Price of Government in Kennedy Era Taxes Rise and Deficit Grows
The piece argues Kennedy’s wage and price guidelines fail to curb rising government costs. It outlines three budget conditions, predicts a 109 billion deficit, and notes state local spending pushes total government outlays to 162 billion. Per capita tax burden nears 900 dollars while average income sits around 2223 dollars. It urges a taxpayer revolt to halt costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Department of Commerce
Southeast Asia Command Establishes Permanent U.S. Force Buildup
The Southeast Asia command led by Gen. Paul H. Hawkins will be permanent with about 12,000 U.S. troops in Vietnam and Thailand and Seventh Fleet units in position. The buildup shows aerial resupply from Okinawa, the Philippines, Japan, and Hawaii to meet any foreseeable threat. The goal is to deter Communist Chinese intervention and stop infiltration of Indochina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Vietnam
Thailand
Seventh Fleet
Southeast Asia Command
Paul H. Hawkins
United States
Southeast Asia
Okinawa
Philippines
Japan
Hawaii
Korea
Indochina
Berlin
Europe
Prudent Diet Study Shows Fewer Heart Attacks
A thousand volunteers on a five year prudent diet reduced fat intake from 40 to 30 percent. They split fats among polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, and saturated fats and cut butter milk cheeses hydrogenated fats and fatty meats. Heart attacks fell to a third to a fifth of expected as cholesterol targets were pursued. The study is run by the New York City Health Department and Framingham Mass.
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Health Department of
New York City
Framingham
Mass
U.S
Dad
Mom
J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
John Ruskin
Africa
U. S
United States
George Santayana
Growing Internship Programs Expand To City Government
The practice of employing student internes in federal and state governments is spreading to cities. Internships serve as practical training for students and aid officials, resembling political patronage in many states. The public service remains the largest employer and benefits from well trained workers.
Dear Myrna letter argues for respect and responsibility
A columnist replies to a college senior, defending Miss Blanding of Vassar and criticizing the student's disrespectful tone. He urges maturity, responsibility, and proper conduct toward educators and peers, noting the value of character over grades and warning against rash judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresham
Joe
Miss Blanding
Vassar
America
Dear Abby column reader questions on marriage and desire
Readers send anonymous notes about husband theft laws liking uniforms and emotional burnout. Abby advises on fixation with uniforms, law limits on kidnapping, and possible glandular mood shifts guiding Poor Me toward medical evaluation.
Differences in Kerr-Mills and King-Anderson medical plans
James Marlow outlines two major Medicare style options then current in Congress. The Kerr-Mills plan provides free coverage to those who qualify while state variations limit eligibility and benefits. The King-Anderson proposal would fund self paid insurance via Social Security taxes but exclude about 3 million over 65 from eligibility and require individuals to cover most doctor bills.
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Kennedy
American Medical Association
AMA
Kerr - Mills
King-Anderson
Congress
Sen
Robert Kerr
Oklahoma
Rep
Wilbur Mills
Arkansas
Goldwater Roosevelt ticket proposed to challenge Kennedy in 1964
A civics class exercise by Carole A urges readers to consider a Republican slate to beat Kennedy and Johnson in 1964. The author suggests Goldwater from the West and John Roosevelt of New York as a balanced ticket with strong brand names and regional representation.
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Carole
Kennedy
Carole A
Goldwater
John Roosevelt
New York
Strom Thurmond
Washington
Roosevelt
Eleanor Roosevelt
Crane
Gossip and tourism spark odd trends in 1950s notes
Hal Boyle notes mail reveals quirks in people as gossip acts as emotional release for balanced individuals and gossips show maladjustment. Argentina and Chile plan Antarctic tours for summer with penguin motels teased. Experts weigh home building beyond mere living.
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New York
Argentina
Chile
Antarctica
Perry County Court Notes Cover Marriages and Wills
Marriage licenses issued for Rex C. Crooks and Donna Hazlett. Robert Bond and Judith Stickhorn. Estates listed for Alice Minturn Crooksville, Mrs. Howard Tewksberry Crooksville, Peter Mchalich Corning Route 2. Will of Joseph Dorsey leaves everything to Jennie. Marjorie and Harold Kittler divorce case. custody and support details. Legal notices include property interests ruled in Jackson Two. Odds and quotes sections feature general advice and trivia from The Athens Messenger.
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Howard Tewksberry
Crooksville
Edwin Pitcock
C. M. Bennett
Peter Mchalich
Corning Route 2
John S. Stanton
Lester G. Essington
James D. Thompson
Joseph Dorsey
Pike
Jennie
Marion Probasco
Rex Probasco
Terrace Addition
L. M
Rhoda Joanes
Junction City
Route 1
Marjorie
Harold Kittler
A. S. McGonagle
Yarger Addition
Jackson
Snider-Flantt Lumber Co
New Lexington
Arthur Hartley
Porter By Mrs Garnet Russell Porter
Mrs Lewis Switzer spent a day with Mr and Mrs Harry Wagner. Mrs G G Gullett had weekend guests Mr and Mrs Ralph Coburn Huntington. Mrs Charles Russell and Cathy, Mrs Garnet Russell and Betty visited a day with Mr and Mrs Kerr Denny and Jimmie. Mrs Harry Ruff Janet Denney and Miss Thelma Denney visited an evening with Mr and Mrs Charles Russell and family. Mrs G G Gullett is ill at her home with two broken ribs.
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Garnet Russell Porter
Lewis Switzer
Harry Wagner
G. G. Gullett
Ralph Coburn
Huntington
Charles Russell
Cathy
Garnet Russell
Betty
Kerr Denny
Jimmie
Harry Ruff
Janet Denney
Thelma Denney
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Myrna
P.S
China
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Abby
Western Union
Salvation Army
James Marlow
England
George W. Crane
F. D. Roosevelt
Teddy Roosevelt
McKinley
al Smith
Hal Boyle
Perry County
Rex C. Crooks
Roseville
Donna Hazlett
Robert Bond
Shawnee
Judith Stickhorn
Corning
Harry E. Conn
New Straitsville
Donna Slater
Alice Belle
Common Pleas Court
Athens Messenger
Sunday Messenger
Ohio & W. Va
Isixcecsa
Sarencsesemss
Athens
Ohio
Associated Press
The
Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
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