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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1966
Page
4
The piece argues that after 20 years of East West thinking the world now divides between the North and South. By 1970 and 1975 demographic and wealth trends place the southern hemisphere as the growing center of humanity. US and USSR must cooperate to aid the hungry half and suppress past rivalries to avoid conflict.
President Johnson hailed GNP growth but warned the rate may not be sustainable. He cited $55 to $60 billion yearly growth versus a $44 billion benchmark and outlined $13 billion in tax measures aimed at cooling the boom, noting doubt about further government actions. Experts split on the outlook, advisers aiming for no broad income tax rise.
The article recounts that since 1938 the minimum wage has risen seven times in 28 years, from 25 cents to $1.25 for 29.6 million workers. It notes the 1963 last increase, proposed annual rises after AFL-CIO pressure, and concerns that higher wages could cut youth employment and burden small business, with a Senate fight looming over the new minimums.
Across Washington a clash of views shows polarized attitudes and oversimplified stereotypes. Senate safety hearings blame drivers while neglecting road, vehicle, and engineering factors. Debate frames Johnson’s presidency as a battleground of certainties, masking complexity and compromise.
A column argues deferments aim to serve national needs not help students. The military needs doctors and officers, defense industry specialists, and civilian experts for Viet Nam and future conflicts. Draft policy seeks to balance education with war needs, leaving each deferment as an individual judgement by local boards.
Fifty years ago in Frederick City the high schools held graduation activities with a bacalaureate sermon by Rev. Dr. U S G Rupp and upcoming Class Day and commencement events at the Opera House. Jack Morrison ranked second in league batting at .404 per unofficial Baltimore papers. Speeding violations led to penalties from the motor vehicle officials, and a $200 gift from the F H S Alumni Association funded stage furniture in honor of former principal Harry O Smith. The Monocacy River swelled past flood stage after heavy rain, with several roads blocked though the Lib erty road was set to reopen later in the day.
Washington argued that only a UN backed approach can honorably resolve Vietnam. Secretary Rusk urged unity and measured secrecy while warning against domestic division aiding Hanoi, and proposed UN peacekeeping to supervise a staged U.S. troop withdrawal under international auspices.
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