Handbag rant presses boycott of Cuban goods
A provocative column derides Castro’s regime and urges a U S boycott of Cuban imports including reptile handbags, sugar, and tobacco. It cites 1902 and 1934 trade accords and warns American tourism and commerce will falter without a hard stance against Cuba. The piece condemns Cuban policies and calls for comprehensive sanctions.
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Proverb Wisdom on Tongue Cautions and Consequences
Daily meditation cites Proverbs 17 9 to warn that covering a transgression leads to love while repeating it destroys friendships true speech saves face. It cautions against false testimony rash promises and careless talk that may cause harm, sorrow and financial loss due to loose talk.
No Soviet Fairy Godmothers Warns Major General Hamlett
Maj. Gen. Barksdale Hamlett, formerly commander in Berlin, warns Americans against wishful thinking about Soviet intentions. He argues the USSR seeks world domination, with Berlin as a strategic fulcrum to fracture NATO and dominate Europe, urging balance, bold realism, and vigilance.
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Record national income hits new high in 1959
Americans saw record pay from wages salaries dividends and other emoluments exceeding 400 billion dollars in 1959. GNP reached 480 billion with inventories not yet profits and expected to top 500 billion this year. Inflation rose minimally with CPI up less than one percent, benefiting workers and money earners.
Uncle Sam and the States of Government Debt
The House Government Operations Committee reports a fifth annual inventory valuing federal assets at 265 billion dollars against a national debt of 290 billion, yielding a theoretical deficit of 25 billion. It argues true assets are citizens' earning power taxed at high rates, but warns this could threaten fiscal stability if assets do not exceed debt.
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House Government Operations Committee
Editorial Research Tax Curbs For Co-Ops
The House Ways and Means Committee began hearings on proposals to close tax loopholes for cooperatives. Aimed at changes in 1961 or 1962, the inquiry may start in 1960 by ending tax escapes through earnings certificates. Co-ops taxed on distributed earnings, but non distributed profits often dodged taxes, since certificates lacked market value.
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Tax status of farmer co operatives explored in congress
The piece traces the history of farm cooperatives tax exemptions and the push for tax reform. It notes wartime profits, lobbying by the Eisenhower and Democratic administrations, and proposals to limit tax free retention of income, with patronage certificates as taxable income for members.
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Senate Finance Committees
Richard M. Simpson
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Democratic plan fixes dates for precinct and county meetings
The Democratic executive committee in Raleigh plans to set dates for precinct meetings on May 7, county conventions on May 14, and the State convention about ten days before the primary likely May 19. Delegates are allocated by votes for governor, with each district electing members to a new Platform and Resolutions Committee.
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Democratic plan expands party participation in NC
The article outlines a Democratic Party platform process in North Carolina, detailing how March 5 disclosures will reveal writers and 12 reviewers chosen less than two hours before the convention. It highlights voter involvement, executive committee duties on March 4, proxy voting, and new recognition of delegates and procedures for the national convention.
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ICC Hearing Could Shape High Point Rail Service Future
The Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on reciprocal switching opens Monday and may decide whether High Point keeps rail competition or becomes a captive city. Local effort led by R. T. Amos Jr. seeks a simple tariff ensuring continued switching to all shippers, essential for competitive service and industrial growth.
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Southern
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Red China Reassesses World Role And Talks
James Marlow reports on a shift in Beijing as Red China hints at joining world disarmament talks and abandoning force against Formosa. The stance follows long US policy and signals possible greater engagement with Western allies and the Soviet bloc.
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Tokyo
Chen Yi
Formosa
Chiang Kai-shek
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