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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1960

Page

9

Democrats back old farm program to win votes

A 24 member Democratic advisory committee urged returning farm price supports to 90 percent of parity, tighter production controls, and use of loans, surplus purchases, payments, and marketing orders. A food stamp plan would aid low income consumers, with costs said to be less than current levels.

Ovid A. Martin Washington Toteal Crats Roosevelt Truman Franklin D. Roosevelt Harry S. Truman Oein Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon Herschel C. Loveless Iowa Democratic Committee Paul M. Butler Loveless

Why Social Security payouts look generous to retirees

An analysis explains that since 1937 the maximum Social Security tax paid by a worker was $1,226 and combined with employer payments totals $2,452. A 65 year old starting benefits in 1960 could recoup $1,309 in 11 months and surpass lifetime tax by 20 months, with future windfalls offset by planners. The system is designed to be temporary and will balance out over about 25 years as more retirees collect equal to their contributions.

Eisenhower Doubts West Virginia Religious Question Over

President Eisenhower questions the idea that the West Virginia primary buried the religious issue in the 1960 campaign. He condemns the injection of religion in politics and chides pollsters and the press for their forecast of Humphrey's expected victory. He notes he reads mainly Sunday papers and cites press predictions.

Washington Eisenhower West Virginia John F. Kennedy Humphrey

Esther Williams Denies Control in Pool Firm Bankruptcy

Esther Williams testifies she was a figurehead in International Swimming Pool Corp., a Los Angeles company that sold 18 million dollars worth of Esther Williams swimming pools in four years and says she had no right to examine the company books as bankruptcy proceedings begin.

Los Angeles Esther Williams Miss Williams International Swimming Pool Corp

Elvis Signs Autograph for Nepalese King and Queen

Elvis Presley met King Mahendra of Nepal and Queen Ratna on a Hollywood movie set. Presley greeted them warmly and gave his autograph, saying how nice it was to meet them.

Hollywood Elvis Presley Elvis Nepal Queen Ratna

Ann Landers column prompts teen pregnancy guidance

Dear Ann Landers covers a Canadian reader seeking guidance on a shotgun marriage after a 17 year old girl becomes pregnant and the father wants to marry. Ann advises against pressuring a rushed wedding and urges blessings if they truly love. Also notes addressing married couples and teen crush confusion with modest advice and a request for reader mail.

Ann Landers

Famous Dog Happy Missing From Van Fleet Home

Gen James Van Fleets internationally famous dog Happy a Korean husky disappeared from the home of his brother R R Van Fleet who was caring for the animal for the retired general The dog was a gift from Syngman Rhee the former president of Korea.

Winter Haven Fila James van Fleet Happy Syngman Rhee Korea van Fleet R. R. van Fleet

How can merchants offer wholesale prices and stay in business

Questioning how a merchant can sell merchandise at wholesale or below wholesale and still cover expenses. The reader asks for an explanation and recalls the slogan Nash Saves You Cash as a reference point.

Maternity dresses and styles at great prices

You can shop Tobias summer maternity wear including dresses shorts slacks and tops. Adorable outfits in coordinated colors priced from 3.98 to 25.00 located on the second floor.

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