Tax cuts and growth plan dominate early federal agenda
The administration backs a two step tax cut aimed at reviving the economy while the Baker Herlong proposal offers a five year, across the board rate reduction with a projected 2.7 billion dollar hit to individuals and 1 billion to corporations. Also notes Elaine Kendall's Reader's Digest piece on women and a UN Security Council discussion surrounding U Thant and the East River Debating Society.
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Tennessee
A. S. Herlong, Jr
Florida
White House
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Anastas Mikoyan
Adlai Stevenson
U Thant
East River Debating Society
Dag Hammarskjold
Michigan elections clash over primary timing and 1963 Michigan Week plans
Secretary of State James M. Hare backs a September primary to shorten campaigns while Robert M. Montgomery opposes the shift citing voter burden. The piece also notes progress on 1963 Michigan Week with a science and research theme and federal grants boosting Michigan communities under the public works program.
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James M. Hare
Michigan
Hare
Robert M. Montgomery
Montgomery
Herbert G. Daverman
Daverman
Washington
Robert J. Byers
Michigan Department
It’s News To Me: Be Trim At Tree Trimming Time
Betty Carroll offers tips for holiday party prep focusing on slimming via Melissa wafers called Melozets. The article promotes appetite suppression and bulk as aids to dieting during trimming season.
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Betty Carroll
How To Enjoy Christmas in July
Enjoy Christmas in July with outdoor living products by Thermos. The red Pop Tent is endorsed by camping experts and can be set up in seconds by one person. Thermos Holiday lanterns and stoves burn any gasoline for outdoor lighting and cooking.
Michigan tax study woes and political shakeups in 1964
The article critiques a state legislature study on highway funding costing 55000 and predicts higher education funding battles. It discusses nuisance taxes adding about 37 million to the treasury, a looming 34 to 36 million net surplus, and debates over a September primary, Governor Romney, and the new constitution with likely strong spring turnout and potential Democratic victory if defeated.
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Michigan
Alphonso-Gaston
James M. Hare
John Mackie
Romney
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