Payroll tax trend gains national traction in cities
Mayor Johnson notes that over a hundred cities in five states already tax payrolls. The plan would tax earnings of residents and commuters, typically at 1 percent or 1.5 percent, aiming to relieve property tax loads while funding urban services. Risks include cross-border retaliation and potential unfair splits between employers and employees.
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Cedar Rapids
What If Real Republican Lost
A Walter Lippmann column revived a proposal for the 1964 Republican nomination to go to a candidate who passes as a real Republican in the eyes of the old guard. The piece questions whether defining real and selecting the right individual can settle the party's fate, noting Alf Landon’s 1936 defeat and urging action.
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Walter Lippmann
Republican Party
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Landon
Romney
Gov. Rockefeller
Richard Nixon
California
Barry Goldwater
Michigan
Hamlet
Walter Reuther
Ashington
George Romney
NBC
Lawrence
American Motors Corporation
Willkie
Dwight Eisenhower
Robert Taft
Ohio
Two Looks at George Romney A GOP Hopeful
The profile contrasts George Romney with the candidates and party dynamics of 1964. Romney’s reluctance, business background, and vision for reform are set against Rockefeller Nixon Goldwater and a call for a bottom up approach, with emphasis on images and economic policy.
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George Romney
G.O.P
Congo Premier Adoulas Washington Visit Timely for U N Credit
Premier Cyrille Adoula's Washington trip comes as Congo builds a central government and curbs secessionist threats. He meets Kennedy and U N officials while seeking improved ties with Belgium and helping shield Congo from Cold War pressure.
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Cyrille Adoula
Washington
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Adoula
U.N
Kennedy
Rusk
World Bank
Moise Tshombe
Katanga
Antoine Gizenga
Orientale
Tshombe
Gizenga
General Assembly
Belgium
U.S
Khrushchev
Moscow
This Day Kills Paper on Subs Military Does Some Muzzling Too
A young naval officer, Lieutenant Marc Arnheiter, was killed as admirals silence a warning about weak submarine defenses. The piece cites military muzzling and the dangers posed by enemy submarines, Edwin in the office of the chief of naval.
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Marc Arnheiter
Arnheiter
Russia
United States
U.S.A
Settle
Lieut
Waymight
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Lieut Arnheiter
Admiral Settle
Governor's plan for Iowa toll road authority discussed
A 1952 note reports Governor Beardsley would appoint a study committee to explore creating an Iowa toll road authority to build express turnpikes. The item also previews other 10 20 30 years ago notes on public service and wartime submarine debates.
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Iowa Toll Road Authority
Bob Jones
Cedar Rapids Exchange Club
National Exchange Club
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