Tax Reaction by Common Man and Big Business to 1968 Plan
Editorial argues the 10 percent income tax and corporate surtax are patriotic for Vietnam War funding. It notes the likely $29 billion federal deficit for fiscal 1968 and predicts even with proposed tax changes the peacetime deficit could reach $18 to $13 billion. It warns deficits arise from overspending and questions the permanence of any temporary surtax. The piece urges confidence that new government revenue would not become a long term budgeting incentive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Mils
Johnson
Mits
The Envelopes Promise Big Wins in Odd Mailer
A man in ordinary circumstances receives three envelopes falsely claiming he has already won $75,000 with no questions or purchases. He is urged to join a club and use a mail order form for cheap merchandise. The promised prizes vanish as each lucky number is topped by another, though he does receive the ordered gag item. The mailer hints that next time he may win.
Fur Trade Across i Sot and Other Crossword Clues
A jumble of crossword style clues and partial answers covering fur trade terms, animal pelts, and misc wordplay including phrases like white fur, rabbit fur, sable, and Japanese outcasts with scattered definitions and grid-style hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
North Vietnam
Local newspaper staff and roles listed
The text lists names such as Che Baytuum Sun Fred Hartman Bill Hartman John Wadley Preston Pendergrass Beulah Mae Jackson Paul Putman Ann B. Pritchett outlining editor publisher general manager business manager managing editor and assistants. It resembles a masthead with staff positions and personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hartman
Bill Hartman
John Wadley
Preston Pendergrass
Beulah Mae Jackson
Paul Putman
Ann B. Pritchett
Succere
Pro-Me Provokes Glass Glasses Column Backlash
A writer apologizes for a self centered column proposing child safe drinking glass ideas. A caller ridicules his anti business view and extols the Nothing Law as everything ends up as nothing. The exchange reveals frustrations with missing tools and everyday consumer goods amid a humorous defense of progress.
Quick Quiz: Presidential nicknames and Alaska flag facts
The piece quizzes readers on which president was nicknamed "Sir Veto" due to vetoes, with Andrew Johnson as the answer. It also asks what is represented on the Alaska state flag, which features a blue field with gold stars representing the Big Dipper and the North Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Johnson
Bible Verse Proverbs 13 1 A Wise Son Hears Instruction
A faithful proverb notes a wise son heeds his father's instruction while a rebuke may come as a sharp warning. The verse contrasts listening with disregarding guidance, stressing filial obedience and tempering pride. The line reinforces moral training and discipline within family instruction.
Mystery Men Vanish From McMillan Office Payroll
Washington column reports elusive workers on Rep. John McMillan’s payroll vanished after 1943 and 1946, with one George Hall in Marion, DC misrecorded as living there yet never seen. A bird nest disruption scene at the White House and St Albans tennis crowd note Secretary McNamara and other officials in Washington society.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
John McMillan
Ds.c
McMillan
House
George Hall
Marion
D.C
McBillan
Hall
Virginia
Archie Gales
Gasque Motor Company
David Hall
Pearl Harbor
Ubout
Washington, D.C
Florence
S.C
Secrrtary of
Robert McNamara
St Albans Episcopal Prep School
Georgetown
Kennedy
St. Albans
Orville Freeman
Stewart Udall
Walt Rostow
Harry McPherson
Joe Clark
D-Pa
Joe Tydings
D-Md
Jacob Javits
New York
Charles Percy
Ilinois
Jackie Kennedy
Allie Ritzenberg
McNamara
Hitzenberg
Rostow
White House
Bob Manning
Manning
Doctor Mailbag: Coffee, Acidosis, and Hysterectomy Checks
Q A reader asks if instant coffee harms kidneys and about diabetes blood sugar with coffee. A Caffeine is a mild diuretic but not harmful. a study on diabetics used instant coffee and is inconclusive. Also notes tea and coffee can be healthful in moderation and fitted to taste. coffee blamed for wrinkles. Q How serious is acidosis and can it reverse? A Defined as carbonic acid buffering failure, with causes including kidney failure and diabetes. treatment depends on cause. Q After hysterectomy, cancer risk and pelvic exams? A Cancer possible in adjacent tissues. recommends checkups and Pap smears at least twice yearly.
Today In History Aug 11 1967 Highlights Events
On this date in 194 a formal peace announcement ended warfare between France and the Viet Minh in Indochina. Other notes include 1902 Holmes appointed to the Supreme Court, 1928 Hoover accepts GOP nomination, 1944 bombers from Italian bases hit Iwo Jima, 1945 Allies accept surrender offer, and ten years ago a Quebec airliner crash killed 79. Five years ago Cosmonaut Andrian Nixolayay launched a Gorbit mission. One year ago Mao speech edition recalls deleted People's Daily.
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Associated Press
France
Indochina
Oliver Wendel Holmes
U.S. Supreme Court
Herbert Hoover
Palo Alto
Calif
Iwo Jima
Japan
Quebec
Andrian Nixolayay
People’s Daily
Peking
Mao Tse Tung
De Gaulle Under Scrutiny As Aging Leader Walks Tightrope
Washington report details Charles de Gaulle's aging presidency and fading support. Critics label his policies erratic as he clashes with allies, questions about Vietnam stance, and calls for French autonomy in a shifting global order. The piece surveys his Franco Anglo relations and domestic challenges.
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Quebec
United States
Britain
Viettnam
de Gaule
Vietnam
Play Bridge With Jacoby by Oswald and James Jacoby
Oswald and James Jacoby present a bridge analysis where South wins a heart lead, draws trumps, and relies on a diamond continuation. The article critiques South's play, noting a better plan would avoid guessing by delaying the final diamond and using a club to force East’s ace, outlining improved defenses and turn points.
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South
East
West
Dummy
Bridge bidding puzzle from Seneae Daily challenge
In a four handed bidding sequence West North East South opens one heart double passes. South passes two spades, North passes two notrump, East passes. You hold four spades and a stopper. You are asked what to bid after partner opens two clubs over your two notrump bid and partner now bids three clubs. Decide the best response. Tomorrow’s answer.
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