Time to Follow Suit on Transportation Excise Taxes
The piece argues for repealing World War II era excise taxes on for hire transportation. It notes the taxes, at odds with current fiscal needs, burden living costs and business deductibility, and cites the National Conference for Repeal of Taxes on Transportation urging early congressional action. It also asserts income tax revenues would rise if these taxes are repealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Conference For
Culture and Labor
House
Nightmares in Moscow and the Soviet medical system
An American doctor visiting Moscow reports stark contrasts between Soviet and American society. She notes harsh class segregation at Moscow University, hospitals with only adequate care, widespread use of local anesthetics, low doctor pay around $80 monthly, and high rewards for scientists. The piece argues against converting U S medical institutions into assembly lines while steering a vast weapons program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Union
Carolyn Taylor
Moscow
Portland Oregonian
Russia
Moscow University
Free Nations
Teachers of Tomorrow Prompted by Capitalism Confusion
The Chicago Daily News notes a professor sacked 80 freshmen training to be teachers for misdefining capitalism. Students claimed capitalism is a form of government or dangerous when spread, revealing widespread ignorance in a challenging education era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Cecks Feee
A Dramatic Night at Ford's Theater April 14 1865
The scene recounts the Lincoln assassination at Ford's Theater detailing John Wilkes Booth in the balcony and the fatal shot to President Lincoln. It covers the audience, the cast, reactions, and the aftermath including Booth’s capture and the fate of Major Rathbone and Clara Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Booth
House
John Wilkes Booth
Washington
Ford's
United States
Henry Rathbone
Clara Harris
Lincoln
Laura Keene
White House
Taltavul’s
Mr. Lincoln
Asa Trenchard
Mrs. Lincoln
Major Rathbone
Booth
Case History of a Psychiatrist on Married Men and Wives
Dr. George W. Crane argues that married college men achieve higher grades than single men and claims wives can save money with a budget plan. The piece introduces Case X-331 Jean L., a 20 year old married to a G I veteran, as part of the discussion.
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Jean
George W. Crane
Jean L
G.I
Optometry
Famous pairs quiz and wartime married student notes
A quiz lists eight famous political pairs and a cartoonish wartime note on married students. The piece blends trivia about Wright brothers and FDR era tickets with a promotional aside urging readers to buy a booklet on budgeting.
Letters Indicate Interest In UN Never Greater
Public letters to the United Nations rose to 57 837 in 1957 with strong gains over 1956 and 1955. Most come from the United States and Canada with growing mail from Soviet bloc nations. inquiries focus on UN work and Hammarskjold’s peace efforts. One writer urged a space control study.
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Hal Boyle
United Nations
N. Y
Middle East
Josephine Frank
Soviet Union
Poland
Hungary
United States
Canada
Glenn E. Bennett
Dag Hammarskjold
Bennett
Two Men Visit Money Factory and Odd News Snippets
Two men plan a Washington tour of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing where US paper money is made. Other items include a Denver library demand for a hypnotism book and a Yosemite campsite outhouse sign about porcupines eating the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U Carpenter
Washington
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
New Straitsville Lodge 83rd Anniversary and Local Notices
New Straitsville Woodbine Rebekah Lodge No 100 marked its 83rd anniversary at the K of P Hall with Jeannette Livingston as lunch chair, assisted by Iva Dishon and Nellie Dixon. District 21 representative elect, two year term, was announced. Star Sewing Circle met with 12 members and two guests. Wanda Hicks hosted. Prizes awarded to Ethel Wade, Anna Frazure, Rosie Altop. guest prize to Mrs. Grandy. Birth announcement: Lois Jean Fink born Jan 25 at Mount St Mary Hospital to Mr and Mrs Carl Fink. grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Stubbs and Mrs Helen Fink. Gleaners Class met with 14 members at Della Arnett’s home. Warren and Mrs Dunkle returned from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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New Straitsville
Woodbine Rebekah Lodge No. 100
K of P
Jeannette Livingston
Iva Dishon
Nellie Dixon
Star Sewing Circle
Stella Hoops
Blanche Grandy
Mrs. Hoops
Wanda Hicks
Ethel Wade
Anna Frazure
Rosie Altop
Mrs. Grandy
Carl Fink
Lois Jean
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Robert Stubbs
Helen Fink
Gleaners
Della Arnett
Warren Dunkle
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Brownie the Mutts Memory and Cocker Spaniel Prejudice
A reflective piece laments dog prejudice and recalls Brownie a gentle mutt. The narrator contrasts Brownie with Joe the keeshond, notes canine instincts about character, and critiques human vanity, class, and domestic life through dog-centered anecdotes.
Public Forum Calls for Taxpayer Oversight of City Spending
A Athens property owner urges residents to demand more information on city finances and question council decisions. He criticizes water and sewer rate increases, the water softening plant, and limited council meetings, urging public involvement to shape better city management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Council
Advace
Athens
March of Dimes Drive Nets $202 in New Haven
New Haven volunteers led by the American Legion Auxiliary collected $170 during house to house canvassing and $32 from business locations, totaling $202. The group gathered for a social hour at Mrs. Thelma Capehart’s home to share refreshments. Members included Mrs. Ralph Roush Mrs. Bob Layne Mrs. Everett Roush Mrs. Harold Fry Jr. Mrs. Nelson Roush and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
American Legion Auxiliary
Thelma Capehart
Ralph Roush
Bob Layne
Everett Roush
Harold Fry, Jr
Nelson Roush
Harold Zerkle
Kittie Ord
William Roush
Fred Roush
Robert Roush
John Fry
Nannie Roush
Pirl Worth
Albert Dodson
Sibyl] Smith
Grant Roush
Capehart
Residents protest water rate hike in Athens
A resident voices opposition to a proposed water rate increase arguing a 600 percent rise over 12 years, and laments previous inadequate service and unfit water from a local mine. The letter urges affordable, reliable water without further price hikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Hocking
Postoffice Notice From Athens Ohio Press
Entry appears to be a postal matter noting Athens Ohio Postoffice and a mention of Associated Press member press status. The fragment notes classification as second class matter under act and indicates a period of one month six months or one year with ambiguous timing.
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Athens
Ohio
Postoffice
Act
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