Kennedy Outline Tax Reform Plan and Public Works Allocations
The House Appropriations Committee approved 4.613 billion dollars in public works funding for 49 new construction projects across the country. The measure totals 1.072 billion for current works and allocations cover Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation activities, though the overall total falls under Kennedy's budget plan.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Kennedy
Corps of Engineers
Bureau of Reclamation
Virginia Water Projects Land Funding Approval
Eight Virginia water projects were approved by the House Appropriations Committee for construction and planning. Construction funds include John W. Flannagan Pound Reservoir for 3.2 million dollars and North Fork of Pound Reservoir for 500 thousand. Planning funds cover Gathright Reservoir and Falling Springs dam at 4 thousand, with surveys for Lynnhaven Inlet and Bay at 12.5 thousand, Norfolk Harbor area at 30 thousand, Rappahannock River Salem Church at 23 thousand, and Roanoke River South Boston at 6 thousand.
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Washington
Virginia
House Appropriations Committee
John W. Flannagan
North Fork
Pound
Gathright
Falling Springs
Lynnhaven Inlet
Bay
Norfolk Harbor
Rappahannock River
Salém Church
Roanoke River
South Boston
Budget Review Shows Federal Investment Near 17 Billion
The report notes a federal investment around 17 billion dollars with the Atomic Energy Commission managing 2.860974 million fewer funds than expected. An unexpected 1.9 million carryover of unobligated funds from the prior year partially offset some increases.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Motorcyclist 82 Receives Tickets After Collision
Stanley Gedwille, 82, was injured when his motorscooter struck the rear of a semi truck in Chicago. He was treated for minor injuries and cited for following too closely and for not having a valid driver's license.
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Chicago
Stanley Gedwille
Gedwille
Berryville girl to host muscle dystrophy carnival
Cindy Wood 13, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Wood of Rosemont Circle Berryville hosts a carnival for Muscular Dystrophy with six other children tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities include games refreshments and two side shows. Heavy reading weighs on county schools as hundreds of boxed books await transfer to the School Superintendent. A Bicentennial parade in Romney features a cardboard turtle on wheels pulled by a lawn mower with a nervous 11 or 12 year old rider awaiting his turn.
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Cindy Wood
James Wood
Rosemont Circle
Berryville
Robert Ayler
Romney
Winchester
West Expects Reds to Voice Loud Protests
West Berliners mark the first anniversary of the barricade with riots at Checkpoint Charlie and the wall. Police clash with demonstrators as crowds surge to the barrier. Soviet army vehicles are pelted with stones and bottles before being freed by West German police.
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West
Berlin
West Berlin
Checkpoint Charlie
U.S
Frederick O. Hartel
Injuries Reported In Area Traffic Crashes
Five people were injured in area crashes. A two car mishap on Route 340 near Berryville left William Sloat and Caroline Baughman hurt with $650 in damage. Nora Young suffered facial injuries in a second crash at Gerrad and Cameron Streets.
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Rt. 340
Berryville
William Robert Sloat
Front
Royal
Caroline Baughman
Baltimore
Frank S. Baughman
L. M. Bauserman
Mr. Sloat
Nora Young
Gerrad and
Cameron Sts
Larry Young
Balli
Soblen Lawyers Challenge Deportation Plan in Britain
London AP Attorneys for Dr Robert Soblen seek the British High Court’s permission to deport him to any country of his choosing, arguing a direct U.S. extradition risks his death from leukemia in an American prison. Soblen, 61, fled to Israel after jumping bail in New York and using a dead brother’s passport.
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London
Robert Soblen
Britain
High Court
Czechslovakia
Soblen
Home Office
United States
F. Elwyn Jones
Sob
New York
Israel
Kennedy Seeks 600 Million More for Welfare
President Kennedy asks Congress for about 600 million in new appropriations. Of this, 306.8 million would fund increased public assistance grants to states under the new welfare act.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Council Holds August Session Tonight
The City Council will hold its regular August meeting tonight at 7 30 p m in the Council Chamber of City Hall.
Marsh pledges to follow Harrison policies for Seventh District
John O. Marsh Jr. the Democratic nominee for Congress from the Seventh District told the Winchester Democratic Committee he would follow Burr Powell Harrison's policies if elected. He vowed to stay accessible to constituents and to visit all communities in the district to gather their wishes and needs. He said his views align with the majority of district voters and that he plans further district visits before November.
