Pension Hike Bill Passes in Congress to White House
The House passed a bill boosting Social Security benefits by 7 percent and trimming federal public assistance grants from 288 million to 197 million. The measure raises the payroll tax from 2 to 2.4 percent starting Jan 1 and lifts the wage base to 4800, increasing future and current retirees’ monthly benefits and the maximum family benefit.
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Asian Africans Seek to Counter Mideast Peace Bid
An Asian and African bloc prepared a resolution to urge withdrawal of U S forces from Lebanon and British troops from Jordan as Western powers push a separate plan. India’s Lali Corea and Indonesia’s Sas troamidjojo led efforts with a committee meeting and a full session planned. The plan aims to bridge gaps between the Norwegian proposal and a Soviet call for withdrawal and seeks West approval through a phased approach.
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Indonesia
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Kennedy to study problems of older Americans in U S
Senator John F Kennedy said his labor subcommittee will conduct a broad study of problems facing Americans over 69. The effort aims to shape legislation for more job opportunities, health facilities, housing, income, and recreation. He noted 15 million people are over 69, about 8 percent, with life expectancy rising and projections to 1975. He urged larger Social Security retirement payments and related measures.
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Hotel Patron Found Dead in Fiery Palmer Room
Richard F. Sherman of Denver was found dead in his burning fourth floor Palmer Hotel room in Lang Neb. Police say smoke in bed likely caused the blaze. The fire damaged the room and hallway. two other guests were hospitalized.
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Southern senators face setbacks in school integration fight
Report notes two major reversals in the senate battle over school integration as details appear across multiple pages including government and editorial sections. The piece highlights political friction, regional responses, and possible impacts on policy direction amid ongoing national debate.
Bandit Falls From Car in Gun Battle in Santa Monica
One of three liquor-store bandits was captured when he fell from a rickety getaway car during a running gun battle through Santa Monica streets. Jack Keath, 25, admitted taking part in the Michaels Liquor Store robbery at Wishire Boulevard. He was grabbed as he rolled from the car near 15th Street and Washington Avenue. An accomplice and a woman fled the car, abandoning it 10 blocks away. Keath was hospitalized for road burns and a possible broken left shoulder.
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Faubus Urges Arkansas Schools to Resist Integration
Gov Orval Faubus pressed the Little Rock school board to act against the Monday integration order. He signaled possible legislative or legal steps and praised moderation from the board and NAACP. School Supt Virgil Blossom said the decision would be appealed to the U S Supreme Court. The eighth circuit ruling allowed resumption of integration, prompting mixed reactions from Southern spokesmen.
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Giant New Sub to Be Watchcog
GROTON Conn VPI ADRP Jerauld Wright called the giant submarine Triton a nuclear propelled invisible electronic brain for watching the enemy The commander in chief of the US Atlantic Fleet and NATO supreme allied commander Atlantic said the Triton will use nuclear power to strengthen and improve atomic delivery Wright spoke at the launch of Americas largest submersible in Thames River with about 32000 spectators and the vessel slid down the ways into the river without sinking into mud
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Union Chief's Fy.Wire Tells Kidnap Cash
A witness linked taxi operator Joseph Costello to the Greenlease ransom cash and alleged ties between the underworld, Baker, and Hoffa associates. Mrs. Mollie Baker testified that Baker warned Costello got the money and that Costello had attempted suicide. The Senate Rackets panel pursued sensational testimony about the unrecovered $300,000 of the $600,000 ransom from Bobby Greenlease's 1953 Kansas City kidnapping and murder.
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Geneva Meet OKs A-Controls System
East-West talks on nuclear test ban reached agreement on a system to supervise violations using fixed ground stations and seven detection methods. Details to be disclosed after government review. Scientists from eight nations say control stations will be placed to cover possible test sites.
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Self Destructs With Dynamite In Mouth On Flight
A 46 year old American Airlines passenger bound from San Francisco to Phoenix killed himself using dynamite caps linked to a battery in his car after an emergency landing in Bakersfield. Police reported he left a note saying he could not go on living this way as scientists discuss methods to detect distant nuclear blasts. The man’s wife and four children survive him.
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Iran Quakes Kill 135 and Damage 45 Villages
In western Iran, earthquakes have killed 135 people and left more than 45 villages severely damaged around Ne havend and between Kerman shah and Hamadan, about halfway to Tehran from Baghdad. Several thousand injured, with 24 aid groups en route to deliver first aid and assess casualties.
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Weather outlook: low clouds tonight then sunny Wednesday
A weather brief notes low clouds tonight with mainly sunny conditions for Wednesday. No significant temperature change expected. the noon temperature is 78 degrees.
Solon Denies 1953 Hoffa Inquiry Squelched by High Places
Washington Republican Wint Smith denied under oath that pressure from high places squelched a 1953 inquiry into Teamster boss James Hoffa. Smith said hearings by the Senate subcommittee had run their course and that Hoffa received fair treatment. He testified he never took value or campaign contributions from Hoffa and did not receive guidance from higher authority.
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