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Newspaper
Burlington Herald
Location
Burlington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1949
Page
2
The piece warns against publishing a donor list for the St. Francis Mercy Hospital drive. It stresses that contributions were voluntary and not fixed amounts, and criticizes forced charity and public budget shaming. It defends individual privacy and credits civic volunteers.
The piece defends the 1950 census against privacy complaints led by Ohio representative Brown who argues income is personal business. It argues census data are unbiased and revealing, serving as a national mirror to study conditions and foster self scrutiny.
The column playfully questions the purpose of the necktie noting its fashion gagging effect on Great Americans. It jokes the neckwear offers little warmth and may contribute to illness while urging readers to consider freedom from the accessory.
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