Inflation nerves clash with tax plans and stock hopes
The piece critiques tax ideas to tame inflation and warns against relying on rumored capital gains. It notes investor anecdotes, urges caution, and stresses that last year’s gains were rare. In Boston, a revised Boston-Maine Rail schedule caused commuter confusion at the start of Daylight Saving Time.
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What's Behind All the Insistence on Surtax
Analysis of the Johnson administration's push for a 6 percent income tax surtax amid opposition. Questions whether the move funds social security, counters inflation, or finances Vietnam, with inflation fears tied to troop buildup and war costs.
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Bright Orange Uniforms for Cleveland Garbage Crews
Cleveland will spend about $60 000 to outfit its 2 000 garbage collectors rubbish crews and other service department employees in bright orange uniforms Service Director Robert Kelly said homeowners frequently mistake garbage collectors for prowlers.
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Shot in VC's Rear End Becomes Laundry Bag Laugh
Pfc. Dick Magnuson recalls firing a shot at a foggy VC figure in a jungle tunnel but hits a bundle of dirty Viet Cong laundry instead. The Worcester, Massachusetts soldier describes the moment and its relieved irony amid combat heat and fear.
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