Gold crisis pushes White House and Congress toward spending cuts
The gold crisis triggers new talks between the White House and Congress on deep spending cuts and a possible income tax hike. Johnson seeks about $9 billion in budget reductions, translating to roughly $4 billion in actual cuts for the coming year as markets react to gold price swings and currency pressures.
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Washington
White House
Congress
Johnson
George H. Mahon
D-Tex
Zurich
Europe
Paris
Frankfurt
Ning
Minneapolis
Wilbur D. Mills
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
John W. Byrnes
Wisconsin
Ways and Means
Fortune Reading Puzzle and Fiscal Debate Mentioned
A short note mentions a daily fortune game called Wishing Well and a 1968 King Features Syndicate feature. It also covers Johnson’s austerity stance, Mills and Mahon resistance, and Senate moves on tax and spending, plus a fact about the aorta as the main artery.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
U S Gold Users Must Go Abroad
Treasury officials state the new gold agreement will push American buyers to source most supply from foreign markets. Domestic use includes jewelry and electronics while U S production nears 55 million dollars annually.
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Washington
U.S
Treasury
Treasury Department
DeMolay Week Observed By Middletown Chapter
Middletown DeMolay members observe DeMolay Week with city government activity. They opened with services at First Methodist Church and will report at High Twelve Club noon session. Members assigned roles include Mel Cockman as municipal judge, Steve Cockman as police chief, and Ed Anderson as city commission chairman.
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Middletown
The
Order of DeMolay
First Methodist Church
Membrs
High Twelve Club
Drs
Mel Cockman
Steve Cockman
Jerry Swank
Larry Moreland
Mark Weir
Ed Anderson
Bob Bryant
Doug Gailey
Dan Houser
Chuck Thiel
CAC Designates Agency to Administer Poverty Funds
Hamilton Butler County Commissioners designate Community Action Committee of Butler County at 228 Hanover St to administer poverty program funds. James Castle states counties assume control as of Friday March 15 and notes three options: designate CAC, administer funds themselves, or create a new agency.
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Hamilton
Butler County
Community Action Committee
Hanover St
James Castle
CAC
Castle
Middletown Driver Receives 60-Day License Suspension
A 17 year old Middletown driver, Robert N. Runyan of 2801 Central Ave, Middletown, was handed a 60 day driving suspension in Butler County Juvenile Court before Judge David Black after being charged with speeding.
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Hamilton
Middletown
Butler County
David Black
Robert N. Runyan
Central, Ave
Fence Damaged At Sports Center Driving Range
Egbert Reid operator of the Sports Center Driving Range reported to Butler County deputies that vandals tore down about 100 feet of fence at his property on 2710 South Main Street yesterday afternoon.
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Egbert Reid
S. Main St
Butler County
Spa Membership Notes From Readers
Lyda Phillips a real estate saleslady and Sol Finkelman express relief at a health spa describing it as a salvation for nervous tension. Freda Andronaco housewife reports losing 12 Ibs since joining and praises the spa for providing exercise and family enjoyment.
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Lyda Phillips
Sol Finkelman
Freda Andronaco
Central Avenue
Spa
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Edmond Lebreton
Associated Press
New York Stock Exchange
William Mc
Chesney Martin Jr
Federal Reserve Board
Detroit
United States
Mills
1St Ave
John Dobrozsi Jr
Ins., Inc
First Ave
Donald Gallagher
Mur City
Mildred Mack
Fulton Lane
Spring Hill School
Continental Health Spa
Florida
Jack Crocker
Tim
Rick Place
Reginia
Lane
Aeronca
Audrey Jewell
Hughes
New Energy
Ultra Modern Health Club
South Main ST
Middletown, Ohio
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