Florida legislature ends session with tax package advances
Compromise sales tax broadening bill part of a seven measure package aims to raise about $164 million in state revenue and the legislature plans to adjourn at noon. A separate extension bill lasting $63 to $70 million was expected to pass as House and Senate iron out differences. The wine and whisky tax rise of 15 percent and beer exemptions shape the final impact.
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Bykovsky and Tereshkova Return From Space Flight
Soviet spaceman Valery Bykovsky and spacewoman Valentina Tereshkova landed safely after a joint mission that broke all existing space flight records. Tass reported their earth return at 2:06 p.m. Moscow time as Moscow TV showed their portraits, marking nearly three days in orbit.
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Logans Discover Missing Daughter After Trip
Mr and Mrs Charles Logan of Roswell New Mexico found their 15 year old daughter Cathy missing from the back seat of their car about 100 miles from home on a trip from Illinois. The incident followed a previously scheduled retrial for Drum mond in federal court.
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Weather-eye satellite captures cold front over Hudson Bay
UPI reports America's seventh weather-eye satellite launched successfully from Cape Canaveral. On its first attempt the rocket placed the craft in orbit and it sent back a striking image of a cold front sweeping over Canada’s Hudson Bay.
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Hoover Shows Improvement After Illness
Former President Herbert Hoover, hospitalized with anemia and an intestinal ailment, slept well and continued to improve, a spokesman said today in New York.
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Freshwater fishing licenses priced higher in Florida
Florida anglers are urged to buy fresh water fishing licenses now. The new licenses cost one dollar more than last year and are not required until June 30 but will be honored by wildlife officers immediately.
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Florida Governor Signs Tax Increases on Cigarettes and Corporations
Tallahassee Gov. Farris Bryant signed laws raising the cigarette tax by three cents per pack and doubling the capital stock tax on corporations, effective immediately. The measures enlarge state revenue and impact local businesses statewide.
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Florida Senate ends 1963 session with light moments
The 1963 extended session closed in Tallahassee with good will and cheers as the Senate memorialized several members, notably Sens. Ed Fraser of Macclenny and L. K. Edwards of Irvine, ending a contentious stretch on a friendly note.
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Church Princes Ready To Ballot In Secret Conclave
Vatican City UPI reports the College of Cardinals completed a final Mass and consultations ahead of a sealed conclave. Eight princes of the church prepare to enter the papal election process, the most significant in modern times.
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Liz and Burton Plan to Marry Soon in London
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton reportedly announce plans to wed as soon as possible, per the London Daily Sketch. Burton says he will marry Taylor and she confirms happiness, while Eddie Fisher says he wishes them happiness.
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Sarasota Sophie A humorous note in a faded page
A quirky line circulated in a 20th century Sarasota page notes a lighthearted joke about marriage and domestic life. The fragment references Sophie and a playful take on searching for a spouse.
Tiros-7 Weather Satellite Soars Into Orbit
America launches its seventh Tiros weather satellite atop a Delta rocket marking 18th consecutive success. Tiros-7 circles the globe every 97 minutes at 286 to 408 miles altitude and sends weather pictures to Wallops Island. The system aims to track hurricanes and typhoons from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
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Macmillan Seeks Agreement With Wool Labor Unit
London reports Prime Minister Harold Macmillan aims to reach a working agreement with the wool labor unit amid postwar economic strain. The talks focus on production, wages, and industrial peace as the government negotiates with labor leaders in Britain.
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Fire and Safety Equip Extinguisher Service Ad
Radio ad fragment lists Fire and Safety Equipment extinguisher service at 2155 East 19th Street with a 66 cent price reference and unclear local details.
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Barroom Court Refused by Woman in Suburban Case
Mrs. Katie Johnson, 62, of Goodfelon Terrace, refuses to contest a speeding ticket issued April in a village traffic court held in a tavern. She objects on religious grounds and says she will not enter the tavern to be tried. The case names Village of Goodfellow Terrace and Police Court at 4200B Jennings Road.
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Kennedy Seeks New Bias Bill to Guarantee Equality
Lawmakers discuss a proposed bias bill from Kennedy aimed at ending racial strife by guaranteeing equality in establishments and interstate grants. The measure proposes training programs and sets wages at nine percent of the labor force, with other options noted.
Back to Nature Topics Fill Sarasota County Pages
The Sarasota News guides readers through outdoor living ideas in Sarasota County. It covers patios pools gardening backyard accessories barbecue gear travel and sports equipment with a wide range of tips and viewpoints.
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