Potent drive to cut excise taxes in half
Time of the Essence Washington reports a strong move to halve many excise taxes, aiming for prompt effect. The piece notes prior business damage from delayed purchases and suggests tax cuts could unleash pent up demand, with Republicans pushing to appeal to voters and Treasury Secretary Humphrey offering no objections.
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Buzzing Tragedy Spurs Huntingdon Protest
Sympathies go to Huntingdon Tennessee residents after a military plane crash killed four aboard and injured two locals. The incident occurred as planes buzzed the courthouse in a deadly runover near the town, highlighting a risky tradition among nearby airmen and raising questions about justification and cost.
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Eisenhower Urges GOP to curb McCarthy Hearings
President Eisenhower signals White House push for McCarthy hearings reform. He seeks limits on subpoenas, a right to counsel for witnesses, and advance notice of hearings while warning that McCarthy’s methods risk damaging public confidence in the party.
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Anti-Communist Debate Over Newcomer Tactics
The piece argues that clumsy actions by newcomers harm anti-Communism as it notes disputes over who counts as a Communist, critiques media accusations, and urges careful evidence before charging individuals. It praises long-time anti-Communists for restraint while urging older fighters to curb harsh attacks.
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Peace Procedure and Its Sidelights in Berlin Talks
The article discusses reactions to Berlin foreign ministers' decision to leave Germany in its present status as a way to avoid risking peace, while noting the Indochina war remains unsettled. It surveys Marxist influence and fears about liberty under increased world intelligence, with digressions on history, inflation, and political figures.
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Elks Reroute North Carolina State Convention Dates
The State Elks Association moved its Asheville convention from May 28 29 to May 14 15 to avoid voting day. Grand Exalted Ruler Earl E James will attend along with three former rulers, amid efforts by local leaders to swap itineraries with other associations.
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Signs of a Malady
A playful pre spring mood pervades Asheville as crocuses emerge and days lengthen. The passage notes warmth, robin sightings, sap rising, and brisk outdoor scenes without a thermometer. It captures a general mood of prespring fever through vivid, everyday details.
Heavy Army Reform Angers Veterans and Officers
A critique of peacetime military culture argues for stricter discipline and less civilian entertainment for troops. The author compares US forces to democratic imagery, recalls wartime service, and urges removal of Hollywood influence and senior luxury to restore authority and morale.
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