Tax Cut Demand Rises Amid Weekend Pressure in Washington
Economists and political leaders call for immediate tax relief as pressure mounts nationwide. Republican and Democratic voices join outside groups including the Committee for Economic Development which urges a temporary 20 percent rate cut if March and April lag February. A ten-month to one-year term is proposed to curb inflation while Congress studies a simpler fairer tax system.
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Washington
Congress
Committee For Economic Development
Walter Reuther
United Auto Workers
Snow Storm Paralyzes Eastern Regions Straining Power Grids
Wide spread blizzard wrecked electrical service across several eastern states leaving hundreds of thousands without heat and light. Repair crews raced to restore power as emergency measures were deployed, yet communities faced sudden paralysis of home life and travel. Public utilities stressed their responsibility while warning of the storm’s striking reach.
Why Run Trains Every Day A Railroads Plight Highlighted
Railroads struggle with passenger traffic and shaky finances as hearings resume before the Senate Interstate Commerce subcommittee led by Senator Smathers. Only 35 percent of intercity passenger demand remains, down from a prior level, prompting many railroads to trim passenger trains and seek relief.
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Senate Interstate Commerce Subcommittee
Senate
George A Smathers
Florida
Senate Aguiny
New Haven
Decline of Fast Trains Between New York and Boston
The piece notes a drop from 12 fast NYC Boston trains to two strong limiteds NYC Chicago by the New York Central since 1948. It argues railroads cap capacity, questions split service days between roads, and suggests a need for a better solution to railroading woes affecting Fairfield County commuters.
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New York
Boston
New York Central
Chicago
Los Angeles
England
Fairfield County
New York City
Urban Sprawl Seen Risk to Nation’s Health by 1980
Dr David E Price warns in Philadelphia that by 1980 the United States will house about 230 million people with 75 percent in urban areas. He says failure to solve political and health infrastructure issues will impair the health of 175 million and notes health services stop at city edges.
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David E. Price
Bureau of State Services
The
Public Health Service
National Health Forum
Philadelphia
Patriotic offer to Uncle Sam stalls tax relief plan
An appeal urges taxpayers to waive paying the amount due on April 5 in income tax. The note promises to act for the nation and economy by spending the waived funds to help end the recession.
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Uncle Sam
Anniversary marks evolution of presidential press conferences
The Waterbury American notes the 45th anniversary of the presidential press conference. It recalls early channels to the press from Woodrow Wilson to Dwight D. Eisenhower, the White House spokesman, and written question stipulations. The piece considers how this institution has evolved with varied presidents and the public's direct access to the mind of the chief executive.
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Channeés
Wandrow Wilson
Dwight D. Eisenhower
White House
Connecticut Eases School Bus Driver Rules With Exams
The article describes proposed changes to school bus policy in Connecticut. It cites Governor Ursing and Motor Vehicles Commissioner oversight to require physical exams for drivers. Local boards would enforce exams as part of May license renewals to boost child safety on long bus routes.
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Rewentfie Ursing
Connecticut
Schuol
Stie
Economists in Policy Spotlight Amid Recession Debate
Dr James R Killian Jr argues economists now shape policy from the White House to Congress as the 1957-58 downturn prompts calls for anti slump measures. The piece notes growing economist presence in government, industry and unions and weighs tax cuts versus public works.
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James R. Killian Jr
White House
Washington
Congress
Sean
Herbert Hoover
Council of Economic Advisors
Federal Reserve System
GOP fear grows as unions tilt toward Democrats in recession
The Washington GOP convention warns of labor unions led by Reuther and associates taking political control. Meantime unions face job losses across steel, mining, aircraft, and building, pushing rank and file toward Democratic candidates in 1960 and beyond.
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Meany-Reuther
John L. Lewis
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Navy
Meade Alcorn
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Barry M. Goldwater
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Virginia
Ohio
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California
Goodwin J. Knight
William F. Knowland
UAW
Knowlard
Eisenhower
Roosevelt
Analysts Debate Fed Action Amid Mixed Recession Signals
AP analysis notes that Fed rate cuts may have limited impact as loan demand surpasses available credit, while no clear metric exists for long term recovery. Economists and bankers urge brighter blueprints and quicker revisions as unemployment fears persist and Britain and Germany show mixed signals.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Inter-Est
Loas
Federal Reserve
Salty critique from Mitch Miller to DJs on radio decline
Mitch Miller laments that disc jockeys built themselves into radio monarchs yet abdicated control by pandering to the corner shop audience and younger listeners. He cites Professor Jerome Wiesner of MIT predicting a ten year path to a new position.
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Mitch Miller
Nasser and Pan Arabism Rise as Middle East Tension Grows
Istanbul analyst argues that Nasser dominates the Arab world by nationalism and pan Arabism rather than communism. He notes Nasser’s victories include Suez canal nationalization and countering Western power, while Soviet aid favors Arab unity. A rusting Alexandrian ship houses interrogations with former Gestapo and NKVD personnel.
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Soviet Union
United Arab Republic
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Gamal Abdel Nasser
Jan Ersatz Hitler
Russia
Kremlin
Britain
France
United States
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Ussr
Middle East
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Morocco
Persian Gulf
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Saudi Arabia
Moslow
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Palestine
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Egypt
Moscow
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U.A.R
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Cail
al Nacher
Leopold Gleim
Gestapo
Poland
Hamid Sulferman
Connecticut Bond Clash Highlights Statisticians Publicly
Two state officials State Treasurer John Ottaviano and Finance Commissioner George Conkling clash over funding for federal highway aid. Ottaviano says no bonds needed while Conkling argues some borrowing via a special session may be essential. The dispute explains why statistics often confuse politics rather than clarify.
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List
John Ottaviano
Connecticut
George Conkling
Ribicoff
Ottaviano
Comic Dictionary Tomorrow
A playful note defines tomorrow as the day when funters work for sense and Alruithe vows to stop swearing off, reflecting lighthearted calendar humor.
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Comic Dictionary
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