Johnson's inflation guidelines laid out in January
President Johnson outlined a set of wage and price guidelines aimed at curbing inflation. He proposed wage increases capped at 8.2 percent and no price raises, applying these limits to both labor and business sectors.
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Johnson
Johnson Warns Congress on Tax Hike to Fight Inflation
President Johnson urges restraint as February shows the sharpest cost of living rise since the Korean War led by food. He presses Congress for a possible tax increase to curb inflation while inviting top business leaders to a White House dinner and facing labor protests over wage limits.
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Johnson hints at new tax boost to curb inflation
President Johnson told advisers the tax plan could raise about 5 billion dollars if inflation persists, while Congress already boosted taxes to about 6 billion for Viet Nam war financing. The moves included higher automobile excise and telephone taxes, tighter withholdings, and faster corporate collections.
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Smith Trains For Equipment Repairs
Airman Horace W. Smith, son of Mr and Mrs Walker R Smith of Doubs, has graduated at Keesler AFB Mississippi from a training course for U S Air Force navigation equipment repairmen. He will be assigned to McChord AFB Washington for duty. He is a Frederick High School graduate and attended Frostburg State College.
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War fears and tax policy swing stock market trends
The Viet Nam and Korea wars influence shares via rumors of higher military spending and potential tax hikes. Historically, wartime controls and profits taxes affected earnings, yet postwar tax cuts spurred a market rally. Traders focus on earnings potential over price guidelines as policy debate continues.
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Sam Dawson
New York
South Korea
Dow
Inflation Mood Swings Spur Market Uncertainty
Analysts note persistent volatility as markets debate how much inflation could rise further. Investors seek clarity from policymakers while经济 signals show mixed data and shifting expectations about future price pressures.
First Puerto Rican Named Senate Page
John Lopez of Brooklyn becomes the first Puerto Rican named a Senate page chosen by Sen. Jacob Javits from 12 finalists for the $5,100 yearly post. Lopez’s father Juan emigrated to the United States in 1944 and calls the appointment a privilege and a blessing.
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