Wild Eyed Spending by the John Birch Society
Senator George McGovern points to a Boston Globe report detailing the John Birch Society's rising deficits. The group shows 1963 debt of 210,954 vs 84,612 in 1962, framed as a critique of their anti government rhetoric and fiscal mismanagement.
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Carrie Nation
The Needle by Francis Gillon
Barry rises from a haberdashery to a department store as Goldwater urges no guarantees. The piece questions whether he will remember conservative pledges when highlighting Democratic failures. Absentees seek Milier VP nod with a Gobel TV nod. Ike’s WW2 veterans praise leadership at the Republican convention.
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Common Sense Satire Notes Goldwater and Johnson References
A satirical column mocks Senator Goldwater and President Johnson with a string of political jabs. It parodies campaign bravado, anti poverty and anti descrimination agencies, daylight saving time, and a mock Air Force jet preparing for Goldwater. The piece lampoons Boobus Americanus and current political figures through humor and sarcasm.
Washington and small business plan to fix Social Security
The article notes Congress must address Social Security funding rather than increasing benefits. Rep. John Ashbrook analyzed 24 status reports, finding six years 1958–1963 ran deficits totaling 216 million to 1.271 billion with only 1961 a small surplus. It traces tax rates from 1 percent in 1937 to 7 percent today and toward 9 14 percent in 1968 as payroll totals rise.
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John Ashbrook
Ohio
C.W. Harder
Social Security taxes and rising benefits questioned
Wage taxes of 100 dollars a week yield 95 after deductions while 1.25 million new beneficiaries join yearly. Rep Ashbrook cites 1952 outlays near 2.0 billion, 1954 predicted 1.167 billion vs 3.276 billion actual, arguing higher taxes from other sources may be needed to sustain payments and criticizing using Social Security to fund welfare programs.
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Editor's Notebook Questions Goldwater Candidacy
A reader urged specificity on Senator Barry Goldwater's statements. The notebook reprints Goldwater remarks argued against a federal education grant in aid program, noting potential embarrassments as the campaign advances and asking readers for input on other pronouncements to scrutinize.
Dictator talk shows clash over democracy and school issues
Fragmented quotes reflect a debate on dictatorship versus democracy with remarks on school integration, Supreme Court authority, foreign aid, and centralized government. The passage hints at political tensions, party loyalty, and upcoming electoral judgment.
Taxed to Level Ground Confiscatory Policy Cited
A quoted opinion argues that a graduated tax is confiscatory in nature, aiming to reduce all men to a common level and effectively leveling economic standing through its impact and purpose. The remark notes the tax’s broad reach and perceived social aim.
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