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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1968
Page
2
Editorial praises David W. Dennis Richmond attorney and Republican candidate for Congress in the new Tenth District. It argues thirty years of overspending caused inflation and a weak dollar and urges voters to back Dennis in November to restore fiscal sanity in Washington.
The city faces a long delayed payout from a 31,000 bequest with a 250 year fund deposit rule. At four percent interest compounded semi annually, value could reach about $19 million by payoff, though inflation erosion may reduce future value. The dollar has declined about 71 percent in 56 years since the fund began.
After Johnson removes Robert McNamara there is a harsh critique of his tenure. The piece argues McNamara’s policies left the US lagging in antimissile defenses space launch capabilities and warhead power. It warns Congress and the nation that renewal of superiority is urgent to counter Soviet gains.
Republican Congressman William V Roth finds about 1,000 federal grant programs exist, far more than the 330 listed by the government. HEW would require 4,600 manhours to catalog all its programs, as agencies expand powers and reach. The Arizona Park Bureau Federation urges teaching freedom to all ages.
Reader questions about exchanging Basalt Rock Co. stock for Dillingham in Hawaii and about Consolidated Edison payroll deduction plans. The column notes Basalt’s small capitalization and potential selling difficulty, praises Con Edison as a sound investment with a 6 percent yield, and discusses how payroll savings plans affect companies and employees.
Aneditorial argues that aid to developing nations fails without systemic reform and corruption reduction. It cites Myrdal and Sukarno to warn against relying on infrastructure alone, noting rising demands require productivity, proper governance, and true economic reform for lasting growth.
A health column discusses irrational phobias and false beliefs such as delusions. It notes examples like fear of germs, water, snakes, and cold or damp exposure, and mentions Osler and a physician’s obsession with illness caused by everyday exposure. It invites readers to send stamped letters for replies.
A 9 year old girl named Alice is discussed as an example of medical overreach and psychosomatic drives behind unnecessary surgeries. The piece cites studies by Dr. Doyle and Dr. Alvarez showing high rates of unwarranted hysterectomies and appendectomies, and promotes a booklet on sex problems in marriage to prevent needless operations.
Noted excerpts discuss education and governance from quotes by William Wade and Dr. Lindley J. Stiles, highlighting limits on public information and the evolving nature of schools. Observations compare British public schools to private U.S. high schools and note how centralized management can hinder democratic citizen involvement.
Namibia becomes the UN label for South West Africa but the UN cannot govern or eject South Africa, which administers the territory. The piece argues the US abstained from a Namibia removal vote and warns of potential Soviet influence and civil strife if independence were pursued.
In May 1919 the NC flying boats built with Curtiss help attempted transatlantic flight from Rockaway Beach. NC3 and NC2 faced overwater navigation troubles, while NC1 commanded by Lieutenant Commander Read reached Lisbon and Plymouth, marking the first non stop crossing of the Atlantic by air.
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