Afro-Asian bloc gains UN influence amid Security Council push
The Soviet Union abandons opposition to enlarging the UN Security Council and the Economic and Social Council as the Afro-Asian bloc gains leverage. The article argues the developing nations hold parity with major powers, pressuring Western influence and urging representation without voting power until political maturity is reached.
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United Nations Security Council
The
Economic and Social Council
United States
Repeal World War II Tax Could Cut Costs for Consumers
Rep. John Byrnes proposes trimming the wartime 10 percent excise tax on jewelry furs perfume cosmetics watches luggage and leather goods to 5 percent by July and eliminating it next year The measure enjoys broad backing from manufacturers retailers and many consumers who argue luxury status no longer fits common-use items The plan would reduce revenue but would spare consumers continued tax burden on cosmetic and fashion purchases.
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Byrnes
Today in History June 16 1964 events in brief
Highlights include the 1897 Bonanza Creek gold rush news in Alaska and major world events from 1920 League of Nations meeting to 1963 1964 spaceflight milestones. The item notes shifts in politics and war era developments across Europe Asia and Africa.
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Alaska
Bonanza Creek
Council of the
League of Nations
St. James Palace
London
Court expands population base rules for state legislatures
The Supreme Court rules state senators must be elected by population, aligning with prior rulings that federal reapportionment aims for one person one vote. Chief Justice Earl Warren notes state structures differ from the federal model, stressing states are sovereign but subdivisions are subordinate instruments.
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U.S
Earl Warren
Warren
Summer Doldrums Hit The Offices
New York AP notes two annual business doldrums the winter and summer. Executives nap and staff daydream as vacations dominate talk. Managers seek morale boosts but most staff focus on holidays and personal plans until Labor Day restores work pace.
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New York
Soions Scan New Means Of Taxation
New York AP reports that the federal income tax cut sparks talk of further tax changes. House Ways and Means studies possible excise levies and a European value added tax for manufacturing while considering income tax use as an economic weapon. Debate centers on speed of rate changes and the balance between federal taxes and state local duties. Proponents argue VAT spreads cost across production stages, potential for large revenue with a low rate.
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New York
House
Ways and Means Committee
Congress
All that came before me were thieves and robbers
The verse echoes John 10 8 where Jesus warns that many claim to save but lead astray. Like sheep, people follow voices they trust. He contrasts false prophets with his own true mission to provide deliverance from sin.
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J.C
Jesus
Christ
Crossword Puzzle Clues Across and Down
A list of crossword style clues with across and down entries including definitions for terms such as Fluff, Male turkey, Aphorism, and others, plus corresponding down clues like Plate, Anc Gr theaters, Departed, and more, forming a complete puzzle grid.
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Galena
Fray
Crocodile Tears Over Barry Show Liberal Angst in 1964 Primaries
Washington Column argues liberal critics overestimate Barry Goldwater’s impact on congressional races. It notes regional patterns favor Republicans in several states, highlights key senators like Beall Mechem Murphy McGee and Williams, and suggests split-ticket voting could shape results in New York Pennsylvania and Texas.
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Barry Goldwater
California
Cleveland
San Francisco
Goldwater
Indiana
Vance Hartke
George Murphy
Rockefeller
New Mexico
Ed Mechem
Chavez
Kenneth Keating
New York State
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Washington
Keating
Scott
Ken Keating
Tom Dodd
Connecticut
Delaware
John J. Williams
Bobby Baker
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