Considers H.R. 12374, to authorize improvements to civil airports and the airway system, to be financed chiefly by a new and revised schedule of taxes for aviation users, including passengers, air freight shippers, and operators.

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Discusses President's proposals to increase airline ticket sales tax and to create a sales tax on air freight through Jan. 1, 1969, and to provide tax refund for airlines while implementing tax on fuel used by non-commercial aircraft.