Social Security security and Medicare expansion debate
The piece reviews President Johnson's plan to raise benefits for all Social Security recipients and extend Medicare to about one million disabled individuals not yet eligible by age. It notes the 2.2 billion cost, wartime funding pressures from Vietnam, potential tax increases, and the need for thorough congressional discussion before decisions.
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Today’s Quip Doubly Hard for a Two-Faced Person
A pithy line notes the difficulty of facing consequences when a two faced person confronts reality. It plays on the expression facing the music and the metaphor of duplicity. The quip highlights that deceit complicates accountability.
Daily Crossword Across and Down Clues Puzzle Sample
A presented crossword lists across clues such as Maltese and During sections with several numbered hints. It includes down clues and a note on a letter substitution cipher used in this sample showing A for L and X for O.
Dear Abby Advice on Attention Seeking Card Sender
A reader worries about a woman who sends birthday and anniversary cards to many people including her, eliciting embarrassment. The column replies that the woman seeks attention, advising to thank her briefly and let it go. Also guidance on introducing a guest at a party and how to seek private replies.
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Abby
Double Parking Becomes Global Tension Mock News
A satirical 1968 briefing imagines a world peace summit led by the secretary of state who cites double parking as the major obstacle. Senator Case pushes for strict enforcement of diplomatic parking fines amid diplomatic immunity debates and possible U N tension.
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Bonds And The Shrinking Dollar
The piece argues new type savings bonds are a poor long term investment as inflation erodes purchasing power. Even with higher rates, real returns stay weak, and taxes on gains reduce benefits. It critiques federal spending funded by credit, warning of escalating costs and political folly.
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U.S
Johnson Administration
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