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Newspaper

Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1961

Page

3

Tax Study Panel Sets Report on July 6 Preview

AUSTIN UPi Rep Charles Wilson and Rep Mace Stewart push a plan to raise 40 million by combining 42 percent general sales tax with a corporate profits tax. They propose tax reform to meet a 62 million deficit while governor Daniel weighs a compromise package for the full committee’s July 6 report.

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Cuban Delegation Will Return Home

The Cuban delegation sent by the defunct Tractors for Freedom Committee will return to Cuba. Fidel Castro criticized the mission as a mockery and said no plans exist to accept farm equipment in exchange for the prisoners. Immigration officials had not confirmed talks or a return date.

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Jim Crow Barriers Knocked Down At New Orleans Airport

United Press International reports a federal civil rights suit against Moisant International Airport in New Orleans aimed at ending color barriers. The suit alleges nondiscrimination clauses tied to federal funding required opening facilities to all. disputes over access to the International Room versus a coffee shop persist as policy changes are discussed.

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National Debt Hike Backed as Social Security Bill Advances

Washington lawmakers press to raise the debt ceiling by five billion dollars amid warnings of default risk. Senate and House actions push a Social Security expansion with early October payout targets and wider eligibility, while funding relies on higher payroll taxes and earnings limits changes.

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Cost Of Living Drops Slightly In May

Washington reports cost of living eased slightly in May for the second time in five months. The consumer price index stood at 127.4, down from 127.5 in April, with meat and poultry prices contributing to the decline. Factory wages rose modestly while overall real buying power lagged last year, as prices outpaced wage gains.

Washington UPL Labor Department Paice

Fact finding board meets on maritime strike

The three man board meets in New York to report its findings to President Kennedy on the 12 day maritime strike under Taft Hartley. The move aims to halt the walkout as shipowners and labor groups react with mixed views while Kennedy weighs injunction options and possible court action.

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13 Suspected Gamblers Face Federal Charges

Twelve defendants from Cincinnati Florida Louisiana New York City and other locales face federal counts alleging conspiracy to defraud the government of taxes and to cheat AT&T toll charges. IRS investigations led to bench warrants and $3000 bonds for arrest. Names include Benjamin Lassoff Robert Lassoff Myron Deckelbaum Gilbert Bockley Myles Mones Sam Di Piazza Louis Bagneris Eugene Nolan Charles Perez Harold Brouphy Anthony Gione Alfred Reyn Peter Martino.

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Archbishop Ramsey Installed as 100th Canterbury Archbishop

Dr. Arthur Michael Ramsey was formally enthroned as the 100th Archbishop of Canterbury in a ceremonial cathedral rite. He urged a greater freedom for the Church of England and pledged not to be a silent reader, during the pomp of trumpet, chime, and regal pageantry marking his installation.

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Approval Seen For School Aid

House Speaker Sam Rayburn predicted the House would pass an aid to education bill this session. He said committees were working to produce school legislation that would win approval after breakfast with President Kennedy and Democratic leaders.

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Probe on stock markets seeks 750000 study approval

Washington (UPI) SEC Chairman William Cary urged Congress to approve a 750000 study to determine if rules governing stock sales are adequate. A House subcommittee opened an inquiry into market practices amid claims of manipulation and warnings from exchange officials.

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