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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1957
Page
5
Don Cunningham recalls graduation as a rite of passage while reflecting on drudgery of high school, brick-yard labor after, and the stark contrast with modern schooling. He notes the shift from hard labor to better opportunities and urges youths to avoid lingering miseries of past era.
Sealed bids for an addition and alterations to the Akron Iowa school building will be received until 2 00 p m June 4 1967 at the Secretary of the Board in Akron Iowa. Bids must use prepared forms and be enclosed in sealed envelopes marked with bidder name and work division General Construction Plumbing and Heating Electrical Wiring. Contract documents available at the Secretary's office in Akron and at architect William Beutler Sioux City Iowa without deposit. Iowa preference for state grown products and domestic labor. Bid accompanied by a certified Iowa bank check of at least 5 percent payable to the Treasurer of Akron Independent School District. District may delay and may reject any or all bids. Bids valid for 15 days. Published May 16 28 30 1957.
Farmers are invited to the Western Iowa Experimental Farm field day near Castana on July 9 to view experimental work on soils, livestock, reading, fertilizing, and related projects. Harmon Boyd, county extension agent, reports noon meals will be available.
Preliminary estimates from the Tax Foundation indicate total U S tax receipts hit a landmark $100 million for the first time in country history. The report notes a per family burden around $900 based on the latest breakdowns, reflecting a broad surge in revenue.
Early estimates show federal taxes near 72 billion, states about 150 billion, locals 18 billion. The combined total is almost ten times the level from twenty years earlier. Federal receipts rose from 38 billion in 1946 to 72 billion in 1956, with similar gains at other levels.
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