Administration Moves Toward 10 Percent Tax Hike
Washington reports President Johnson signals tax hike to cover a growing federal deficit. He hints at adjustments to a 6 percent surcharge while private talks with lawmakers continue. Treasury Secretary Fowler warned the 1968 deficit could hit 24 billion if contingencies arise, reinforcing tax increase calls.
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Bus Crash on Pikes Peak Kills Two Elderly Women
A Maryland tour bus on Pikes Peak veered off a narrow curve and crashed, killing two women from Baltimore. Thirty-two onboard were injured, with six in critical condition. the driver was briefly questioned, eight years on the job. The passengers, including travelers like Eugene Martin, described a calm response as help arrived. The incident occurred as the group completed the final leg of a nationwide tour.
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Postage hike backs taxed by House Post Office subcommittee
Washington UPI report says a 5 cent letter stamp may rise to 6 cents with air mail and 4 to 6 cents for postcards as President Johnson seeks 1.2 billion postal deficit relief. Subcommittee aims for about 825 million in new revenue amid GOP doubts and changes to magazine and non profit rates. In Oklahoma, O W Yother’s murder trial was postponed due to heat. trial will be postponed to fall.
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