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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1964

Page

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New Tax Bill Aims to Boost Economy and Cut Taxes

The Johnson administration pushes a two year tax cut plan with a projected 20 percent nationwide reduction. Senate Republicans, led by Everett Dirksen, oppose amendments and claim major changes pass with White House support. Estimates show a single filer at 5000 dollars would save about 61 dollars this year, 154 for a 5000 dollar couple filing jointly, and up to 224 for a 10000 dollar family with deductions. A U.N. briefing notes U.S. stance on Cyprus as Thai talks unfold, with Stevenson conveying Washington preferences.

House Ami Senate M. Seroundit Johnson U.N Thant Security Council Kashmir India Pakistan

Texans Split Washington Vote In Senate Approval

UPI report notes the Texas senators split on a 77 to 21 Senate vote approving the bill. Ralph Yarborough voted with the majority while John Tower opposed it. The piece also mentions global concerns with Cyprus and regional conflicts drawing United States and Britain to manage the Cyprus situation.

Washington UPI Texas U.S Senate Ralph Yarborough John Tower

Cyprus crisis shifts as U N mulls international force plan

Adlai Stevenson signals U S support for Security Council action on Cyprus with a proposed international force. Makarios aims to defend territorial integrity while Turkey insists on partition. United Nations aims to cover troop costs, with Scandinavian nations Ireland and others poised to contribute. Thant notes UN is near bankruptcy but seeks a workable resolution.

Pierre J. Huss Ntarnt Meedcine Service United Nations Adlai E. Stevenson T Thant U.S Cyprus via-France U.N Makarios Stevenson Thant United Zenon Kassides Ireland Earlof Jon New York A.N

Cyprus Crisis Stirs U N Mediation Calls and Soviet Warning

United States Britain and France face pressure over Cyprus as Johnson De Gaulle and other leaders weigh an international force. Khrushchev denounces armed intervention plans and urges restraint while Makarios considers a U N linked peace mission. Greek and Turkish communities clash amid cease fire efforts.

Chirles de Gaulle France Turkey Greece Moscow Cyprus NATO Makarios United Nat [Inne Khrushchev Republic of Cyprus U.S.A Britain Cy Prus Aveia

Physical Fitness Businessman's Bounce Health column by Delmonteque

Robert Delmonteque describes the Businessman's Bounce as a Charleston inspired exercise for the busy male reader. The routine focuses on hip and back engagement, benefits for the waist, and a proposed schedule of three weekly sessions rising to 35 repetitions, with reference to a tax reform rumor affecting expense accounts.

Robert Delmonteque Guy] Lombardo IRS Yau

TV Star Jason to wed Shirley Johnston at Sands Las Vegas

Hollywood reports star Rick Jason of ABCs Combat will marry Shirley Johnston in a civil ceremony at the Sands Las Vegas. Aaron Weisberg of The Sands will host the reception. Guests include Mrs. Robert Ewine and Mrs. Jackie Cooper, with a brief honeymoon planned at the resort.

Louella D. Farsons Hollywood Rick Jason ABC Shirley Johnston Sands Hotel Las Vegas Aaron Weisberg The Sands Robert Ewine CBS Jackie Cooper Factor Johnnie Johnstone

Texan Killed in Oil Well Blast

An oil well explosion and fire in Gladewater killed J. R. Ray, 43, and injured two workers. Ray died from burns covering about 85 percent of his body. The other injured workers included Braddy, about 3, and an employee named Dick, son of Gladewater. The incident involved swabbing and oil field operations.

Gladewater UPI Fundy J. R. Ray Ghasewater Braddy Longview Bob Ray

U S Looks to OAS Over Cuban Water Crisis

The White House accuses the Castro regime of breaking a 1938 1947 and 1958 agreement and says the United States will bring the issue before the Organization of American States. It vows to protect Guantanamo Bay security and the welfare of service members and families there.

Fidel Castro Jeff Havana Guantanamo Naval Base LU. S Cuba Castro White House United States Organization of American States

Black residents delay Desegregation at Alabama school debut

In Notasulga and nearby Tuskegee, Mayor James Kayn Rea blocks six Black students from entering the high school amid a federal desegregation order. Federal officials expect further integration efforts to pause until a federal judge rules on a government request to bar Rea from interfering. A tense crowd harasses reporters as police clear the scene.

Notasulga, Ala UPI James Kayn Rea Rea Federe Tuskegee

Oswald Motive Mystery Still Unclear to Widow

Marina Oswald says she cannot explain why Lee Harvey Oswald killed Kennedy. She testifies at the presidential commission hearing and says her husband seemed normal after returning from Russia in 1962. Her mother in Fort Worth vows to defend him and promises new facts from Oswald’s life.

Oswald Washington UPI Marina Oswald John Lee Harvey Dswald Thorne Grand Prairie John F. Kennedy Kennedy Texas John Russia sCannally Lee Oswald Marina Mrs. Oswald Edwin A. Walker Marguerite Oswald U.S Dallas Andy Shal Fort Worth Lee Lee Harvey Oswald Washington, D. C

Ghana disavows embassy demonstration. regrets incidents

ACCRA Ghana Friday said it did not sponsor the Tuesday demonstration at the U S Embassy and deeply regrets the incidents The Foreign Affairs Ministry rejected claims the Ghana government inspired or condoned them Ambassador William Mahoney recalled from Accra offered little detail but hinted at underlying causes and possible other motives

Accra Ghana U.S Foreign Affairs Ministry Washington William P. Mahoney

Mummy Found Near Rome Still Vexes Experts

Rome experts investigate a mummy found in a pink stone tomb on Rome’s northern outskirts. X rays suggest preserved organs and possible oriental origin. No coin was found in her mouth, a sign of ancient burial customs.

Rome UPI Orient Egypt Charan

Fire Sets Off Hail of Bullets in Cartersville

A truck carrying small arms ammunition caught fire in Cartersville Georgia sparking a lead spray and prompting police to rush in. No injuries reported but the burning trailer halted traffic for three hours as motorists sought cover.

Cartersville SPS

Senate acts on Chamizal Treaty for El Paso district

Friday night Senate passed by voice vote and sent to the House legislation to carry out the Chamizal treaty restoring the Chamizal district in downtown El Paso. The bill would authorize about 44.9 million dollars to reimburse landowners in the transfer of the ship.

Washington UPI Senate House Mexico Chamizal el Paso

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