Fun Is Less Expensive As a Person Grows Old
An essay argues that aging reduces the cost of enjoying life, valuing basic comforts, health, nature, creativity, and friendship over consumer pleasures. A retired lawyer recounts reconnecting with an old classmate before learning of the friend's death, urging not to delay visits. The piece notes differences in vacation preferences by gender and cites historian Arnold Toynbee on travel in old age.
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Robert Peterson
Chestomt
Arnold Toynbee
Opposition Met On Post Offices in Wilson Kan
The Post Office plans a new Wilson Kansas post office faced opposition from Senators and a representative. Kingfisher Oklahoma residents likewise opposed a new post office last month. Representative Dole cited objections from First District residents about vacant buildings and remodeling feasibility.
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Wichita
Post Office
Wilson
Kan
Ellsworth
Kansas
Kingfisher
Okla
A. B. Heiligman
Robert Dole
R-Kan
Dole
Economic Rise Seen Ahead In Business World
AP reports a cautious optimism in the business world as a nuclear test ban treaty debate and defense spending influence prospects. Government outlays rise at all levels, consumer spending strengthens, and business investment in equipment boosts productivity, while credit growth expands with rising installment debt.
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Sam Dawson
NFA York
U.S. Senate
Defense Department
Sinner psychology and rising confidence lift outlook
The text argues that confidence spreads widely and underpins economic growth as consumer, business, and government spending rise. With spending trends up, the outlook for the fall months appears bright.
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