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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1968
Page
4
Debates over a new 90 cent minimum wage hike follow decades of increases from 1938 to 1968. Proponents cite prosperity and dignity for workers while opponents warn of higher costs, job losses, and inflation, with cases like Goodwill Industries cited as warning.
Paul Harvey critiques the decline of mainline Christianity amid rising cults and spiritual seekers. He cites Gallup data, the Maharishi Yogi phenomenon, and growing Buddhism, arguing liberalism harms society while urging a return to fundamental faith and moral absolutes. Copr TM 1968 Gen. Fea Corp.
In 1968 the president’s demand for higher taxes meets chilly reception in the 90th Congress. Lawmakers charge a bloated budget to justify tax hikes and press for reduced spending on highway and war costs while urging essential road construction and safety funding. A separate British proposal seeks a universal surcharge.
Early career investors should seek strong growth with income secondary. Focus on capital appreciation through stocks with growth potential. Buy through a local dealer or bank agent. Recommend Becton Dickinson Consolidated Foods Textron Boeing as examples. Boeing may reward in 1969 or sooner due to growth potential despite 1967 earnings dip.
Dr. Brady argues degeneration such as arthritis rheumatism arteriosclerosis pyorrhea can be curable if recognized early with proper regimen. He promotes Pocket Cyclopedia health volumes, offers Volumette guides for 35 cents plus a self addressed envelope, and invites letters to his Beverly Hills address for health queries.
Doctors tire of repeating weight loss advice and fear patients chase pills. A Senate antitrust subcommittee led by Senator Hart probes the diet pill trade. Some pills help when prescribed, but federal reviews show some are harmful. Safeguards are urged as weight loss relies on willpower and exercise rather than pills.
The piece describes a child Dolly who resists dental work, learns from Daniel the dentist to act grown up in the chair, and notes how modern pediatric care uses play and rewards to ease visits. It discusses attitudes toward dentistry, fluoridation, and the value of natural teeth. It ends with a note inviting readers to contact Dr Crane Mellor in Ind for advice or psychological charts.
A collage of quotes reflects on modern times from January’s arrival and city governance to Shakespeare, education, and public discourse. Prominent snippets include reflections on mayoral duties, university life, and a remark by Alice Roosevelt Longworth on aging and legacy.
The piece argues against organizing university faculty into a bargaining union at Chicago Circle, contending it would erode academic freedom and the university’s scholarly tradition. It warns that a professors union would favor junior staff, undermine senior scholars, and turn the academy into a wage driven enterprise.
A Portuguese ship named the Santa Maria was seized at gunpoint on January 22, 1961, by twenty four rebels in a high seas operation affecting 600 passengers including Americans. The crew member killed and others wounded amid a tense chase near Brazil, with the ship finally surrendering to Brazilian authorities on February 3 after diverging toward Angola and seeking a neutral port.
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