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A PEACETIME editor attacks President Johnson for proposing a six percent federal income tax increase to fund the Vietnam war and Great Society programs. He argues the tax rise is unfair, inflates prices, and misuses wartime money, urging restraint and critique of government spending. Johnson’s courage and weakness are noted, with skepticism about inflation control. The piece reflects opposition to tax policy amid the November elections.
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Johnson
House
Vietnam
America
Congress
Southeast Asia
Nowar
Connally Objects to JFK Book Read in Look Magazine
Texas Governor John B. Connally criticized William Manchester's The Death of a President saying the Look magazine excerpt shows President Kennedy's declining popularity spurred the fateful trip. He called the piece a transparent history dictated by prejudice and refused further comment.
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Robert Heard
Austin
Tex
William Manchester
Texas
John B. Connally
John F. Kennedy
Connally
Manchester
Look
Annally
Presley
Soviet Union
U.N
Rockefeller Sworn in as Governor in Arkansas history
Rocke feller became Arkansas 37th governor succeeding Orval Faubus who retired after six terms. The ceremony in Little Rock drew about 2,800 attendees with restrained emotion as Faubus bid farewell and Rockefeller took office amid a subdued, televised transition.
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Rockefeller
Aiken objects to rural post office closings proposal
U S Senator George D Aiken of Vermont warns that closing about 1000 rural post offices would save only enough to buy a single war plane. He wrote to Postmaster General Lawrence F O Brien expressing concern over the plan.
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Washington
George D. Aiken
R.vt
Aiken
Post
Lawrence F. O’brien
Two Accidents Investigated by City Police
Two accidents were investigated by City Police this morning, both with property damage only. Mrs Marjorie Butler and Jerry Burnett were driving cars that collided with a cone side table, causing damage to Butlers vehicle. At 9th and Walker the brakes failed on Joe Ware Dr and the car went into a ditch causing very little damage. Officers Neal and Shirley investigated.
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Itth
Walker
Driaven
Marjorie Butler
Jerry Burnett
Butler
Neal and
Shirley
9Th
Walker Streets
Joe Ware
Maddox Asks for Unity in Georgia
Georgia Governor-elect Lester Maddox urged unity after winning a legislative vote majority to take the oath. He faced backlash from a Black leader who said the election hindered racial progress, while Callaway conceded and praised the outcome. Maddox, 51, previously refused to desegregate his Atlanta cafeteria and won 453,665 to 450,626 with 52,831 write-ins.
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Atlanta, Ga
Lester G. Maddox
Georgia
Maddox
Atlanta
Howard H. Callaway
Callaway
Capitol
Ralph D. Abernathy
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Martin Luther King Jr
Abernathy
U.S. Supreme Court
Georgia Supreme Court
Ellis G. Arnall
Richard A. Dent
Augusta
Powell urges third party as Powell refused seat
Adam Clayton Powell presses Negroes to abandon Democratic loyalty and consider a new independent course, hinting at a third party. House rejects seating Powell while a nine member committee investigates charges, leaving him with pay and staff as hearings planned.
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John Beckler
Washington
Adam Clayton Powell
Powell
Capitol
Adam
Congress
Corniven
Watts
Harlem
Republican Party
America
Court Examines Baker Money Deals in tax case
Federal court probes money dealings of Bobby Baker former Senate Democrat secretary on trial for tax evasion larceny and conspiracy Prosecutor Bittman alleges Baker took thousands from campaign funds to unknown senators Prosecution questions cover checks accounts and payments Defense adds chalkboard calculations Baker 38 pleads guilty to tax evasion larceny and related charges trial slated for over two months Names of senators not disclosed with a late reference to Sen Robert Kerr Oklahoma Democrat and millionaire
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Raymond J. Crowley
Washington
Bobby Baker
Senate Democrats
William QC
Bittman
Baker
Edward Bennett Williams
Sen
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
More Than He Bargained for
PORTALES New Mexico A telephone line cable was cut by an advertising worker digging a hole for a sign board causing a loss of all long distance service in the eastern New Mexico city. Local officials said service was restored the same day after the cut was repaired.
