Call to repeal wartime luxury taxes faces Congress
The piece notes support from President and Barry Goldwater for repealing the wartime luxury excise tax on cosmetics bags and other goods. Gardner Ackley warns the $1.75 billion cut could shift with economy trends as Congress weighs partial or full repeal amid voter pressure and past platform promises. Washington awaits grassroots signals.
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Barry Goldwater
Milady
Congressional Economic Committee
Gardner Ackely
Council of Economic Advisers
Congress
Washington
Rockefeller presses higher water aid for New York
New York Governor Rockefeller urged President Johnson in a 40 minute White House call to raise the water pollution aid ceiling for New York to 25 million dollars a year from 5 million. He seeks 2 million of federal matching funds for narcotic treatment and research facilities alongside 1 million in state funds. In Albany Mayor Wagner pleads for more city aid, highlighting bipartisan pursuit of funds above party. The piece critiques centralized government and calls for living within revenues.
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New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
White House
Rockefeller
Lyn
Don B. Johnson
Albany
Robert F. Wagner
New York City
Debate Grows on Official Residence for the Vice President
Mrs. Hubert H Humphrey supports an official vice presidential residence as states and cities already maintain mansions. Discussion centers on sites near the White House, with Blair House and Bonnie Brae cited as possibilities. Congress may provide one if the President endorses the plan.
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Hubert H Humphrey
Republic
Senate
Bonnie Brae
Chevy
Chase
Soviet Union
Washington
White House
Blair House
Trumans
Congress
Goldwater trust issue haunts GOP amid 1964 fears
The piece examines Barry Goldwater's puzzling loss and broad voter trust in 1964. It highlights poll results showing public support for his positions yet distrust in him and the Republican Party as governing agents. Edward Brooke urges messaging in clear language to regain trust, while analysts note fear played a central role in the campaign.
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Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Massachusetts
Edward W. Brooke
GOP
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
Richard M. Nixon
Johnson
Congress
Lost and found in a growing up girl a father's view
Hal Boyle writes from New York about his daughter Tracy Ann turning nearly twelve. He reflects on the changing bond as children grow, the stages they pass through, and a parent's confusion as a child becomes a teen.
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New York
Tracy Ann
Frances
Rover
Fifty Years Ago Bus Plan Tied to Frederick Baltimore Route
H G Lescalaeet of Libertytown announced plans to run a 24 passenger bus line between Frederick and Baltimore after obtaining a bus from a Baltimore auto concern. The vehicle has arrived at the factory and will be brought to Frederick soon. In Frederick, Mr and Mrs George T Phes observed their 20th wedding anniversary with a reception at 450 West South Street last evening. Mary Starr and her daughter Mary K Starr of West Patrick Street traveled with Miss Grace M Zimmerman of West Fourth Street to New York this morning. Excavation has started on the new brick home of Dr William Meredith Smith on Upper College Terrace in College Park.
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H.G. Lescalleet
Libertytown
Frederick
Baltimore
Automobile Concern
George T. Phebus
West South Street
Mary Starr
Mary K. Starr
West Patrick Street
Grace M. Zimmerman
West Fourth Street
New York
William Meredith Smith
Upper College Terrace
College Park
Twenty Years Ago Carrier Planes Hit Tokyo Raid
Adm. Mitscher reported to Adm. Nimitz that forces destroyed or damaged 223 Japanese planes and probably sank 17 vessels in a Sunday raid on Tokyo. American tanks and infantry broke through German defenses in the Rhine valley, eight miles into Konigshaven. The House Appropriations Committee warned of a potential historic surplus glut for farmers. Frederick City faces rebuilding about a quarter of its street system with insufficient funds, per City Engineer Walther.
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Marc A. Mitscher
Tokyo
Chester W. Nimitz
Rhine Valley
Konigshaven
House Appropriations Committee
Frederick City
W. Raymond Walter
Hugh V. Gittinger
Lent and World Day of Prayer Teachings in Frederick
Joe Eisenhauer presents reflections on Lent as a season of grace and preparation. The World Day of Prayer in Frederick, March 5, is highlighted with United Church Women and over 12 million members. The piece traces Lent’s evolving fasts from early church to modern practice and urges faith, family roots, and church fellowship as anchors for modern life.
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United Church Women
National Council of the Churches of Christ
U.S.A
Frederick
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