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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1964
Page
2
Indiana motorists urged to drive cautiously as Fourth of July falls on a Saturday. Officials warn that weekend travel and celebrations will heighten risk of highway deaths and other accidents across the nation.
Central Maryland News questions poverty figures and policy. It notes anomalies such as a $3000 income threshold with half of very low income families owning homes. The piece argues against handouts, calls for revitalizing free enterprise in distressed areas, and compares work camp costs to Harvard.
A liner carried American beef to London for display at Smithfield Market marking a cooperative push by the American Meat Institute and the Department of Agriculture to sell U S beef in Europe. Officials say signs are promising as foreign suppliers diversify and Europe’s economy strengthens.
A House committee weighs revamping the Kerr Mills Act to widen state use of medical aid for the aged and needy. Supporters favor local administration, targeted help, and potentially greater benefits than Medicare, arguing cost projections and government control under Medicare are flaws.
Assistant Secretary of State Manning criticized the press for diving into foreign affairs. Representative John E. Moss argued that national policy is endangered more by ignorance than by exploitation, framing government transparency as essential to understanding.
Roger E. Spear discusses a Bar Mitzvah gift of 500 dollars and whether Control Data is the best long term growth pick. The expert notes Control Data’s strong earnings history, tech edge, and price swings, while acknowledging its stock is rich and volatile amid a growing electronic digital computer field. The client has also been buying other major stocks like Corning, Sears Roebuck, General Telephone, AT&T, and Minnesota Mining.
Detroit reports Ward's Automotive News records a new peak for 1964 model passenger car output. The production total surpassed 7.34 million since September with 1963’s year peak at 7.372 million, and forecasts suggest approaching 8 million as the run continues.
Washington reports reveal Gov. William Scranton's presidential bid faltering as top GOP figures decline to back him. The article notes Dewey ties, the lack of national experience, and Scranton's reliance on a tight inner circle led by William Keisling and James Reichley, with Sen. Hugh Scott as the only seasoned politician still involved.
Chesterfield Park hosts Independence Day events on July 4 starting at 9 a.m. with baseball and softball, a parade, record hop, go-cart races, games, flag-raising, air show, antique car and horse shows, and a fireworks finale at 9 p.m. A parade and infield show occur at 2 p.m. The record hop runs 3 to 9 p.m., with a stage show 7:30 to 9 p.m. Local service clubs run concessions. Arnold Gold chairs the observance with Ernie Ortman and Garland Dilts as co chairs. Previous field days drew large crowds.
Milo G aged 33 confesses shyness and lack of public speaking training. He recalls no courses in this art and hints at using Dale Carnegie style guidance. The record notes his initiative to seek a booklet on effective speaking for future growth.
The Indiana Department of Revenue released figures showing a 131 million increase in revenue for the fiscal year ending June 30, a 32 percent rise driven mainly by income taxes and the new 2 percent sales tax that began last October. Total state revenue reached 481.2 million with 246.3 million from gross income and real estate taxes, while cigarette tax receipts rose amid rate changes and motor fuel taxes added 3.7 million over last year.
Indonesia warned it would strike back if British or Malaysian troops attacked guerrilla bases on Borneo. Foreign Minister Subandrio called Malaysian plans childish and said Indonesia would counter with full power if its territory were attacked.
A description of folk party games including a toy drum mixer for introductions and a paper bag relay. Players form circles, move to music, swap cards, and restart. A clothesline pin game adds a timed challenge with twelve pins per player.
The Madison County Auditor's office prepares a list of about 800 property owners delinquent on two years of taxes. The list will be published ahead of a public tax sale at the courthouse on August 10. Payments before August 10 remove properties from the sale. Auditor Joe Armington and Deputy Christine McCormick oversee the process under a new state law.
Dr Brady’s Health Service notes letters from young mothers praising home birth and criticizing hospital rules while warning against phony clinics. The piece argues medicine is becoming a business, cites California’s a legal limit on new clinics, and invites brief health letters to Dr Brady at Beverly Hills.
Krupp Works of West Germany signed a four million dollar contract to construct a plastics plant in the Soviet Union. This is the third large contract Krupp has with the Soviet government since 1989. The plant will be located in Kursk, about 280 miles southwest of Moscow.
Poem fragment reflecting on assessing a man’s character through aims, plans, and reliance on God and sacred things. It contemplates what kind of goals he pursues, his convictions, and the type of woman he would wed as the final measure of his life. JULIEN HYER
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