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Portales
N.M
New Mexico City
U S Troops Press Iron Triangle Drive In Vietnam
U S armored columns pushed into the Iron Triangle from the east as four days of fighting left 165 reported U S deaths. B52 raids supported the push while South Vietnamese forces reported 172 Viet Cong killed and 26 captured in scattered engagements across the country. Nine Marines were presumed killed in a helicopter crash near Chu Lai. A separate B52 strike hit a Viet Cong base camp in Vinh Binh Province in the Mekong Delta.
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Robert Tuckman
Saigon
South Vietnam
U.S
Cedar Falls
South China Sea
Chu Lai
Marine Corps
da Nang
Tri Tam
Mekong
Vinh Binh
Johnson proposes Social Security changes
Washington AP reports President Johnson outlined Social Security reforms to Congress. Improved benefits would rise 15 to 59 percent for 23 million recipients with an average gain around 20 percent. Minimum payments go from 44 to 70 monthly. after 25 years covered, minimum benefits reach 100 monthly. Medical care extends to 1.5 million permanently and totally disabled under 65. Effective date July 1. tax increases not specified, effective January 1, 1908, to fund the upgrades.
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Washington
Congress
Johnson
Johnson seeks 6 percent tax hike to fund war and curb inflation
President Johnson asks Congress for a six per cent surcharge to finance the Vietnam conflict and stem inflation. Economists split on recession risk while administration aides insist a prudent rise will slow price and activity surges. Congress reacts coolly with many calling for spending cuts first amid a mixed outlook for 1967.
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Johnson
All Around Town Chamber And VFW Meetings Noted
The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at the Chamber office. A VFW meeting is scheduled for 7 o clock tonight with all members urged to attend. Hope firemen handled two runs with a chicken house destroyed on Columbus Road causing thousands of chickens to perish. Firefighters prevented spread to four nearby houses. A grass blaze at the George Moody home on Rocky Mound Road was put out with no damage. Mrs Joe Watkins MYF counselor reports calendar sale response is overwhelming and Thursday is final day for names. Green Thumb Junior Garden Club met at Paisley School with judges Mrs Jerry Owens and Mrs Lex Helms Jr awarding David Baker Patt Page and Carolyn Bright top placements. Keys found in front of First National Bank at about 8 20 this morning can be claimed at the Star Office. Arkansas State Police report November traffic data with 931 accidents and 55 deaths statewide, Hempstead eight wrecks and one death, Howard County eight with one killed, Lafayette two with three fatalities, Nevada County seven with two fatalities.
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George F. Bartsch
Associated Press
Little Rock
Orval
Eugene Faubus
Arkansas
Winthrop Rockefeller
Faubus
Jim Johnson
Rockefeller
Fara
Little Rock Central High School
General Assembly
Robinson Auditorium
Arkansas Arts Center
New York
Republican Party
Hope
Johnny Thompson
Columbus Road
George Moody
Rocky Mound Road
Green Thumb Junior Garden Club
Paisley School
Bruce Duke
Jerry Owens
Lex Helms Jr
David Baker
Patt! Page
Carolyn Bright
Hempstead
Howard County
Lafayette County
Nevada County
Johnson seeks 6 percent tax hike to fund Vietnam
President Johnson urged Congress to approve a two year 6 percent surcharge on corporate and most personal income taxes. Exemptions would apply to families earning up to 5000 dollars and singles up to 1900. The plan would raise about 4.5 billion in the first year. He warned of continued costs and losses as the Vietnam conflict persists while pledging to maintain domestic programs and economic growth.
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Washington
Johnson
Congress
State of the Union
Vietnam
Southeast Asia
Doesnt See Chance for Peace in Hanoi Talks
Hong Kong AP report quotes Harri son E Salisbury of the New York Times on North Vietnam. He says Hanoi is tough, independent, and unlikely to be dragged to a conference table or beaten into submission. He doubts a military defeat would force negotiations after two weeks observing in Hanoi.
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Hong Kong
Harrison E. Salisbury
The
New York Times
North Vietnam
Salisbury
Radio
United States
Hanoi
Polish Woman Magdalena Trepkoy Dies at 111 in Grudeiadz
Central Poland report confirms Magdalena Trepkoy, age 111, died in Grudeiadz this week as recorded by the Polish press agency. The obituary notes her long life and status as a notable local figure.
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Waksaw
Poland
Grudeiadz
Central Pola
Magdalena Trepkoysha
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