Congress Votes $533 Million Pay Increase for Lawmakers
The House approved a $533 million raise raising congressional salaries from $22,500 to $30,000 per year. The change, effective in the 1965 session, also increases pay for other federal workers. Some lawmakers who opposed it earlier switched to support, while critics question the impact on ordinary taxpayers amid broader economy concerns.
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Practical Economics and the Value of Investment
Late Canadian news underlines practical economics as new mineral discoveries boost jobs and tax revenue. The piece argues American investment strengthens pension plans, national economies, and living standards while government spending should follow productive taxation and profit.
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Today in History highlights key events on June 15
On this date in 1836 Arkansas joined the Union as the 26th state. Magna Charta signed in 1215. Washington took command in 1775. 1846 Oregon Boundary Treaty. 1940 German surge on Maginot Line. 1945 Ribbentrop captured. 10 years ago ICJ ruling on gold dispute. 5 years ago jet conflict near Won gan. One year ago riot in Jackson after Medgar Evers funeral.
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Scranton and Goldwater clash over 1964 GOP path
Pennsylvania governor William Scranton and Arizona senator Barry Goldwater trade contrasts as Nixon weighs in. Scranton shifts from noncandidate to presidential hopeful while labeling Goldwater's views a parody and stating unity must prevail if Goldwater wins the nomination. Nixon pivots from retirement to analysis and criticism of Scranton.
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Leap Year Fun and Folk Wisdom From Boyle Notebook
Daily Mail bag notes offer a Leap Year fact that 93.5 percent of women marry, plus a USDA finding that living alone raises food costs about 20 percent. It also recalls old sayings, curious trivia, and a Clarence Darrow quip about presidents.
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Scranton enters the GOP presidential race late
Governor William Scranton of Pennsylvania finally declares his desire for the Republican nomination after hesitating and being compared to past candidates. Barry Goldwater's early momentum and the GOP split overshadow Scranton as the nomination race tightens with Nelson Rockefeller and others fading.
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Indifferent Christians judged by works of faith
The answer argues that Christians must act to relieve suffering. It cites the Bible urging aid to the poor and notes churches have historically funded orphanages, hospitals, and relief agencies. While some may be indifferent, Christians have a duty to help and to witness through deeds.
Satire at Williamsburg Assembly draws mixed reaction
In Williamsburg a three day Williamsburg International Assembly featured Andrew Hacker of Cornell arguing that two populisms clash over race and property. Al Capp also spoke satirically about American society as observers debate satire versus statistics in addressing desegregation and poverty.
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Death's Fleeting Life Reflected In Quiet Memories
A reflective note on how death can come suddenly to any friend, turning current jovial conversations into last memories. It emphasizes cherishing affectionate memories and the brevity of life and fame.
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HINO Across and Down Puzzle Clue List
A listing of Across and Down clues for a newspaper crossword with entries like Open hostility, Garbed, Artificial language, and Prohibitions, plus Down items such as Precinct, Lily, and Nonsensical, including references to Hamlin Hamline and Hartebeest.
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