Tax Cut Prospects Highlighted by Dillon Address
In a Tax Executives Institute address Secretary Douglas Dillon warned against major 1963 tax cuts without eliminating special privileges to offset losses. He noted total tax load at US levels lower than six allies, and cited federal state and local spending totaling 172 billion dollars, about a third of GNP, equating to 3050 dollars per family.
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Secretary of the Treasury
Douglas Dillon
Tax Executives Institute
United States
The
Tax Foundation
Dillon
Caplan Sets Tests for Travel and Entertainment Deductions
Internal Revenue Commissioner Mortimer M Caplan outlines strict criteria for travel and entertainment deductions. He stresses expenses must be primarily business related with personal costs excluded. A “smell test” guides enforcement, and taxpayers should apply the test before filing returns due April 16.
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Internal Revenue
Mortimer M. Caplan
Caplan
Internal Revenue Service
Bureau
Franklin era loans shifted to medical students and technicians
The Massachusetts Supreme Court reinterprets Poor Richard's will to provide loans up to $5000 to medical students and technicians for training. The program remains loans, not gifts, reflecting a continued dedication to fostering enterprise rather than direct aid.
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Massachusetts Supreme Court
Franklin
FDA pushes bigger role in preventing food fraud
The FDA under Commissioner George P. Larrick expanded inspections after funding increase, seizing 132 food products from lollipops to cereals with up to 34 percent shortweight. Senate subcommittee heard calls for more inspectors to protect consumers and ensure honest market baskets.
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Federal Food and Drug Administration
George P. Larrick
Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Larrick
Siam Through Immersive Eyes in Bangkok
Jim Bishop narrates a vivid Bangkok visit, praising Siamese friendliness and humor. He describes the Chao Phraya River, the Klong canal system, floating markets, houseboats, and river trade. Buddhists, temple sights, and locals exchange smiles and small courtesies amid a hot 93 degree day.
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China
Hainan Island
The
Bangkok
Chao Phraya River
Gulf of Siam
Chao
Kelly
Klongs
Thailand
Jack Sullivan
Siam
Bedlam
Klong
Athens readers clash over Dr Crane column and litter Issue
A reader letter attacks Dr Crane’s sociology column as egotistical and harmful while another writer rants about littering in Athens County. The exchange highlights concerns about column influence and local roadside trash, plus a note on federal river project funding and a Moscow timber racket arrest.
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Athens
Michael
Dr. Crane
Jackie Kennedy Proves Effective Public Relations Asset Abroad
George E. Sokolsky argues the United States lags in world propaganda until Mrs. John F. Kennedy demonstrates soft power during her international trip. He praises her cultural diplomacy, language skills, and conduct, urging future missions to Spanish-speaking nations and suggesting alternatives for showcasing American art and governance.
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United States
Khrushchev
Kremlin
Soviet Russia
Bay of Pigs
John F. Kennedy
la Scala
Kennedy
Europe
Asia
State Department
Congress
Jackie
India
Eleanor Roosevelt
Jackie Kennedy
Caroline
Joe Doakes
Cavil
Dear Abby Advice On Wealthy Widow And Brass Shiners
A 55 year old man writes of a widow who married a 77 year old man for money then plans to use him until he dies. Abby warns he is being used and should leave. A separate note on a husband asking his wife to shine his brass earns a witty salute. A new mother wonders about returning a $5 gift from a frail widow. Abby advises keeping it and gifting later. A jokey tip for nylon hose makers closes.
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Abby
Detroit
Miami
Florida
Weight loss advice from Dr Crane Personal Case
The column presents Jack J a 42 year old man at 205 pounds 5 ft 9 in urged by his doctor to lose 35 pounds to improve heart health and libido. It explains how excess fat lengthens blood vessels drains heart energy and raises disease risk while noting differing impacts on male and female erotic vigor. A diet chart is offered with request for 20 cents and a stamped envelope to obtain How to Lose 10 Lbs in 10 Days.
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the Messenger
Dr. Crane
Athens
APA
AMA
Jack
Jack J
Lanesville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mrs. Clarice Erwin of Langsville visited her sister Mrs. Helen Bolin in Middleport. Columbus guests William Johnson and family visited Mrs. Johnson's parents Mr and Mrs. Carol Pierce Sr. and David, also visiting Mrs. Johnson's brother. Rustie Pierce family of Salem Center plus visits by the Wilcox family from Chillicothe. Bernard Ledlie and Blaine Caldwalder of Columbus called on relatives. The Treadways returned from New Mexico with their children.
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Langsville
Clarice Erwin
Middleport
Helen Bolin
William Johnson
Columbus
Johnson
Carol Pierce Sr
David
Rustie
Pierce
Salem Center
Robert Wilcox
Sherry
Jonathan
Chillicothe
F. W. Wilcox
Tim
Bernard Ledlie
T. Ledlie
Blaine Caldwalder
Alpha Barr
Everette Treadway
New Mexico
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Anatole
France
Theodore Roosevelt
Jim Bishop
Chao Phraya
Elizabeth K. Michael
Athens County
Cleveland
West Virginia
Indiana
Anne M. Adams
Scioto
Board of Engineers For Rivers and Harbors
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Scioto River
Moscow
Kostrima
George E. Sokolsky
Dear Abby
Major
Abigail van Buren
George W. Crane
Dr. Kinsey
Lanesville
Mrs
Nellie Pierce
Athens Messenger
Sunday Messenger
Onto & W Va
Cseccu
Orie “Voor
Keene Aes
U. S. and
Possessions
Ohio
Associated Press
Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
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