The Pontiac Press: 1961-03-28

Total cost near $44 billion: JFK boosts defense plans ; JFK calls for $125.6-million more: asks space fund leap ; Death penalty sought: Finch, Carole convicted ; His last words precious; they promise paradise ; Wants priority for children ; Leaders are hopeful for Laos cease-fire ; Expects strong Laos resolution ; Window on the world ; Layman influenced by neighbor: church natural place to serve God ; The day in Birmingham: parking lot assessment confirmation postponed ; Seeks injunction to keep water off their land ; Placed probation for illegal surgery try ; Easter will empty schools for week ; Urban league picks executive director ; Plans for center are behind bid ; Bethune school to greet vacation with musicale ; Lumber yard looks like postal confab ; Lenten guidepost—mission work taught Romney ; LeBaron cubs hold a flag ceremony ; Kennedy asks Mach 3 airliner ; Ewart to advise against calling vote on centers ; To make restitution for using credit card ; Send royal Oak man to prison for theft ; Appeal upholding of antisit-in-law