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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1968
Page
4
Washington reports detail a temporary surcharge of ten percent on federal income tax plus a weekly $1.50 deduction, rising the total to 16.50 per pay. The levy lasts until June 30, 1969 unless Congress extends it, with payroll deductions starting after June 10. President Johnson signs the measure, contingent on spending cut negotiations.
Washington AP outlines how a Senate House conference surtax would affect taxpayers in 1968 and 1969. It covers rates, thresholds, timing, and examples, noting about 83 million individuals would file and detailing impact on married couples with two children earning 10,000.
Atlantic City and Austin reports say Walter Reuther warns the AFL-CIO could split if Connally and Meany push labor reform and funding demands. Preston Smith meets with leaders, praising UAW support while signaling shifts amid ongoing governor races and civil rights focus.
About 3 000 delegates at the AFL-CIO biennial gathering in Nebraska watched a heated dispute between 60 year old Walter Reuther and 73 year old George Meany. The confrontation centered on dues and a call for a new AFL-CIO convention as UAW leaders threatened possible disaffiliation if conditions were imposed. Separate coverage notes McCarthy’s grim view of Nebraska primary prospects and Kennedy-McCarthy talk on Vietnam.
Washington AP The Times editor Clifton Daniel criticizes ABA press trial guidelines on crime news as heavy handed and harmful to freedom of the press He argues prejudicial publicity is rare and questions whether publicity contaminates juries and warns of broader public rights and First Amendment concerns.
Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey promotes a New Democracy slogan in Rawlins and Denver speeches aimed at linking his plan to Roosevelt Truman Kennedy and Johnson. He urges Colorado Democrats to back Johnson and cautions on urban renewal while seeking delegate strength in Ohio Pennsylvania Michigan and New Jersey.
A long reader exchange discusses ethnicity, assimilation, and social pressure in a small town. Letters describe family tensions, cross cultural misunderstandings, and calls for open dialogue while urging sympathy and practical steps to improve intercultural understanding.
Sen Robert Kennedy resumes Midwest tour following Indiana win and a Newark appearance He heads toward a potential Nebraska primary victory amid calls for unity as McCarthy implies Kennedy leads in key delegate counts and Reagan Rhodes Stassen remain on ballot in the Democratic race Meanwhile Las Vegas officials dispute the Strip's city limits and discuss annexation plans with tourism impact.
A brief note discusses state laws restricting going out of business sales by retail stores and mentions liberals in Congress asserting the country should not be run from Washington.
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