Residents Reject Minimum Housing Code in Anderson Poll
In a public poll by the Anderson Herald residents rejected the minimum housing code nearly ten to one. The letter argues council members must heed the majority, questions power to compel screens, and notes appeals are costly and often impractical for homeowners. The piece asserts publishing the full ordinance will reveal opposition and urge rescission.
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The Whale of a Story Behind Gas Pumps
A column notes meters hide the real gas story price taxes and costs behind pumps. It compares 1961 pump prices to 1950, explains exploration, refining, transport, and station operation, and highlights true drivers beyond sticker prices. It stresses competition and consumer choice in fueling.
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Taylor notes U S gold reserves decline amid rising foreign demands
Columnist Henry J. Taylor warns that U S gold on hand falls to 16.6 billion with 11.5 billion required by law, leaving 5.1 billion for foreign demands. European central banks hold 18 billion in net short term claims payable in gold on demand, and U S gold claims exceed totals stored by 1.4 billion while Washington remains in heavy daily spending.
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Henry J. Taylor
U. S
Washington
Residents urge council members after housing ordinance poll
The Herald notes a May poll showing strong opposition to the Minimum Housing Ordinance as ballots arrive by mail. Citizens urge targeting individual city council members. Separate dispatches describe Terre Haute faces in federal urban renewal enforcement and a Terre Haute case awaiting federal action after a courteous hearing in Washington.
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Soviet Arms to Egypt Alarm Bell in U S View
Washington column by Roscoe Drummond argues Nasser’s Egypt is arming with Soviet weapons and that U S aid funds are finances for arms. It estimates 1961 62 Soviet armor purchases totaling hundreds of millions, raising economic and regional risks and urging a reassessment of U S involvement.
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Insurance psychology and fair fire premiums idea
An entrepreneur argues for insurance reform that rewards non smokers and teetotalers with lower fire health and life premiums while penalizing drinkers and smokers. He cites broader societal costs from accidents, illness and fires and urges extending this scheme to health and life insurance.
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Eugene
Buerger
Eugene S
Crane
Armers
Pathe
Pencker
Let us Hear Both Sides on Freedom of Speech Debate
Reader letter questions city housing ordinance and condemnation laws. The writer argues for fair appeal costs and notes prior demolitions under existing statutes. Mentions freedom of speech, insurance premiums, and local policy battles with elected leaders.
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Surance
Folklore and early American newspaper mischiefs
A collage of folklore about reporters and editors with anecdotes on labor, stock advice, and public policy letters. It covers a mine explosion misreport, Sandberg myths, investment guidance, and civic debates on housing law and taxation.
Hiking Club Tour Plans First YMCA Adventure
The Boy's Adventure Hiking Club sponsored by the local YMCA schedules its first tour on Wednesday. They depart the lobby at 9 a.m. and visit the Church of God Convention Grounds for a tour of the new home auditorium. Afterward they lunch on the College Athletic field then return to the Y for a free swim and movie at Exiitorland.
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YMCA
Church of God Convention
College
Tam
Health warning on high heels from Dr Brady's clinic
Dr Brady argues that high heels harm health urging women to wear sensible flat or low-heeled shoes for work. He notes fatigue posture pain and potential ailments from prolonged heel use and calls for male support and action. He offers to answer health letters with instructions and a stamped self addressed envelope.
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Focal Salon
Sisterhood
Personal advice request to Dr Crane includes stamped envelope
Instructions to address Dr Crane with a self addressed stamped envelope and 20 cents to cover typing or printing costs for personal advice or one of his psychological charts.
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