Who Pays Income Taxes in America
A Treasury report shows individuals paid 33 billion in personal income taxes last year with 60 percent from those earning 1200 to 10000 and 40 percent from higher earners. The piece argues the tax system shifts burden to the poor, increases debt, and contemplates repeal of the Sixteenth Amendment or shift to consumption taxes while noting state competitiveness and civic debate over freedom and taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Washington
Corinne Griffith
Living Saint: Schweitzer Reaches 82 in Africa
HAL BOYLE profiles Albert Schweitzer as a living saint figure in Africa on his 82nd birthday. The piece notes his Philosophy of Civilization, Nobel Peace Prize 1952, and his simple lifestyle at Lambarene hospital. A forthcoming biopic by Erica Anderson and Jerome Hill is described, with anecdotes about Schweitzer’s habits and humility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Earth
Africa
Albert Schweitzer
Europe
Lambarene
French Equatorial Africa
DR. Schweitzer
Erica Anderson
Jerome Hill
James J. Hill
Railway
Eisenhower predicts brighter outlook for economy next year
President Eisenhower’s budget outlook envisions higher incomes and modest profit gains for individuals and industry in the year starting July 1. He expects 2 percent more in income taxes from increased earnings, with total revenues at a record 73 and a half billion dollars and expenditures around 71 and a half billion. The forecast notes rising wage scales but warns of risks from slower auto sales, weaker steel orders, and potential peak of a long expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Eisenhower
U. S. Treasury
Treasury
Wall Street
Federal Reserve Board
Vital interest urged to back repeal movement
The text urges strong support for repeal and calls for active participation. It notes state governments will back the effort if they see broad backing and organized public interest backing the cause.
Stuttering to Stardom Garry Moore and Ancient Lessons
In a GUIDEPOSTS sketch Garry Moore recalls stuttering in high school yet becoming a famed performer. The piece discusses stuttering origins, the Stutter Triangle, and methods to overcome it, citing classical example Demosthenes and practical tips for readers. It closes with a note on the Louisiana Purchase and Spanish control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry Moore
Garry
Dr. Crane
Greece
Demosthenes
Crane
A Stranger’s Visit Sparks Quiet Tensions at Ward Home
In the Ward household Aunt Cordy’s health masks a brewing conflict as Marcy, Cass, and Alex navigate care, room assignments, and trust. A visiting young woman named Lenoire Black delivers fresh eggs, hinting at new dynamics as Backy handles nursing and Marcy contemplates her marriage to a stranger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcy
Cass
Cordy
Alex
Leo
Powers
Aunt Cordy
Backy
Trang
Sleep and insomnia motives and remedies discussed
The article summarizes insomnia causes from physical discomfort to emotional tension and urges identifying the an underlying cause. It notes the use of sleep drugs for temporary problems while cautioning against habit formation in chronic cases and ends with a quotation on historical and modern sleep aids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin P. Jordan
Boston
United States
Horoscope for Aquarians in 1957 and birthday insights
The reading cautions emotionalism but urges kindness to others and suggests resourcefulness at work for success. It notes a good year for Aquarians with versatile traits, some financial limits in 1957, travel opportunities in August, and focus on domestic matters in July September and November. A birthday child is described as loyal and affectionate.
Hart Jr and Bride-to-Be Showered in Columbus
A miscellaneous shower for Mr and Mrs Wayne Hart Jr of Columbus was held at the home of Mrs Taft Boston. Attendees included numerous area residents and friends such as Mrs Hannah Johnson and Miss Bonne Jean Rayburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Hart, Jr
Columbus
Taft Boston
Richard Roush
Sue Adkins
Sam Boston
Leo Thompson
Harry Thompson
Donald Thompson
Wayne Hart, Sr
Hannah Johnson
Lester Adkins
Virgil Adkins
Clarence Adkins
Howard Rayburn
Bonne Jean Rayburn
Ed Fry
Clarence Yeager
Daniel Weigams
Jack Riley
Curtis Brown
Garner Chapman
Beatrice Chapman
King
Earl Keifer
Ethel Fry
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Gordon K Bush
Joan W. Webb
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Lhearn
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NEA Service, Inc
George W. Crane
Louisiana Territory
France
New Orleans
Aggpactor
Bank Jaw Cove
NEA
Mason
Maud Young
George Young
Richard Grinstead
Suzie
New Haven
Robert Hoffman
Point Pleasant
Betty Smith
Charles Hoffman
George
Pomeroy
Eugene Flowers
Winfred Hoffman
Hartford
Patrick Riley
Herman Ross
Connie Newton
Sandy Sordgn
John Ross
Terry Lee
Cheshire
Ohio
John Workman
Cindy Lynn
Meigs General Clinic
Eddie Russell
West Columbia
R. E. Workman
James Maynard
James Knapp
Roma Workman
Randy Collins
Abeo
By Jimmy Hatlo
J.P. Neil
College Ave
Pro Alto
Calif
Snodgrass
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