Poll Tax Debate Gathers Steam Across States
With the poll tax nearing extinction, five states retain it as a voting prerequisite while others see repeal via the 24th Amendment. Governors in Virginia and lawmakers in Kentucky Arizona and South Dakota plan sessions or proposals, and Florida's 1899 statute casts long shadows over national efforts led by Sen. Spessard Holland.
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Virginia
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Kentucky
Arizona
South Dakota
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Florida
Dangers Seen in Tax Package Reforms
President Kennedy faces congressional debate over a tax package aimed at boosting business and jobs. NYSE President G Keith Funston warns reforms such as revoking the stock dividend credit, longer capital gains holding, and taxing assets at death may stifle investor initiative and risk a recession.
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House Ways and Means Committee
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Untaxed federal power projects would boost treasury
Testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee claimed federal power projects escape taxation like private utilities. If taxed equally, an estimated 185 trillion dollars yearly could be added to federal revenue, yet officials insist the government cannot easily exit the power business.
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IU Tuition Hikes Set For 1964 65 Year
Indiana University plans higher student fees next year across Bloomington and other campuses to cover rising costs. Residents will pay up to 330 more each year, out-of-state students up to 810, with state aid scholarships also increased. University officials argue the levy follows earlier legislative limits and supports expanded aid programs.
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Bemis
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Tenn
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Sreweg
Treasury Bonds
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Monroes and the British role in shaping a world power
Compiled notes recount the Monroe Doctrine as a tacit pact between Britain and the United States amid early Cold War power shifts. Paragraphs describe clemency cases of long terms in Indiana and Vigo counties, plus investment advice on diversification and equity allocations amid shifting markets.
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Earl Peter
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Itler
Monroe
James Thacker
Marion County
Trie
Great Britain
Debate Over Plain Speech in Psychology and Advertising
A fragmented excerpt contrasts advocacy for simple wording with critiques of polysyllabic jargon in lectures and advertising. It cites Hal K a 38 year old executive and references editors historians and teachers, urging clarity for broad audiences.
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Crane
Liberal Arts
Hal
Salem
George” Lamouss
America
NASA Orbit and Revolution Usage Clarified in Patchy Memo
NASA says there has been confusion about calculating when a spacecraft completes an orbit. The briefing mocks overcomplicated language and contrasts politics and education with simplified science, noting myths about ship design and history while urging clear explanation of orbital terminology.
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Buitor
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NASA
NASA orbital analogy sparks health column on diabetes
A Detroit news excerpt blends a NASA orbit explanation with Dr Duffie and diabetic physiology to argue how sugar travels through the body. It compares Faith 7 to a capsule and notes Apollo era spaceflight timing, NASCAR-like production stats, and Indiana coal mining context.
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L. Goe
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Cooper
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Automobile Manufacturers Association
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Coop
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Indiana
Cape Canaveral
Lippmann on Hemispheric Policy and Haiti
The essay argues a three legged approach to hemispheric policy, citing Haiti as evidence of Europe and Latin American dynamics. It notes past U S involvement in Haiti and warns against overreliance on strong powers, urging cautious engagement and treaty-bound restraint.
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Hemispheric Affington Post Co
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Folklore Commentary on Hemisphere Policy and Culture
The piece argues against unilateral U S intervention in the Western Hemisphere and calls for a two legged policy integrating economic and cultural ties. It critiques north south axis thinking and urges recognizing geography and cultural links in hemispheric relations.
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Britain
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Europe
South America
Personal health letters to Dr Brady request stamped reply
Brief notes to Dr William Brady in California request health and hygiene letters answered only with a stamped 5 cent return envelope. Limited responses due to high volume and only ink written letters will be replied to with proper addressing provided.
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William Brady
el Camino
Beverly Hills
Calif
Perfect Circle Merger Voted to Join Dana Corp
Stockholders of Perfect Circle voted overwhelmingly to merge with Dana Corp of Toledo Ohio. President William Prosser said the piston ring maker will become a wholly owned subsidiary to strengthen both firms. About 3000 workers remain employed including 1300 at the Hagerstown plant.
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Ohio
William Prosser
Perfect Circle
Lot
Prosser
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