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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1962
Page
2
Readers denounce urban renewal as a freedom eroding plan that pushes out small property owners. They urge Anderson residents to contact the City Council and mayor to oppose public housing rent subsidies and related measures.
The piece argues in favor of a vigilant active government serving the people not ruling them. It contrasts American freedom with communism and urges citizens to read, discuss, and teach these ideas to prevent Khrushchev’s claims and preserve liberty. It asserts the US system enables a better life and stresses government as a servant rather than master.
A government funded study concludes tomatoes bruise when dropped on hard surfaces and crushed by vehicles. Critics question the value and cost of the research and whether taxpayers should bear the expense.
The Chamber of Commerce argues against compulsory health benefits financed by higher social security taxes. It warns that private insurance exists, the Kerrills Act is unproven, and young workers would fund wealthier retirees. It contends benefits would be partial and illusory for the elderly.
Roger E. Spear advises a 36 year old reader debt free and seeking stock picks. He suggests buying 100 shares of Maytag and considering Diamond Alkali for solid, well covered dividends while noting future appreciation may be slow. Spear emphasizes prudent, long term gains and answers reader questions in his column.
UPI reports Mexican Communist groups plan a hostile reception for President Kennedy during his June 29 state visit to Mexico. The Trotskyist Revolutionary Worker’s party calls for a global protest against imperialism and Kennedy.
The article argues that Soviet shortages and price increases reflect market pressures and armament costs. It says continued talks between Washington and Moscow prevent Berlin from spiraling into conflict, stressing that both nations hold nuclear power and must maintain near-term diplomatic contact to avoid disaster.
The article likens shock treatment to aspirin masking deeper mental issues. It follows William R. a 28 year old veteran with a prior mental breakdown from the Korean War now returned home. His wife asks how to prevent relapse and the piece argues shock cures are temporary palliatives, not root-cause solutions like proper eyeglasses fix for headaches, urging broader ongoing care.
UPI reports the U S Chamber of Commerce urged repealing a 30 year old minimum wage federal law affecting contractors and negotiations with Britain and France. The piece surveys nuclear policy and alliance issues, noting plans for integrated Western forces and British and French roles.
Letter writers in Anderson challenge the City Council action on a minimum housing ordinance and defend the public’s right to protest. They urge ongoing public oversight and urge cleanups like dog control on private property to be part of local governance.
J Hayes ll, who has supervised civilian space agency and military missile base construction for the army engineers, says few economic disputes or work stoppages stem from the act. Borth urges Congress to repeal or force the Labor Department to establish procedures for wages, hearings, and published decisions while the chamber backs federal court review of Davis Bacon rulings.
Indiana state Rep. Birch Bayh Jr. told 4th District Democrats he will crusade against juvenile delinquency if he becomes a U.S. senator. He praised most teens but urged making crime unprofitable and said he would work with Attorney General Robert Kennedy on new methods to curb lawlessness.
A fragment from an 1890s-era collection notes how women once changed hair color quickly and humorously. It then glosses rhymes about gossip, keeping secrets, and social rules, ending with references to parodies of verse and old sayings about manners and theft.
Kentland Indiana compares chronic rheumatism claims to fraud and urges consumer protection as a private plane crash near Milwaukee injures three, including pilot Louis Belsha. Authorities report intoxication charges as three occupants face consequences, while the columnist seeks end to expensive unproven disease remedies.
Instructions request stamped self addressed envelopes for brief letters to Dr William Brady at 265 El Camino Beverly Hills California. Only a few letters can be answered due to high volume and nonconforming queries receive no reply.
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