Tax rise on Social Security changes eyed in Johnson plan
Congress moves to fast track hearings on a proposed 20 percent Social Security benefit increase and possible payroll tax changes. The plan would raise monthly minimums from 44 to 70 dollars for 23 million recipients and extend Medicare to disability beneficiaries. Time may allow July 1 implementation but heighten budget strains and payroll tax debates.
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House
Ways and Means
Treasury
Vietnam
John W. Byrnes
Wisconsin
Ways and Means Committee
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Ky Escapes Injury in Mortar Pit
Premier Nguyen Cao Ky narrowly avoided harm when an Australian mortar misfired near him in the Dong Nai area 30 miles east of Saigon. His bodyguards shielded him as the round caused minor bruises on his temple, and Ky joked about the incident before continuing a visit to Australian and New Zealand units.
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Mui Dat
South Vietnam
Nguyen Cao Ky
New Zealand
Saigon
Stuart C. Graham
Virginia Braces for Sunny Yet Cold Weather
Richmond AP reports a high pressure system over the southeast states brings clear skies to Virginia with sunny days and cold temperatures across the region.
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Richmond
Southeastern States
Virginia
Jets Pound Iron Triangle in South Vietnam Action
American jet bombers struck the iron triangle as ground armor led U.S. troops in a five day sweep north of Saigon. Casualties show weekly declines with 67 Americans killed and 479 wounded in the week ending last Saturday, while troop strength rose to 395,000 as of the same date.
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South Vietnam
U.S
North Vietnam
Iron Triangle
Lier
Citizen of the Year Named Tonight at Chamber Banquet
The outstanding citizen of the year will be named at the 49th Winchester-Frederick County Chamber of Commerce banquet at the George Washington Hotel. Governor Mills E. Godwin Jr. will speak as guest of honor, introduced by Mayor William M. Battaile. His address will be aired locally on Cable TV.
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Winchester-Frederick County
Mao Delivers Ultimatum as Chinese Army Faces Loyalty Questions
Mao Zedong, 73, called on the army to crush opponents and secured pledges of loyalty from units nationwide. Peking Radio cited a reorganization of the armed forces’ cultural revolutionary committee, hinting at military opposition to Mao and Lin Piao. Shanghai fighting reported as Mao orders quarantine in Beijing and tightened travel.
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Peking People’s Daily
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Bunker Hill Youth Killed In Viet Nam
Roger Edward Cooper 20 of Route 1 Bunker Hill West Virginia was killed Monday serving as a Lance Corporal with the U S Marines in Viet Nam. He landed January 6 near Kien Hoa. He was the fifth service member from the area and the first from Berkeley County to die in the war. He was born December 10, 1946 in Winchester son of Roger C and Evelyn Grapes Cooper. He attended Musselman High School before joining the Marines July 20, 1965. Surviving are his parents a brother James L Cooper at home a sister Donna Lee Burtt of Jefferson Maryland his maternal grandmother Iva Grapes Augusta West Virginia and his paternal grandmother Lyda Cooper Winchester. Funeral arrangements are pending arrival of the body at Giffin Funeral Home Capon Bridge West Virginia burial at Tearcoat Church of the Brethren Cemetery near Augusta West Virginia.
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Berkeley County
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Winchester
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Musselman High School
Marines
James L. Cooper
Donna Lee Burtt
Jefferson, Md
Iva Grapes
Augusta
W. Va
Lyda Cooper
Giffin Funeral Home
Capon Bridge
Schools discuss regional vocational education needs
A joint meeting at Handley High School with Clarke Frederick and Winchester officials addressed creating a permanent regional vocational school. State Supervisor Swartz outlined funding, noting federal aid for building and equipment, plus state support for salaries, with boards to decide next steps.
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Handley High School
Clarke
Fredserick County
Winchester
Jacob Johnson
Dismissal Motion in Baker Case Under Consideration
U S District Judge Oliver Gasch weighs a motion to drop criminal charges against Bobby Baker amid reported electronic eavesdropping. Prosecutors claim 1962 tax and 1961 tax evasion counts. Williams seeks dismissal as trial proceeds. testimony details Baker’s clearings across multiple banks. Gertrude Taylor testifies Baker gave her cash bundles totaling 40 300 in 1962 63 linked to Carousel motel Ocean City Maryland.
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Washington
U.S
Oliver Gasch
Bobby Baker
Baker
William O. Bittman
Edoward Bennett Williams
Los Angeles
Gertrude C. Taylor
Ocean City
Suit for $200000 estate key debate on proving soul
Superior Court will hear March 6 who benefits from a $200,000 will provision to prove human soul existence. Judge Robert L. Myers received over 1,000 applications from groups and individuals. some claim Kidd may be dead while others doubt it. The will’s odd gift has drawn international attention and several foundations seek the money.
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Ariz
Robert L. Myers
James Kidd
Miami, Ariz
Kidd
Myers
Superior Court
India
Brazil
Judge Myers
State of
Arizona
James
Winchester Real Estate Board Sets Hearing Schedule
Notices of assessed valuation were mailed to Winchester property owners after a year long reassessment. About 20 percent of 5,200 properties showed changes as the Real Estate Board of Equalization conducts hearings January 23 to 31 in the city hall council chamber from 1 to 4 pm.
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Real Estate Board of Equalization
Equalization Board
Fred I. Brumback
Hoye L. Riley
Sam D. Preston
Council Chamber
City Hall
Public discussion on Inheritance transfers at Frederick County Court
A public discussion on Transfer of Property through Inheritance is set for tonight at 7:30 in the Frederick County Court Room. Sponsored by Extension Service, organizers urge strong turnout due to the topic's importance.
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