Stimulus, Medicare, and Bridge: a dated opinion mix
A column discusses possible stimulus actions to offset social security tax, the prospect of earlier Medicare benefits, and the 1966 economic outlook. It weaves in a bridge hands analysis from Jacoby & Son, noting bidding shifts and score implications in a national charity game by the American Contract Bridge League.
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Lreup
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Social Security tax hike could restrain 1966 economy
The piece analyzes a proposed 1966 increase in Social Security taxes to fund higher benefits and Medicare, noting potential deflationary pressure on early 1966 demand. It considers delaying timing, larger excise cuts, or further income tax relief as cushions against the tax rise.
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New York
Congress
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The Ruffled Spouse Clobberus Husbandus
The item appears as a satirical or nonsensical notice with no clear real-world event. It seems to reference a fictitious spouse headline and uses playful language without concrete facts or dates.
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