Record Tax Cut Ready For Final Formalities
The $11.5 billion tax cut, largest in U.S. history, advances to final formalities as Congress readies passage next week. It trims individual withholdings by about 19 percent and cuts corporate rates for about 550 firms, with $800 extra in each paycheck after signing. The plan, sought by President Johnson, aims to boost 1964 economy and reduce unemployment.
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How Tax Cut Will Boost Your Pay
Washington AP explains how the new tax bill increases take home pay starting in early March. The table shows weekly pay hikes per exemption and status, noting differences between old and new withholding rates and that final tax owed depends on personal factors.
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Annual Police Banquet Planned At George Washington Hotel
Chief Maj. J. Thomas Boyd announced the annual police banquet will be held this evening at 6 30 p.m. in the George Washington Hotel with more than 200 expected attendees. Special guest is Quinn Tamm, president of the International Assn of Chiefs of Police. Douglas High School basketball hosts Carver on its home court after a snow postponement.
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Distraught divorcee fires at Texas senator candidate at Love Field
A distraught woman fired at a man she mistook for radio executive Gordon McLendon in Love Field Dallas. The bullet hit a bystander’s handbag. McLendon, a Texas Senate hopeful, planned to seek an FBI probe via Atty. Gen. Kennedy. Police note the shooter said Kennedy assassination fears influenced her.
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Snow Closes Schools Then Restarts in Parts of Clarke County
Clarke County Schools reopen tomorrow after two day closure due to 18 inch snowfall. Frederick County Schools remain closed and Winchester Public Schools reopen today. Shenandoah Warren and Rappahannock counties also closed with no early word on reopening. Weather forecasters expect light flurries tonight and tomorrow with a low near 20 to 26 and a high in the 30s.
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Oxford duel over a girl ends with reprimands
Two Oxford University law students Rory Donellan and Adam Poynter fought a sabre duel on Magdalen College green over Evelyn Mottson. Both were reprimanded and confined to college quarters. a medical student witnessed as one was cut. The incident followed a campus newspaper mention.
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AFL-CIO Presses Johnson on War on Poverty and Jobs
The AFL-CIO Executive Council urged President Johnson to intensify the war on poverty through concrete actions. They push for accelerated public works creating immediate jobs, raising the minimum wage from 1.26 to 2 dollars with broader coverage, and a shorter work week with double pay to curb overtime.
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Coast Guard seeks 14 missing from Ambassador storm
In the North Atlantic a Coast Guard cutter and planes search for 14 missing crew members from the grain ship Ambassador after a storm. Twenty of the 35 aboard have been rescued. the captain is dead. A Dutch tug now refits the abandoned vessel as the rescue continues.
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Howard Johnson's Fish Fry Attracts Local diners
Young Men's Sport Shop at Boscawen and Braddock promotes a fish fry tonight at Howard Johnson's offering all you can eat for $1.00. Local residents urged to join the event for a dining deal and socializing.
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Azores quake relief rushes tents medicine and food
Emergency response reaches Sao Jorge after a six day quake sequence devastates Velas and Rosais. More than 1,000 islanders evacuated to Terceira as troops and international ships move in with tents, medicine, and food. Thousands left homeless amid widespread ruin and fear of seafloor volcanic activity.
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Gabon President Mba Returns After Rebel Put Down
In Libreville President Leon Mba resumes office after French troops quell a two day revolt. Reports say 27 were killed including 25 Gabonese and 2 French nationals. Elections scheduled for Sunday proceed as Mba dismisses the National Assembly and vows to freeze out rival Aubame.
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Storm Hit East Gets Breather From Massive Snow
A sprawling snowstorm blanketed the East with six foot drifts in Virginia and Maryland, 25 inches in Carlisle Pennsylvania and Martinsburg West Virginia, while Washington and Baltimore saw lighter totals. New York reported 4 to 6 inches with strong winds. power outages occurred in several areas and rail delays affected the Northeast.
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Winchester and Shenandoah Valley Banks Closed for Washington Birthday
Winchester Credit Corp and Virginia Loan & Thrift Corp announce a Saturday closure on February 22 to observe George Washington's Birthday. Shenandoah Valley National Bank displays Washington's Birthday specials with winter merchandise discounts. Lovett's and Ram Jewelers list corrections and shop details in Winchester.
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Britain Begins Troop Airlift to Cyprus Amid UN Talks
Britain starts flying nearly 2000 more troops to Cyprus as diplomats negotiate in New York on proposals for an international force to enforce a cease fire. The Security Council recessed with no clear plan, while Adlai Stevenson urged Western-led security guarantees and colonial-era treaty constraints to shape any force.
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JCC Observance to Raise Flags for Washington’s Birthday
Winchester Junior Chamber of Commerce plans a Saturday flag raising at 9 a.m. at the courthouse with Congressman John O Marsh Jr as speaker. George Washington’s Headquarters flag will rise with drums after remarks as part of a Jaycees America nism observance inviting area residents to attend.
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