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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1955
Page
7
In a satirical plea, business leaders ask Santa for tax cuts on profits and wages while urging a balanced budget and stronger defenses. They request guaranteed annual profits and dividends, higher tariffs on goods they manufacture, tariffs lower on purchases, and a peaceful auto industry dispute resolution.
New York reports two princes visiting the United States, Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Prince Christian of Hanover, touring cities with models and society crowds. The piece pokes fun at American dating odds while noting their cautioned movements and entourage.
Maj. Gen. Winton P. Wilson said there has been no gross misuse of Air National Guard planes by governors in three years as chief. He dismissed repeated charges as false after investigations. The affair drew attention with Alabama Governor James E. Folsom's planned reconnaissance flight and separate Air Force inspector general investigation into official use of planes.
Washington reports a Massachusetts Republican predicts President Eisenhower will seek a second term after a physician issued a health certificate. Also noted are Sen. George planning a seventh term, Kefauver weighing Florida primary, and party leaders debating credit for prosperity amid internal strife.
Congressman Frank Smith opposes any new farm plan that would limit or restrict participation in the price support program. He warns such limits would discriminate against large operators and harm tenants and farm laborers. He cites proposed $25 000 caps and graduated support loans as unfair to big operators.
A 1955 letter discusses eliminating farm product surpluses with government profit while avoiding taxpayer costs and ally discomfort. It argues raising farm prices to boost farmer purchasing power without raising the cost of living for the general public. The writer asks Santa for ideas.
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