Winter Grips Nation In Frigid Weather Unfolds
Bitter arctic air blankets two thirds of the country with subzero readings and heavy snow. Atlanta reports two below, Nashville and Detroit set records, schools close, traffic jams form, and frostbite crowds local hospitals as storms pound the South, Midwest, and Northeast.
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Europe Endures Worst Winter In A Decade
Southern Europe endures bitter cold with nearly 50 deaths across Italy Greece and Yugoslavia and widespread snowdrifts. Venice canals iced over for days as ships wait offshore while Greece plans air drops of food and medicine. Britain endures 35th day of freezing with gas coal shortages and power cuts.
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Commission backs appointing probate judges in Maine
Augusta AP The Constitutional Commission urged the governor appoint probate judges rather than elect them. In its second report to the 101st Legislature the panel said probate work is increasingly complex and the office crucial to the judiciary, recommending the same appointment method used for the Supreme, Superior and District Courts. A representative proposed a study on replacing county with district probate courts.
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Portland
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Flatery as a Mirror of Self-Perception
An essay explores how flattery shapes a person’s self view by reflecting desires back to them. It argues that excessive praise creates reliance on external validation and can distort genuine self understanding.
Kennedy Outlines Controversial Tax Plan Details and Goals
President Kennedy released a 12 500 word message detailing a three year phase in of broad tax cuts totaling 13.6 billion dollars with 3.4 billion in revenue changes. The plan would cut individual rates to a sliding 14 65 percent and corporate rates to 50 and 47 percent by set years while expanding dependents credits and standard deductions. It aims to spur employment and economic activity though faces congressional opposition over deficits.
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Maine Lawmakers Consider Tax and Revenue Studies
Maine legislators filed bills to study income tax feasibility and to end sales tax exemptions on essentials. Rep. Kenneth P. MacLeod proposed taxing food and goods including ships stores and fuel, aiming for over 14 million in added revenue. Rep. Myron Rust sought a 25 thousand dollar study fund for corporate and personal income tax. Senate leaders indicated future need for income tax as revenue grows. A separate 25 thousand dollar pilot study on forest land valuation proposed by Sen. Harvey Johnson. Benjamin Turner urged a 5.1 million bond for highway construction in 1965-67.
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Myron P Rust
York
Legislative Research Committee
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Robert A. Marden
Waterville
Harvey Johnson
Smithfield
Benjamin A. Turner
Auburn
State Highway Commission
Tax change to hit wide segments
President Kennedy proposes tax reforms affecting about 6.5 million earners by shifting many from itemized deductions to the standard 10 percent deduction. The plan would start later, aim for full effect in 1956, and depend on Congress. It would raise or cut taxes across income levels with substantial shifts for middle earners with two children.
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Maine lawmakers clash over Kittery bridge plans
Rep. William E. Dennett and Sen. William R. Cole push rival bills to study and potentially build a parallel toll bridge from Kittery to Portsmouth. Dennett seeks a $25,000 study by the Maine New Hampshire Interstate Bridge Authority to compare options against Cole’s toll free upstream proposal. Varney opposes Cole’s high level design and bond limits while advocating authority responsibility and toll financing.
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Four-Year Old Missiles Antiques Of Rocket Age
Washington reports Ameri can missiles like Jupiter and Thor aging into antiques after four years and plans to withdraw 30 Jupiters from Italy and 15 from Turkey while Britain removes 60 Thors. NATO moves toward a Polaris submarine based deterrent by 1970 with Turkey discussing replacing Jupiters with Polaris.
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