Dreams Fade As Johnson Pushes Tax Restorations
President Johnson told the nation that excise tax cuts on autos and telephones would be restored and withholding for federal income taxes raised to fund the Viet Nam war. He urged efficiency in paying as one result and warned of greater military spending while preserving the Great Society, hinting at budget cuts elsewhere.
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Today’s Quip Young Fellows Leave Home for More Matches
A concise witticism notes that young men eager to conquer the world often return seeking further contests. The remark frames bold ambition as a cyclical pursuit, implying persistence despite initial triumphs.
Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle Page
A page presents a large crossword with across and down clues including numbers for faint tents trick state and more plus a daily cryptoquote puzzle using a substitution key. The sample shows the quote LONGFELLOW mapped and an earlier Napoleon quote as yesterday's cryptoquote.
Dear Abby column snippets on weddings and family conflicts
A collage of Dear Abby readers and responses covers a young couple seeking a simple wedding with minimal family involvement, curious neighbors evaluating a modest lifestyle, and advice on a brother’s affair impacting two families. Abby endorses personal choice, cautions on sharing secrets, and advocates discreet conflict resolution.
Johnsons satirical trouble with President Johnson
Washington based report notes comics including Mort Sahl and Dick Gregory facing pushback as political satire targets President Johnson. It cites shows in San Francisco and Washington debates over mocking Johnsons presidency with claims of real life ironies and provocative humor provoking negative White House feedback.
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You Can t See Sears From The Air
From the air the Michelin rubber plantation north of Saigon appears lush yet on the ground tunnels are wrecked and trees ripped by shell fire. The abandoned plantation embodies wartime destruction while Saigon shows growth and decay as inflation shortages and Viet Cong terrorism deepen South Vietnam s troubles. The United States plans to raise economic aid to 600 million dollars this year to address rising needs and inequities.
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