Withholding Change Sparks Tax Confusion in 1964
Treasury considers graduated withholding after Johnson pushed a full 14 percent rate in 1964. Many taxpayers faced under withholding, owing the revenue man instead of refunds. For 1965 withholding will align with tax tables, restoring normal refunds.
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Johnson
Congress
Treasury Department
Treasury
Civil rights debate widens to union coercion issues
The piece argues that civil rights extend beyond voting access to include forced unionization and restrictions on workers freedom of thought. It notes Supreme Court rulings on conscientious objection and union rights, cites cases in Evansville Indiana, and discusses right to work laws, federal statutes, and President Johnson's push to repeal state protections.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
United Press International
Evansville
Ind
International Association of Machinists
Robert Brown
I. W. Gingell
Claude Smith
Granvil Ruddell
Brown
High Court
Supreme Court
Johnson
Congress
Poly the Domestic Machine Hopes to Replace Household Servants
A London developed device called Poly promises to aid housewives by performing chores such as setting the table cleaning dusting and laundry. The inventor notes Poly will be loyal and non demanding though experts warn machines may react poorly if mistreated.
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Poly
London
Draft calls rise amid enlistment drop and Vietnam needs
The May draft call reaches 15 100 following 13 700 in April and 7 900 in March versus 3 000 in February. Declines in enlistments and re-enlistments reflect deliberations on abolishing the draft and relying on volunteers. Even with 15 percent unemployment among draft age youths, enthusiasm remains low. Many service members cannot support families on pay, prompting relief in housing. Legislation to raise military pay by one billion dollars is pending in Congress to spur enlistments and support current troops.
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Vietnam
Armed Services
Congress
Government should emulate shopper not buyer
A quoted line suggests government policy should favor more practical shopping over heavy purchasing. The remark implies restraint and prudence in public spending, aligning with thrift and efficiency.
The Poor Man's Philosopher by Hal Boyle
New York AP column humorously catalogues snobbery and social quirks. Jokes target luxury lovers, boastful types, and restaurant manners with pointed one liners and observations.
Frederick Board of Trade Banquet Impresses City
March 12 1915 William Jennings Bryan spoke at the Frederick Board of Trade annual banquet at the New City Hotel. Congressman David J Lewis urged nationwide flag display over telephone exchanges. Myrtle en Sheets bought a seven passenger rebuilt Packard to operate a county bus line. Hood College Hall hosted Mrs Donald McLean DAR lecture on the flag.
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Frederick Board of Trade
New City
William Jennings Bryan
David J. Lewis
Sixth
Board of Trade
Myrtleen Sheets
Mount Airy Junction
Baltimore
Twenty Years Ago March 13 1945 Highlights
J Emnory Baer elected president of the Holy Name Society at St John’s Church. Miss Susan McAlpine, Hood College sophomore, chosen tennis manager by the Athletic Association. Miss Evelyn White of Frederick visiting New York City. A quiet Senate checkup shows fewer than 20 votes against a world security treaty based on Dumbarton Oaks principles.
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J Emnory Baer
The
Holy Name Society of St
Terrace
Hood College
Athletic Association
Joe Eisenhauer's Notebook reflection on seizing a life
A concise reflection notes a single life pass through this world and urges doing good now. It emphasizes the fleeting nature of time and the call to act meaningfully while opportunities remain. The tone is reflective and personal as a notebook entry.
Red Cross Month Highlights Blood Program and Help
A Frederick area appeal emphasizes Red Cross as people helping people with many ways to support, focusing on blood donations and disaster aid. The letter cites local data, hospital use, and a personal note from Howard A. Prior praising the Blood Program and urging broader community participation.
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Red Cross
Frederick
Frederick Memorial Hospital
National Red Cross
Washington Regional Blood Center
Frederick County
Robert Mehaffie
Guantanamo Naval Base
Cuba
Mehaffie
Washington
Baltimore
Howard A. Prior
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Rockwell
Evelyn White
New York City
Senate
Dumbarton Oaks
Joe Eisenhauer
Red Cross Collection
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