Tax Cuts Spark a Coming Budget Boom and Taxes Rise
Sylvia Porter argues the government can balance the budget by cutting spending or raising revenue through taxes as a booming economy lifts personal and corporate incomes. With excise and corporate taxes rising ahead of 1956, the treasury may see higher receipts, supporting a predicted budget balance for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Porter
Ashington
Treasury
G.O.P
Eisenhower
America
Washington
Collegiate Farm Envoys and a Language Barrier
Washington dispatch notes a language barrier during briefings for nine college students traveling to South America on a farm youth exchange. Mary Louise Ansberry of San Adro California expects no trouble in Uruguay, while Betty Jane Owen recalls the spoils system and Civil Service moves. The Old Ebbitt bar, dating to the Civil War era, remains noted for its sign about one man on his feet.
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South America
Mary Louise Ansberry
San Adro
Calif
Uruguay
Betty Jane Owen
Agriculture Department
Washington
Ebbitt
Defense voices and plans on future NATO defense funding
Defense Secretary Wilson discusses wartime industry shifts and a future market. Henry Ford II touts a 1956 expansion of 500 million dollars. NATO’s Gruenther says progress makes defense of the alliance feasible within years. Dewey states he has no intention to return to politics.
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Henry Ford TI
NATO
Alfred M. Gruenther
Thomas E. Dewey
Trucker hits twice in same Omaha lot prompt note policy
Frank Gibilisco, a merchandising manager in Omaha, sought a new parking spot after his car was struck twice in the same lot by his own company trucks. The drivers left notes detailing the incidents each time.
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Omaha, Neb
Frank Gibilisco
City Seeks Bids for Sanitary Sewers Cedar Rapids
Notice from Cedar Rapids City Council invites sealed bids for sanitary sewer construction on multiple streets in Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa. Plans and specs are on file. bids due November 3 1955 at 10:00 AM. bid security required with 10 percent of bid. project to involve clay or concrete sewers and manholes with cast iron connections.
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Cine
Cedar Rapids
O Rapids
Linn County
Mt. Vernon Atheast
Biren
Ousenon
Poli
Point
Glass Road
Center Point Road
C Council
Iowa Bank
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Harman W. Nichols
Defense
Wilson
Second Street
RIAL
Miracle
Fred E. Diers
Park Ave
Tonval
Ork. Ptte Ber
Call Thomas
Kohler
Thomas
Plumbing Service
15Th Street
Arante
Eoch
Chen
Ontry
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