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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1966
Page
2
The editorial questions a $50-a-plate testimonial dinner for Congressman J Edward Roush in Marion arguing it exploits party workers and businesses to fund a campaign. It condemns the practice as unethical and suggests better funding methods, noting concerns about expanding welfare state policies.
The article argues Congress passed a $2 million current fiscal year rent subsidy and $20 million in obligations for the next year, costing taxpayers an estimated $6 billion, amid partisan opposition. It notes support from Postmaster General O Brien and cites polls showing broad public resistance to expanded domestic spending, framing the Great Society as advancing welfare-state aims.
A reader asks if he should make only a minimum down payment on a home and take a long term mortgage while cheaper money may come later. The adviser suggests minimal down and paying off later, notes insurance, and recommends selling 50 American Telephone shares to invest in Plough Inc and 50 Texas Utilities. A second reader asks about growing college funds. suggestion is Avon Products as fast growth stock.
Picasso, the wealthiest painter, accepted the Lenin Peace Prize presented by Ilya Ehrenburg amid debate over Soviet influence on art. The piece notes Picasso’s long Communist ties, the critique of Soviet realism, and contrasts in the free world, with references to Ehrenburg, Pasternak, Milosz, and American artists.
The Inside Report describes a heated pushback from eight Western Democratic Senators over Secretary of Agriculture Freeman. They accuse him of blaming farmers for rising living costs and warn of political consequences if he does not defend farmers’ stance to President Johnson. The piece notes his bid to expand 1967 wheat acreage and frames a cross fire between administration goals and farmer interests.
The program and Dr. Crane discuss wives' sins of omission in marriage, urging wives to satisfy both physical and spiritual needs. They warn that neglect can lead to impotence and platonic husband behavior, then offer a paid booklet and charts for personal advice from Mellor, Indiana.
An unknown author offers a snapshot of American humor blending old world forms with local sensibilities. It compares mirth to German meditation, Greek cynicism, and French irony, with quips about a widow's reminiscence and a child's prayer. It closes with an American Saying about anti evolutionists.
A reader voice praises a milk based regimen for chronic joint disability linked to rheumatism. The letter endorses eight to 10 weeks of dairy intake and cautions against miracle cures while urging milk as essential for all ages. The note, signed by E M from Pennsylvania, highlights physician skepticism and directs readers to Dr William Brady for letters.
Work on old ships required large crews and huge appetites. ThePennsylvania, a 120 gun ship, needed 12 men per gun with a 132 foot main mast and 110 foot yard. Fresh water capacities rose from 8 000 gallons for brigs to 110 000 gallons for ships of the line. Four bars of soap per man monthly was common. Modern crews enjoy air conditioned berths and dining rooms, with fresh produce, TV, and radio.
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