Coattails Value in Congressional Races Questioned
The piece examines historical and current evidence on presidential coattails. It cites 1960 1952 1956 1948 and 1936 elections showing mixed impacts on Senate and House seats. It notes private polls forecasting modest gains for Democrats and Republicans and predicts Johnson may not gain a more pliant Congress.
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Nixon
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Adlai E. Stevenson
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Thomas E. Dewey
Lyndon B. Johnson
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Maine
Vermont
Alfred M. Landon
Roosevelt
Johnson
Congress
Taxpayer voting linked to taxpaying in 1964 returns
The piece notes that about 63 million tax returns are expected in 1964 following the Revenue Act of 1964 which reduced income taxes by 11.5 percent and created new forms. It argues a link between those who vote and those who pay taxes, citing 1960 voter turnout and the stake in the economy. It also describes changes to 1040 forms and exemptions, with 22 million using 1040A and 22 million using 1040 forms.
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Internal Revenue Service
Floodwood plant cited for large demand by Hocking Power Co
Officials of the Hocking Power Co expected a very large demand for electric service from their nearly completed Floodwood plant. Mine workers at Sunday Creek in Glouster planned a meeting to ensure coal is weighed under the four provisions of the new screen jaw. The F. L. Preston Co advertised a full line of men suits at 10 12 and 13 50. A local farmer advertised winter apples for 35 cents per bushel.
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Hocking Power Co
Floodwood
Sunday Creek Company
Glouster
F. L. Preston Co
Caterwauling Erases Rational Debate This Campaign Year
The piece contends that the presidential campaign derails issue discussion, citing Barry Goldwater’s social security position and NATO nuclear policy. It rebuts demagogic rhetoric, notes the need for rational analysis, and contrasts American rhetoric with a British approach of limiting caterwauling to two weeks.
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Curity
San Francisco
Goldwater
NATO
U.S
Western Europe
Chris Herter
Atlantic City
Pastore
Rhode Island
Viet Nam Crisis: How It Grew From Colonial Roots to War
AP summarizes the Vietnam conflict's origins from French rule through Geneva split to Saigon's war with the Viet Cong. It details guerrilla tactics, U.S. involvement rising from 1,000 to 19,500 personnel by 1966, and McNamara’s assessment of a worsened, lengthy road ahead.
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Indochina
Laos
Cambodia
Ho Chi Minh
France
Dien bin Phu
Bao Din
Ngo Dinh Diem
United States
South Viet Nam
U. S
Southeast Asia
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Diem
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Johnson
North Viet Nam
National Liberation Front of
Saigon
Num
Bers
South
Red North
Labor victory could strain U S relations and the alliance
A Wilson Labour win would complicate U S British ties including the defense partnership and nuclear fleet plans. The piece warns of radical domestic reforms like Crown Land control and vast state power, plus a tougher stance toward Polaris and independence timelines for former colonies such as British Guiana.
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London
Harold Wilson
Washington
British Guiana
U. S
Johnson
Kennedy
Labor Party
Wilson
Great Britain
Crown Land Commission
Britain
Eton
America
United States
Moscow
Europe
Cuba
South America
Income tax sharing urged between federal and state governments
Athens reader Thurlow S. Robe calls for a plan to distribute the Federal Income Tax 50-50 between the federal and state levels and then allot the state shares to all states for local use. He argues this would end Washington dependence, curb tax avoidance, and restore government by the people, with possible temporary indemnity for past abuses.
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the Messenger
Washington
Nixon
Congress
Country Boy Hits Big City Life Dear Abby
A reader pleads for help after moving to the city for better schools and culture finding her husband drawn to burlesque and ballroom dancing. The reply suggests seeking counseling to restore balance and steer him back to a steady path.
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