Congress Goes Home For Easter Recess To Cloudy Political Time
Congress exits Capitol Hill for Easter recess as lawmakers say the break will gauge public mood on race unrest, Vietnam, and fiscal woes. After tense talks on tax and spending, the session faces voter pressure, civil rights action, and reorganization plans before resuming April 22.
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Auto Production By Firms Listed
Automotive News issued a weekly report detailing auto production by makes, comparing this week with last week and noting 1968 totals. Chevrolet built 7,900 trucks this week versus 10,588 prior week. Dodge 2,100 versus 3,579. Ford 9,000 and 6,635. International 3,540 and 3,552. Jeep 2,160 and 2,165.
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Need for Tax Hike Emphasized by Johnson Adviser
Arthur Okun, head of the Council of Economic Advisers, urged the House Ways and Means Committee to promptly raise taxes to meet fiscal 1969 revenue needs despite hopes for peace in Vietnam. He said it is unrealistic to expect a rapid, lasting peace will substantially change revenue requirements.
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