Soapy Williams Builds Bridges In Africa After State Dept
G. Mennen Williams, former Michigan governor and longtime diplomat, blends political sav vy with diplomacy in Africa. He travels for U S missions, hosts leaders at his Georgetown home filled with African art, and earns praise from figures like Tom Mboya and Hastings Banda for his open, influential approach.
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Large Cities Hurt the GOP
Representative William Miller, chairman of the GOP National Committee, said the party lost the 1960 presidential election in six of seven large cities in swing states including Pennsylvania Michigan Illinois and Missouri. He blamed weak precinct organization and noted efforts to strengthen urban GOP structures since 1960.
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Substitute For Corporation Income Tax Asked by Dirksen
Washington tax experts study a value added tax as a potential substitute for part of the corporate income tax. Dirksen notes the plan, highlighting pros like export rebates and cons such as nonprogressive impact and burden on new firms.
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Scranton Wife cites discouragement as reason for bid
Mrs William Scranton says her husband was influenced by the moderate wing of the Republican Party giving up. She notes they wanted to avoid involvement, stressing family duties with four children and limited time.
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