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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1968
Page
2
Second class postage paid at Marshall Illinois Herald rates unchanged local advertising 35c per column inch and 20c per line for classified ads No three months subscriptions New yearly price listed at two dollars for subscription
Edward Akin announces that returning servicemen will find representatives from Veterans Administration Illinois Veterans Commission and state agencies ready to assist with benefits. A center will open March 1 1968 at the VA Regional Office Chicago as one of twenty nationwide urged by President Johnson for centralized veteran services.
Jay Philpott, district director for Central and Southern Illinois, outlines two major changes in medical expense deductions for 1967. Taxpayers may deduct half the cost of medical insurance premiums up to 150 dollars without the 3 percent limit. The rest of the premium, plus other medical costs, are subject to the 3 percent floor. Medicare ages 65 and over face the same limits as younger taxpayers. Medicine and drug costs are deductible only to exceed 1 percent of adjusted gross income, with excess added to total medical and dental expenses and then reduced by 3 percent of income. Life, accident, and health insurance covering lost earnings are not medical expenses.
Tight profit margins and high interest rates push farmers to quickly reorganize operations. Glenn E. Heitz notes net income lagged 17 years despite doubled output, while input costs and expected prices squeeze credit access. Farm debt could rise to about 100 billion by 1980, with interest costs climbing toward nine to ten percent of gross income.
High school honors go to Brenda Chapman John Hopper Lucille Stepp and David Dolson for the third six weeks Honorable mention includes Sheila Shaner Sue McCammon First semester honorees feature Brenda Chapman David Dolson and Greg Hosch Local items note Ronald Utterback arriving in Fairbanks Alaska and reporting 25 below zero Addresses and many social visits and family gatherings are listed from West Union area residents with names such as Ruth Wright Harnett Ledermann McCrory Blankenbeker Kenderdine Crumlin and Powell at various local homes campuses and events The piece ends with a call for political change and public office reform.
From an Old Timer reflects on plentiful quail and trout days, contrasts with today’s stricter rules, and warns wildlife faces shrinking habitats. The writer cites pollution, cleared forests, and the need for public support to enforce bag limits and preserve tomorrow’s wildlife.
Taxpayers aged 65 and older were reminded that the $3 monthly payment for Medicare supplementary medical coverage is deductible as a medical expense.
Mrs Bertha Snavely and Miss Kathleen Drummond visited Mr and Mrs Olen Wells and John. Gary and Chris Green spent Saturday night with Jeff McCrory last week in Melrose social column.
Officials urge farmers to improve financial planning and work closely with their lenders to secure the credit needed to survive the coming decade.
Mrs Maude Mille and Mrs Glen Arbuckle with daughter called on Mrs Mary Carpenter and Harry Sunday forenoon. Grace Higginbotham and Harry visited, as did Mr and Mrs Burton Riggs and sons with Everett. Effie Ross also called. Ben Carpenter of Marshall stayed with Everett Higginbotham and mother. Ottis Williams of Martinsville spent Saturday afternoon with Mrs Mary Carpenter.
The Canton Independent Sentinel laments the march of mechanization toward mass production threatening ten million farmers small business owners and rural independence. It argues the loss of individuality and the danger to the nation’s character if small farms and merchants vanish.
The podiatrist or Doctor of Podiatry handles diagnosis and treatment of foot disorders with medical and surgical methods. Training spans six years of higher education and four years of podiatric college. They work in private practice and hospitals, and may serve in armed forces or veterans facilities.
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