LBJ Considers Budget Cut For Tax Increase Vote Likely
President Johnson signals willingness to cut 8 to 9 billion dollars from his proposed budget in return for passage of a 9 billion dollar tax increase. White House aims to reduce the next fiscal year's deficit to about 5 billion or less, depending on Vietnam spending.
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Washington
Johnson
Wilbur D. Miles
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
D-Ark
International Monetary System
U. S
Congress
Europe
Britain
Belgium
Netherlands
West Germany
Italy
Switzerland
Federal Reserve Board
Constitution Avenue
LBJ
Johnson plans moderate troop increase for Vietnam
Reliable sources report the Johnson administration will send more troops to Vietnam, possibly about 35 000 including a new division and supporting units, with some reservists likely called up. President Johnson left for his Texas ranch after addressing a business group.
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Robert H. Phelps
New York Times News
Washington
Johnson
Vietnam
William C. Westmoreland
Texas
Johnson City
Sheraton Park Hotel
National Alliance of Businessmen
Kennedy
New York
Christmas Gift Makeup Mirror Delayed By Postal Error
Mrs. Frank N. Philpot of Athens seeks help after ordering a portable lighted makeup mirror from a New York firm in early December 1967. Her check cleared December 21, 1967, but the package was returned because it was sent to an incorrect address. The company says it will re mail the item to the correct address immediately.
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New York
Frank N. Philpot
Athens
Jobs for the Handicapped in Decatur and Nearby
The Tennessee Valley Rehabilitation Center can assist handicapped job seekers. It serves all handicaps individually and is located on the John C. Calhoun Junior College campus.
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Decatur
Tennessee Valley Rehabilitation Center
John C. Calhoun Junior College
Customer order delay from Executive Research Institute inc
Reader from Moulton asks about a January book order from Executive Research Institute Inc New York. Officials say the order should have arrived and a replacement book will be sent, expected to reach soon.
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Executive Research Institute, Inc
New York
J. P., Moulton
Motel Clothing Lost at Key West: Guest Seeks Help
In late January a guest left clothing at the Howard Johnson Motel in Key West Florida. After contacting Marathon Florida the motel promised to send the items but the writer has not yet received them. A motel official will check into the matter and contact the guest.
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Howard Johnson
Key West
Fla
Marathon
H. B
Hartseller
Kennedy Declares Presidential Run From Zero Start
Sen Robert F Kennedy announced his bid for the Democratic nomination saying he starts “from about zero” with plans for a fast start, including a California primary run. He urged Sen Eugene McCarthy to join in a tandem challenge to President Johnson as McCarthy predicted he could be the strongest candidate. Johnson, in Texas, teased Kennedy’s move, while Kennedy gained some Democratic support in several states.
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John Morganthaler
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Robert F. Kennedy
President Johnson
Sen
Eugene J
McCarthy
John Burns
Kennedy
New York
Oregon
Wyoming
Iowa
South Dakota
Rhode Island
Vermont
Massachusetts
California
Johnson
Washington
Texas
Kenne
Boston
Eugene J. McCarthy
Dminn
Allies Claim Lopsided Win Near Saigon in War Sweep
Allied forces led by South Vietnamese rangers and U S cavalry reported a decisive victory in swamplands west of Saigon. The operation, described as the war’s largest offensive, killed about 600 Viet Cong, with 128 guerrilla deaths near Quang Ngai and two American fatalities.
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Saigon
U.S. 11Th Light Infantry Brigade
Quang Ngai
U.S
Cap
Kennedy Faces Mixed Cheers At St Patrick’s Day Parade
Robert F. Kennedy campaigned for the Democratic presidential nomination in New York City drawing loud cheers and boos along Fifth Avenue. He paused at St Patrick’s Cathedral to greet clerics including Archbishop Cooke and saluted Mayor Lindsay before continuing down the parade route amid hostile as well as supportive reactions.
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New York
Robert F. Kennedy
Fifth Avenue
Boston
Kennedy
Washington
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Terence J. Cooke
Philip Blaiberg Returns Home After Heart Transplant
Philip Blaiberg, the sole survivor of six heart transplant attempts, returned to his Cape Town home 74 days after surgery. He received a farewell kiss from a nurse and was told hospital germs are tougher than those outside.
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Associated Press
Cape Town
South Africa
Philip Blaiberg
Limestone Crash Claims 2 Lives Near Browns Ferry Road
Athens reports two residents, William Henry Wiggins aged 39 and William Lee Bailey aged 17, died in a weekend auto crash 2.6 miles west of Athens on Browns Ferry Road. Coroner Charles Sammet said both died of head injuries after the car skidded 60 feet on wet pavement and was pinned by the tree.
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Athens
Athens 10
William Henry Wiggins
William Lee Bailey
Here
Browns Ferry
Limestone County
Charles Sammet
Gas Fired Outdoor Grills Arrive From Davidson Heating
Just received shipment of gas fired outdoor grills from Davidson Heating Service. For installation or inquiry contact 353-4623. Adv. May include model options and pricing details.
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Davidson Heating Service
Spot Your Name in Decatur Daily Classified Ads
Daily ad invites readers to spot their name in the Decatur Daily classified section. Five names are drawn from local phone directories each day and published in the classifieds, with a prize of a free theater ticket to any Decatur venue of the winner’s choice.
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Decatur
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DAILY
Gateway
Princess
Bowline
Thunderbird
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TRVA
Logan B. Hendricks
Small Business Administration
Washington, D. C
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State National Bank
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New Hampshire
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John V. Lindsay
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Lurleen Wallace
Alabama
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Magnavox
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