Excise tax slash proposal advances in House
The House was set to approve Johnson’s excise tax cut, abolishing taxes on about 40 items by July 1 and reducing the car tax from 10 to 7 percent with further cuts to 1969. The measure, backed by the Ways and Means Committee, aims to keep the economy from slowing amid a peak in prosperity.
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State pay raise bill introduced in Harrisburg
An administration bill in the Harrisburg Senate proposes a 5 percent pay raise for about 80,000 state workers starting July 1, funding $10.7 million. A separate measure seeks a 20 percent raise for 339 General Assembly civilians and 80 new jobs, with $880,000 to cover both raises and positions. Other bills would empower the state authority for college construction, provide state insurance, and allow state workers to join unions.
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Paradise for foreign agents and open society critique
U.S. Paradise for foreign agents because of our great open society. Editorial notes on Page 16. Mentions of state legislators voting on Page 5 and a sports note on Page 31. Pirates extend streak as Bob Weale strikes out 16 Phillies on Page 31. Bill Veek consideration for baseball return on Page 32. Montreal beautification is an editorial on Page 4.
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Dog law violators cited in city investigation
Prosecution papers go to 52 residents cited for unlicensed dogs in a general state dog law sweep. Alder man Howard B Hanna stated the offenders, mainly from the city and Edinburg area, must pay 5 dollar fines and 9 dollars in costs. State dog officer Paul J Rowe of New Castle led the count with other county officers assisting.
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Aged corps proposed to aid cities and institutions
Dr. Robert Morris of Brandeis University urged forming an aged corps drawn from the 65 plus population. He estimated 7 million could be recruited to revitalize rundown cities, using untapped skills to provide meaningful tasks. The idea was shared at the National Conference of Jewish Community Service with 1 000 delegates.
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Johnson orders 2000 Marines pulled from Dominican Republic
President Johnson announced at his 43rd news conference that 2000 U.S. Marines will be withdrawn from the Dominican Republic. Total U.S. forces in the area drop to 17,800 from 21,800 at the peak, with a continuing Communist threat and propaganda activity noted. He cited eased military conditions enabling withdrawals and stressed support for OAS efforts toward a peaceful settlement and reconstruction. He also asked Congress for an 89 million dollar aid package to boost Southeast Asia economy.
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Roche rises to GM president and director chair
James M. Roche, 58, promoted to president and executive chairman of General Motors, guiding the world’s largest industrial concern. He began as a Cadillac statistician in 1927 and witnessed GM sales rise from about 1.27 billion to nearly 17.0 billion by last year.
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Five US airmen killed as Vietnam radar raid loses two planes
North Vietnamese anti aircraft fire claimed two more US Navy planes, killing all five aboard. One Skyhawk from the Midway was downed near Thanh Hoa while another search Skyraider crashed while seeking wreckage. A second pilot was killed in separate ground fighting, with ongoing losses reported across the region.
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Weather brings showers and thundershowers in Western Pennsylvania
Today and tonight expect showers and thundershowers with a cooler Thursday. Highs range 67 to 74 in the north and 74 to 70 in the south with lows 48 to 56. 24 hour stats show a max 85, min 61, precipitation .71 inch, Shenango River at 5.2 feet.
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Bus study hearing Tuesday in New Castle
A public hearing on the New Castle bus study will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday in City Council chambers. Mayor John C. Jordan announced the session to explain the program financing with funds totaling 457 372 sought to cover five sixths of a 548 847 total cost. Lawrence County Regional Planning Commission officials will outline the plan and attendees may ask questions. If crowded, the meeting moves to the American Legion Hall.
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Marina Oswald Remarries in Fate Texas Honeymoon
Marina Oswald, scarred by the 1963 assassination saga, wed Kenneth Jess Porter in a Fate Texas justice office. Porter, 27, is an electronics technician from Richardson and has two children from a prior marriage. The couple rode to a private retreat after the ceremony and held a brief press conference at Marina's Richardson home.
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Death notices from Canton list six residents and ages
Six obituaries appear for residents including Wendell I. Allen age 55 at 508 Clen Moore Blvd and Ralph Cimini age 60 at 1326 Barbour Place. Also listed are Paul Geminiani 74 of 815 Morton Street John Grinzivich 71 of 2411 Morris Street and Bessie C Armstrong 74 of Mercer Road along with Mrs Alice Kahrer and Mrs Mary Sniezek.
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Clen Moore Blvd
Ralph Cimini
Barbour Place
Paul Geminiani
Morton St
Mary Sniezek
Hunter Lane
John Grinzivich
Morris St
Bessie C. Armstrong
Mercer RD
White Faces History Making Space Walk Decision
Astronaut Edward H. White prepares for the planned space walk from Gemini 4. He faces risks from meteoroids and suit depressurization as NASA moves toward the first manned EVA. Colleagues McDivitt and Mueller weigh steps to minimize danger ahead of the 12 minute venture.
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Education to cost 13.6 million in Lawrence County
Lawrence County will spend about 13.6 million dollars on public education for the 1965 66 school year. Eight districts total 13 281 495 anticipated expenditures plus 324 371 by the county and vocational technical boards.
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Congo rebels massacre alleged in Buta leaves 75 dead
Survivor in Paulis says Congolese rebels killed 75 white hostages in the remote village of Buta. The report, if substantiated, would mark the worst mass killing of whites in the Congo's recent history. Government forces recently retook Buta, located about 185 miles north of Stanleyville.
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