzero reading this century, while Bowling Green Kentucky hits 21 below and Detroit, Nashville, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia report historic lows. Schools close, transport slows, and frostbite cases rise amid widespread disruption.
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Cubans Give Up All To Flee Island
Hundreds of Cubans leaving for the United States aboard the freighter Shirley Lykes surrender homes cars and jewelry as required by Castro regime rules. They must pay utility bills and can bring only three changes of clothing while awaiting sailing with possible departure date adjustment.
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Dayton Arsonist Strikes Again Fire Destroys Vacant Furnished Home
An arsonist blamed for at least 12 fires in Dayton Edgemont on the Southwest Side set another blaze in a vacant furnished house. Firemen fought subzero temperatures to control the fire which gutted the home. No injuries occurred. The owner of the home died last summer. Investigators say the arsonist has lit multiple fires by setting beds while homes were vacant or unoccupied.
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Putka Elected President of Parma Bank
Andrew C. Putka is named president of the newly chartered First National Bank of Parma. He previously served as state superintendent of savings and loan associations.
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Kennedy plan shows 1963 194 tax payments in two step cut
Washington AP notes a table compares individual income tax payments for 1963 and 194 under President Kennedy two step reduction with those for 1962. The income column reflects taxable income after exemptions and deductions for married couples filing jointly.
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Kennedy
Kennedy unveils tax program to spur economy and balance budget
President Kennedy proposes a sweeping tax plan overhauling itemized deductions oil depletion allowances capital gains and sick pay benefits. He argues the pro growth package would cut individual rates to 14 65 percent slash corporate rates and inject revenue to fund a growing federal deficit while facing opposition from lawmakers wary of tax cuts amid deficits.
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Congress
Domination By France Is Battled
U S officials warn Charles de Gaulle aims to unite Western Europe under French leadership, sidelining Britain and the United States. Kennedy weighs how to express U S stance without fracturing NATO while supporting Monnet’s European unity amid a crisis in transatlantic ties.
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Kennedy family expecting eighth child in July
Mrs. Robert F. Kennedy, wife of the attorney general and sister in law of the President, is reported to be expecting her eighth child in July. The Kennedys have six sons and a daughter, ages ranging from 3 to 11.
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Soviet Buildup in Cuba to be Probed by Senate
Senator Wayne Morse orders an immediate Senate inquiry into reports of a new round the clock Soviet military buildup in Cuba. State Department officials may appear before the Latin American Affairs subcommittee as the probe begins. Timed to probe the Cuban defense expansion, the investigation follows prior missile removals and easing tensions with the United States.
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Jupiter missiles to be withdrawn from Turkey and Italy
Washington reports that U S and NATO negotiations aim to remove 30 Jupiter missiles from Italy and 15 from Turkey within four years. Britain will also lose 60 Thor missiles, shifting NATO defense to Polaris submarine launched missiles by 1970. Ankara says talks progress on replacing Turkey rockets with Polaris for deterrence.
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State Department discusses modernizing weapons with countries
Washington press officer Lincoln White said the department is discussing modernization of weapons systems with a number of countries including Turkey and added she was not prepared to say more at this point.
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Nuclear Test Talks Enter Third Session
Negotiators from the Soviet Union Great Britain and the United States reconvened in Washington for a third session seeking a nuclear test ban. The prior day’s talks ran about three and a half hours with no official comment on progress.
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Chuckle: Optimist on Bus Flirting Strategy
A light humorous observation describes an optimistic man riding a bus who enjoys flirting with a straphanger in front of him, illustrating cheerful social nerves and commuter life with a playful tone.
Record Cold Sweeps Ohio Shattering Readings Across State
Ohio faced a rare deep freeze as Lithopolis and Akron Canton areas posted historic lows. Officials logged record lows in Cleveland and Mercer County while other towns reported subzero readings. Snow and winds lingered with drifts up to three feet, prompting snow emergencies and road closures as crews cleared streets and kept primary highways passable.
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Duplex fire leaves Dayton families homeless
Dayton fire gutted a west side duplex early today, displacing Mrs Mildred Moore and her children and Mrs Laura Long and her four kids. Twelve children are affected. Red Cross provides emergency relief.
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Severe cold grips Ohio as temps dip below zero
Readings across Ohio plunged to 19 below in Columbus and similar lows elsewhere including Cincinnati Dayton and Toledo. The Ohio River froze shore to shore at East Liverpool. Dozens of deaths from heart attacks while shoveling snow were reported. Schools statewide canceled classes and travel remained hazardous as surfaces stayed snow covered.
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Europe’s Cold Wave Claims Twenty Dead in Italy Greece Yugoslavia
A severe European winter left Italy Greece and Yugoslavia with 20 3 and 25 deaths respectively as cold and snow battered the region. Cattle losses were reported and canals froze threatening Venice’s harbor. Yugoslav factories paused for fuel shortages while workers were pressed into Sunday shifts.
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