Johnson Plans Large Excise Tax Cuts Over Five Years
President Johnson proposes excise tax cuts totaling about 4 billion dollars over five years to spur the economy. The initial cuts of 175 million dollars each would take effect July 1 next year and July 1, 1966, with further reductions in 1967 through 1969 and a consumer reimbursement feature to limit resistance for big-ticket purchases.
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Who Runs TV Policy The Congress Should Define National Television Policy
Rep. Oren D. Harris argues the FCC lacks statutory authority to extend control over TV. He says television policy is Congress’s responsibility, not that of seven FCC political appointees, and urges a formal legislative standard to guide nationwide television development.
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Deadly Folly Warns of Rising Drug Overdose Deaths
The article cautions about increasing deaths from barbiturate and other drug overdoses when used with alcohol. It links pill use to auto accidents and youth experimentation, urging medical professionals, pharmacists, parents, and teachers to monitor and report misuse to protect society.
Seven Recommendations for Maryland Tax Reform
The Commission on State and County Finance outlines seven basic recommendations to reshape Maryland taxes, proposing localize sales tax, shift income tax to the state, and consolidate business taxes while extending health service cost sharing. They urge more revenue for essential services and suggest a second local revenue source to ease property tax burdens. The report argues state duty in equalization and cautions against base duplication across levels of government.
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National Debate Over Communism and Global Power
The piece surveys arguments about whether focus on communism obscures imperial aims by Moscow and Beijing. It notes covert aggression risks in insecure nations, the link to nationalistic aims, and debates on talking about Russia or China versus communism. It warns against underestimating Moscow and Peking ambitions.
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Fire at Hopp Boarding House destroys goods near Emmitsburg
Fifty years ago in 1918 a Thursday fire of unknown origin heavily damaged the Hopp Boarding House two miles southwest of Emmitsburg and destroyed much wearing apparel and bed clothing. The Frederick County Free Library marked its first anniversary with a 3 PM gathering at the Y M C A building. Scotland’s wartime food costs rose yet some items remained cheaper there than in the United States. Mrs James Nuil found a six foot black snake in an upstairs room at Doubs while missing bed covers.
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Twenty Years Ago Tales From The News-Poat Files
The Frederick County Helstein-Freisian Association sold 56 head at the fairgrounds on Friday, earning a record revenue of 19,390 and an average price of 346.43 per head. Adolf Hitler's secretary said Hitler attempted to split the Allies by having Gobbels spread a claim that 200,000 Germans were arming to fight England. A Chicago lieutenant colonel served as a double for Gen. Eisenhower after threats against the Supreme Commander.
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Mexico and the United States Unite Against Communism
Washington Today comments on how Mexico’s stance toward U S policy complicates regional unity against Communist aggression. It urges Mexico to align with the United States in Latin American defense, recalling joint wartime action against Nazi Germany and advocating a fast OAS driven inter American anti communism formula.
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