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John O. Marsh, Jr
Congress
Seventh Congressional District
Winchester
Democratic Committee
Burr Powell Harrison
Harrison
Marsh
Reds Still Orbiting Threat to U.S. Space Surveillance
Washington AP reports Soviet precision in launching satellites could allow interception of U.S. spy satellites. While systems are in development, Moscow demonstrated near matching orbits and timing for Vostok IV and Vostok TIT, prompting concerns from Air Force leaders about potential space denial and national security risks.
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Washington
U.S
Soviet Union
Vostok TV
Vostok Tit
Air Force
Eugene M. Zuckert
General Electric Company
Bernard A. Schriever
Air Force Systems Command
Soviet cosmonauts circle Earth as landing window looms
Moscow reports Maj Nikolayev and Lt Col Popovich on their third and second days in orbit with Vostok III and IV, eyes on a possible landing around 2:30 p.m. over the Volga region. Tass notes about 1.25 million and 870,000 miles traveled respectively as secrecy surrounds the flight schedule.
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Moscow
Soviet Union
Central
Maj Andrian
Falcon
Pavel
Golden Eagle) Popovich
Vostok III
Volga Valley
Nikolayev
Popovich
Tass
Wenders Opens Health Center Lanes and Fashion Show
Final clearance sale advertised with dresses five ten and fifteen dollars at Wender's Inc. A back to school fashion show with models and free Cokes promotes the Clothes Closet. Saturday August 18 features the DUCKPIN BOWLING health center lanes and a health center dialect contact.
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Wender’'S, Inc
Senate moves to end filibuster on satellite bill
In Washington Senate leaders seek cloture for the fifth time to end a filibuster over the administration's communications satellite bill. A 63 to 27 cloture vote followed a 56-19 defeat of an opposition amendment as debates extend.
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Washington
Senate
Chamber
Mike Mansfield
Montana
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Mansfield
Dirksen
Bureau of Customs and Prohibition
World Court
McFadden
Kennedy Rejects Immediate Tax Cut As Economy Probe
President Kennedy rejects an immediate tax cut as a risky tool and outlines multibillion-dollar reform for 1963. He warns he may call Congress into a special session if recession threats loom, arguing current taxes drag on recovery and reduce buying power.
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Washington
Kennedy
Congress
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
Senate Finance Committee
Kennedy cites 1961 gains in national economy
President Kennedy, in a radio television address, lists gains since January 1961 including a 10 percent rise in gross national product to $50 billion, 16 percent growth in industrial production, a 23 percent drop in unemployment, $30 billion more disposable personal income, $27 billion higher wages, and a 26 percent increase in corporate profits.
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Washington
Kennedy
United States
Harrison Hails Roads Tunnel in Hampton Roads Dedication
Gov. Albertis S. Harrison Jr. dedicated the nearly mile long Elizabeth Tunnel linking Norfolk and Portsmouth. Built by the Elizabeth River Tunnel Commission with bond proceeds, the two lane underwater link opens to toll traffic in about a week.
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Portsmouth
Albertis S. Harrison Jr
Elizabeth
Hampton Roads
Harrison
Norfolk
Elizabeth River Tunnel Commission
Quick Thinking Tot Falls Into Old Well in Danville Area
Three year old J E Milam Jr. toppled into a 50 foot well on the Compton porch. His father Joe Milam Sr. was lowered, tied the boy to him, and was hoisted out by Watson Compton and Willie Hightower. Lifesavers from Danville pulled Milam up after a rope was lowered. The child suffered minor injuries and stayed overnight for observation.
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Danville
Pittsylvania County
J. E. Milam Jr
J. O. Compton
Milams
Milam
Comptons
Watson
Joe Milam Sr
Young Compton
Compton
Willie Hightower
Kentuck
Washington observer reacts to Kennedy broadcast and economy
AP Columnist James Marlow weighs his reaction to President Kennedy's last night broadcast while AP Business Writer Sam Dawson questions the possibility of higher interest rates in a sluggish economy. Both pieces appear on Page 4.
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Washington Observer
Kennedy
James, Marlow
AP Business
Sam Dawson
Crape Myrtle 18 to 44 Inch Shrubs at Smaltz Garden Center
Sold at Smalts Garden Center, the crape myrtle shrubs measure 18 to 44 inches and are available in bulk stock labeled 9259. Customer options include selecting sizes within the range and purchasing multiple units as needed.
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Smalts Garden
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D-Tenn
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Ohio
State Department
Robert S. Kerr
D-Okla
Raymond J. Crowley
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