May costs ease as pay rises fail to outrun prices
Living costs dipped again in May per the Labor Department with the consumer price index at 127.4 down from 127.5 in April. Factory workers saw record high take home pay for May as overtime and wages rose, yet real buying power lagged 1959 levels due to higher prices. Meat prices fell for the fourth straight month while poultry prices reached new lows, reflecting ample supplies and competition.
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Floods Wreak Havoc In Texas and Deep South
Severe storms cut across the South driving North Texas flood damages above 1 million dollars and threatening farms in North Dakota with grasshopper outbreaks. Temperatures ranged from the 90s inland to upper 80s along the coast while storms persist into the next day.
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Kennedy to Sign Road Tax Hike Endorsing Truck and Tire Levies
Congress approved a highway funding bill to raise revenue for the interstate system. It cancels a penny per gallon gasoline tax cut and hikes taxes on trucks 13 tons or more, tread rubber, tires, and inner tubes, aiming to boost annual revenue by about 600 million dollars through 1972.
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UPI
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Castro says prisoners plan return from Florida
Castro says a prisoner delegation sent by him will return to Havana today, according to Cuban government radio. An immigration official doubts the report, calling it unlikely while the Tractors for Freedom Committee is described as a mockery. John Hooker Jr. anticipated a decision on the prisoners’ negotiations this afternoon.
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Buffalo Police Bring Experts to Aid Slaying Probe
Buffalo Commissioner Frank N Felicetta plans a briefing with doctors psychiatrists psychologists and police lab staff to profile the killer of 3 year old Andy Ashley found in a park lake after disappearing from his North Buffalo home. Police seek a demented woman suspected of kidnapping two other children in the same neighborhood and hold a woman detained on an open charge after questioning five women.
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Freeman Offers Resignation Over Saraso ta Democrats Squabble
State committeeman Forrest R Freeman said he would resign if a qualified successor could be found amid a widening Democratic split in Saraso ta County. He outlined five tests for any new leader and noted a motion to oust him and committeewoman Mrs. Robert Hartleben would be debated at a Wednesday executive committee meeting.
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Stikker Sees Berlin Fall As A Death Blow
NATO Secretary-General Dirk A. Stikker warned that a West Berlin fall would be a death blow to the alliance and urged focus on preventing a fatal Soviet misreading of Western resolve over Berlin in the coming months.
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Aerial Act Pole Collapse Kills Sarasota Performer
A 110-foot aluminum pole toppled during an aerial act at West View Park in Pittsburgh injuring 8 and killing 1. Kayletta Burn from Sarasota was performing atop the pole when it collapsed to the crowd of about 1,500. Cause not yet learned.
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Whitehall
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House probes stock market for shady dealing
House investigators opened an inquiry into stock market practices to test if current regulations protect investors. Chairman Peter F. Mack Jr. expressed alarm at recent market developments and cited manipulation cases and warnings from exchange officials about unwarranted activity.
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Senate approves security benefit bill to raise Social Security
The Senate passed Kennedy’s plan to boost Social Security benefits by a 90 to 0 vote and sent it to a House Senate conference committee. It includes allowing men to retire at age 62 and pursuing a later summer medical care program for the aged.
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Kennedy
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President Kennedy signs bill for $41 billion interstate plan
Washington AP reports a bill to complete by 1972 the $41 billion 41,000 mile interstate system. The measure advances Kennedy requested provisions and enables 90 percent federal financing on a continuing basis allowing states to contract with federal fund assurances for the post 1958 program.
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Washington
Kennedy
House
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Patrols sweep Barcelona after revolt deaths in Venezuela
Armed patrols combed Barcelona Venezuela early today seeking 80 convicts released and armed during a six hour revolt Monday in which 16 rebels were killed and 10 others wounded Traffic was restricted and special passes required for anyone in the streets.
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Federal Hearings Open Over Maritime Strike In New York
A three member Taft Hartley panel began hearings in New York to investigate the 75 000 seamen walkout. President Kennedy aims for a federal injunction to force workers back for an 80 day cooling off period while seeking a settlement. unions threaten to challenge any injunction up to the Supreme Court.
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AMMI Leader Promises Full Cooperation to Factfinders
Ralph E. Casey, president of the American Merchant Marine Institute, pledged full cooperation from management to the factfinding panel. David L. Cole chairs the panel, with Paterson veteran labor arbitrator, and Judge Samuel I. Rosenman among the members.
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Thief Doffed Ring After Bank Robbery in San Francisco
A dapper robber with a thin mustache robbed a 22 year old teller of $2230 at the Federal Savings and Loan Monday and then gave her a diamond ring saying this is for you. Rep E Y Berry quoted an old Indian proverb to congress on immigration questions.
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UPI
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Burglary Suspect Found Hidden in Closet
Mrs. Mary Johnston reported noises in her closet leading police to a man named Princess Alexander, 23, inside armed with a brace and bit. He was jailed on suspicion of burglary after apologizing and saying he was spirited into the closet by kidnappers.
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UPI
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Archbishop Ramsey Installed as 100th Canterbury
Dr. Arthur Michael Ramsey today became the 100th Archbishop of Canterbury and primate of England in a ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral. He urged greater church freedom to serve God and stated he would not be a silent leader.
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Piam Restaurant Marks 33 Years in Sarasota
The Piam Restaurant celebrates 33 years serving Sarasota with steady dining choice for locals and visitors. The longtime eatery reflects on its growth and ongoing community ties, highlighting loyal patrons and regional dishes.
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Piam
Sarasota
Former Truman Adviser Slams Wage-Price Restraints
Leon Keyserling, former Truman economic adviser, told newsmen that wage-price restraints are academic and urged faster growth to lift incomes for workers, farmers, and Social Security recipients. He warned Kennedy administration programs are inadequate and unemployment could rise to 7 million in four years without stronger action.
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Leon Keyserling
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Electoral Change Gets Ike's Okay
Former President Eisenhower endorses reform of the Electoral College urging thoughtful action to modernize the system. In a Kefauver subcommittee hearing on constitutional amendments 21 proposals are under review including abolition of the Electoral College and proportional allocation of state votes.
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