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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1964

Page

3

Fund Raising Item Killed In Tax Bill

The Senate Finance Committee voted 9 to 0 to remove the largest revenue item from the $11 billion tax cut measure by denying deductions for state gasoline taxes and auto tag fees. Treasury estimates this change would raise about 330 million dollars annually. The administration suffered a major defeat on this point, though won a separate 9-8 vote to keep the 4 percent tax credit on dividend income.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Treasury

Withholding Cut Likely As Tax Relief Passes House

President Johnsons request for a one step withholding tax cut seems headed for approval. Senator Smathers said the $11 billion measure should win the votes needed and Chairman Mills signaled support as well. The bill would drop the withholding rate from 18 to 15 percent this year and set a permanent 14 percent level thereafter.

Washington Johnson George A. Smathers Dfla Finance Committee Wilbur D. Mills D-Ark House Ways and Means Committee

New Liquor Licenses Proposed in New York State

A three member commission appointed by Gov. Rockefeller recommends a new type tavern license not tied to meals and supports separate licenses clarifying the business. The panel, led by Lawrence E. Walsh, also urges bottle sales in supermarkets and drug stores, sparking industry criticism.

N.Y. State New York Broadway Rockefeller Lawrence E. Walsh New York State Commission Busie Jmess

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Missile clash as Goldwater questions ICBM reliability

Secretary McNamara attacked Senator Goldwater for saying U S long range missiles are not dependable during Goldwater’s New Hampshire campaign. Goldwater, a presidential candidate, defended his view citing risks to the ICBM fleet and noting electromagnetic pulse concerns.

Washington Robert 8. McNamara Sen Barry Goldwater U.S McNamara Goldwater Arizona New Hampshire Johnson Asst Arthur Sylvester Sen. Goldwater Portsmouth N.H Air Force Reservist Air Force Reserve United States

Romney Sees Similar Goals In State and Federal Plans

Governor Romney compared his Michigan legislative agenda with the President's message to Congress. He said both aim to reduce poverty illiteracy and disease but differ in approach. He urged cooperation between government individuals and volunteers and asked lawmakers to approve a record 624 million dollars in next year's spending.

Lansing Mich George Romney Johnson Congress Romney Michigan

GOP Pushes TV Debates Between Final 1964 Candidates

Washington UPI Miller urges President Johnson to honor Kennedy’s 1960 pledge for more than four debates with Johnson and Kennedy in 1964. Miller notes Johnson pressed for debates in 1960 and 1968 and cites Kennedy Nixon debates as pivotal to Kennedy’s win. He criticizes Johnson for juggling programs, taxes, and the budget.

Washington UPI William E. Miller Johnson John F. Kennedy Miller Kennedy al Committee Richard M. Nixon National Committee GOP

Rocky and Goldwater See Early New Hampshire Momentum

In Concord, Gov. Nelson Rockefeller and Sen. Barry Goldwater express optimism after first New Hampshire campaign forays. Rockefeller notes strong reception. Goldwater calls crowds surprising and encouraging. Both used personal street tactics and formal speeches in Portsmouth and Manchester.

Concord N.H Nelson A. Rockefeller Barry Goldwater New Hampshire Rockefeller Manchester Goldwater Washington Arizona New York Portsmouth John F. Kennedy

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