Kennedy asks broad program to aid the aged
President Kennedy asked Congress for a sweeping 36 point program for 17.5 million senior citizens. The plan includes hospital insurance for most over 65 and costs about 10 billion in the first five years. It would raise Social Security taxes and the earnings base to fund coverage and optional medical care. The package seeks to protect the elderly from fraud and expand employment and housing supports while stressing individual choice.
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Kennedy Outlines Aged Program With Health Insurance Plan
President Kennedy proposes a comprehensive program for the aged financed by higher Social Security taxes. The plan includes hospital insurance for 65 plus, a $300 tax credit, improved old age assistance, elder housing, and more job opportunities. Estimated first five year cost near 10 billion dollars with 5.2 billion in trust funds for health care.
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National Service Corps
Citizens Group Forms To Watch Local Affairs
A Scottsdale group dubbed the Citizens' Committee plans to observe city council and school district actions. Led by John La Sota and with about 100 taxpayers hoped as members, the panel will report to members and aim to influence policy while offering feedback to the council. Officers including Robert Kepler and Al Bright will be elected soon.
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No Flu Danger Here Reports Health Officer
No epidemic danger from Asian flu locally, says Maricopa County Health Department. Dr. Niels H. Poulsen reports few state influenza cases Jan 1 to Feb 15 and urges vaccination for elderly, chronically ill, and pregnant individuals despite no current county cases.
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Rocket Blast Kills Phoenix Resident and Injures Family
A 21 year old Phoenix man, Billie Wayne Barton, was killed when a model rocket exploded in the yard. His 14 year old brother Phillip and father Frank were wounded by shrapnel, as their home was sprayed by debris after gunpowder and lighter fluid were used in a failed launch.
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UPI
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Memorial Hospital
Russia China Warring Seen by NYT Editor
Harrison Salisbury, national editor of the New York Times, warned in Phoenix that a Russia China rift could someday lead to armed conflict. He spoke at the Phoenix Forum and Phoenix Press Club, saying the split is deep and permanent and would heighten global tension and strain U S resources.
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Local Weather Forecast Summary
Forecast fair today tonight and tomorrow not much temperature change. High today near 75. Low tomorrow morning about 42. High tomorrow near 74. Sunrise 7 06 a m Sunset 6 18 p m. High yesterday 77 Low this morning 45.
United States Grounds Cuban MIGs After Shrimp Boat Incident
President Kennedy ordered all necessary action if Cuban MIG attacks repeat. Two Cuban-based MIGs fired rockets near the shrimp boat Ala, about 60 nautical miles north of Cuba, but were chased off by U S Marine jets from Boca Chica. The crewmen Paris Jackson and Benjamin Washington were rescued by the destroyer escort Kretchmer.
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Scottsdale All-Arabian Horse Show Opens at Paradise Park
More than 320 Arabians from 20 states and Canada compete through Sunday at Paradise Park for $5,600 in prize money and national recognition. Guy Stillman expects 25,000 spectators as Look and Sports Illustrated cover the event. Admission is $1 for adults and 50 cents for children with box seats from $2 to $3.
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County Board to Approve Smog Control Rules Changes
Maricopa County supervisors plan to adopt air pollution rules Monday. They voted to modify enforcement and appeals, allowing some first offenders to avoid mandatory penalties by appealing to the board of health.
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Dow Jones Averages Tumble at Midday Trading
The Dow Jones averages show declines at 1 PM with 30 Industrials at 678.46 down 3.60, 20 Rails at 152.62 down 0.30, 15 Utilities at 135.57 down 0.62, and 65 Stocks at 241.02 down 1.07. Total shares traded reach 2,140,000.
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Stabbings Blamed on Castroites in Mexico City
In Mexico City police say a California political leader and a Texas student were stabbed late yesterday by armed men described as pro Castro terrorists. The victim is named Fred Plumley a San Francisco Republican party leader and Philip Bennet Jr., 24, of San Antonio Texas. They were attacked as they arrived at their apartment.
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Nine Die In Fire At Arkansas Farm House Blaze
In Luxora, Arkansas a family home fire killed nine people including six children with ten trapped inside and one escapes according to the local sheriff deputy. The tragedy occurred at a rural farm dwelling in eastern Arkansas.
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