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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1964
Page
4
Treasury estimates see excise taxes yielding 14.7 billion in the current year with many wartime levies deemed nuisance taxes. Congress debates reductions while Dillon calls for more study and a possible two to three year delay.
The Senate Finance Committee killed three Medicare amendments tied to a Social Security bill, backed by Republicans and Southern Democrats. One would fund hospital and nursing care for those 65 and over via Social Security or general funds. another would add monthly cash boosts. a third would allow private insurers to pool risks for cheaper policies. All would raise Social Security taxes from 3 to 4 percent for workers and employers in 1968, with passage signaling Medicare's defeat for the session.
SPECIAL REPORT Atlantic City examines how the resort blends ocean beauty, crowd-pleasing promotion, and long standing publicity. The piece traces its rise as a convention town, famed boardwalk, and the era’s promotional stunts, noting W C Fields and Miss America lore, growth from a fishing village to a 30 000 room hospitality hub with 60 000 residents.
James Marlow notes both major party platforms are unreadably long and biased toward attack. Democrats tout achievements while Republicans criticize the past under Goldwater era, signaling a clash over government's role and core ideas rather than personalities.
Readers write for dating advice about a violent suitor, remarriage etiquette, and epilepsy concerns. Abby counsels self defense training, informs on remarriage with late wife’s parents, and explains epilepsy facts including noncontagious nature and treatment options with a resource referral.
Dr Crane argues against the idea that Americans are entitled to happiness citing the Declaration of Independence and urging pursuit through hard work. He highlights William Scott's 10 percent cost reduction as a party rival example and contrasts tax cuts with spending controls. He condemns welfare promises as unpatriotic and warns voters against minor decision tricks.
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak describe Marvin Watson as Johnsons convention fixer and Texas conservative ally, noting his rise in Democratic strategy and his ties to Lone Star Steel. The piece discusses Johnsons broadening of the party base, JFK film timing, and potential Treasury pick Don Cook as next secretary.
Hal Boyle notes truth as key to citizenship and cites Hoover on criminals being liars. He lists U.S. insurance, power firms and common family names, plus curious facts like exams before 1700 and a cultural joke about knives and pennies.
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