NFIB warns high rates threaten small firms and farmers
The National Federation of Independent Business warns the prime rate may push small firms into trouble with a potential national average near 10 percent by year end and over 12 percent in Pacific states. Farmers face higher mortgage and short term loan costs, risking broader economic strain. Ed mond Apolinarski notes farms are modern and costly.
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National Federation of Independent Business
Federation
Pacific Coast
Pacific States
Poland
Edmond Apolinarski
No Limit Tax Plan Questioned by Royko Humor
Columnist Mike Royko lampoons the idea of 100 percent taxation and asks how the government could continue to help a population that is broke. He imagines future economists suggesting selling the Air Force or Navy or moonlighting abroad to fund aid, noting nothing is too fanciful in a country with no tax limits.
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Mike Royko
Uncle Sam
Royko
Return To First Principles
Mayor Lindsay of New York urged scrapping the present welfare system in favor of a work rewarding system. He argues the current setup incentives non employment and stresses that profit motive drives both business and welfare success. He contends critics of profits seek failure and calls for a return to a basic principle of human existence.
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John V Lindsay
New York
Lindsay
Eckman Named FFA Counts Star Farmer
Marilyn Krantz and Rhoda Stauller are introduced as new 4 H queens in community coverage. A visitor from Poland attends a local auernsey day event highlighting agricultural outreach at the county fairgrounds.
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Eckman
FFA
Star Farmer
Marilyn Krantz
Rhoda Stauller
Poland
Auernsey
Arithmetic of government spending prompts weighty questions
In this letter from Sauk City Wisconsin readers reflect on how math applies to public finances. The author argues spending comes from taxpayers and urges voters to choose between a larger cake or eating it. The piece cites economist and historical proverbs to frame the debate.
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You
Sauk City
Wise
Star
Five Day Local Forecast Warm trend with sunny days
The five day forecast for Saturday through Wednesday calls for above normal temperatures with daytime highs in the 80s and overnight lows in the 60s. The period's normal high low is 83 62 and rain is unlikely with little if any precipitation expected.
Can the church survive the modern storm warnings
A sermon reflects on widespread doubts about church vitality amid headlines about declining membership and priest shortages. It recalls Moses and Joshua, stressing that faith and divine power, not obstacles, decide the church’s course, urging courage to enter the promised land through steadfast Christian response.
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Joshua
Deveheast
Canaan
Moses
Caleb
Joshua Farewell Message Affirming Faithful Service to God
The article reflects Joshua’s farewell to the people, urging faithfulness to the Lord. It emphasizes God’s ongoing promises and the need for each individual and family to choose whom to serve, concluding with “as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
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Efe
Jordan
Joshua
God
Israel
Now Is The Time For Safe Water And Crop Care
Contaminated water for domestic use is a growing threat in many areas. Test private wells and springs after heavy rainfall. chlorine treatment can aid disinfection. August or September suits renovating pastures and soil with lime and fertilizer following a soil test. Corn silage offers high feed nutrients, boosting livestock diets. Local producers should harvest top quality silage for the year ahead.
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Northwestern University
U.S. Weather Bureau
Harrisburg State Airport
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Division of Christan Education
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