Kennedy urges subsidies to aid cities mass transit
President Kennedy proposed expanding federal aid to urban mass transit to two thirds funding for rights of way rolling stock and terminals with local governments covering one third. He urged area wide planning public agency administration and area wide systems plus emergency 50-50 grants to revive failing transit networks and sought to extend financing and tax reforms for lasting transportation policy.
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Disgusted Town Fire Brigade Quits in Lac Fleche
The entire volunteer fire brigade of Lac Fleche on the South Shore resigned saying Chief Georges Beaume lacks firefighting knowledge. The sudden resignation leaves the town without fire protection and sparks calls for new leadership and coverage.
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Lac Fleche
Georges) Beaume
Blast to Open European Tunnel
A 1,830 pound TNT blast will be set off deep inside the Alps to clear the final rock between Italy and Switzerland at St Bernard Pass. The explosion opens the way for the first year round road link between northern and southern Europe, with tunnels and road connections to follow.
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Tax proposals urge 2 cent aviation and waterway fuel levy
The plan calls for continuing the 2 cent tax on aviation gasoline used by commercial carriers and extending it to all jet fuels. A 2 cent fuel tax would apply to waterway transportation. A separate tax on fuel for general aviation and company planes is proposed, with ticket and waybill taxes not applicable. Kennedy proposes delaying aviation and waterway tax changes until Jan 1 1963 to allow agencies to adjust rates.
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Storm Waves Flood Saint Malo and Delay Ocean Liner
Severe coastal storm lashed Saint Malo France washing through low areas and dikes flooding a bank theater shops and homes while cutting electricity. Automobiles were overturned windows shattered and currency swept away. The liner America is now 15 hours late into Southampton delaying 151 passengers.
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Wald Recovering After Major Surgery in Cedars Hospital
Hollywood UPI reports producer Jerry Wal remains in good condition at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital recovering from a 214 hour operation performed Wednesday to correct a painful condition.
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