17 Dec 1964
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Newspaper
Milford Mail And Terril Record
Location
Milford, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1964
Page
1
An editorial argues against tying Medicare to Social Security, contending higher Social Security taxes and loss of local control. It supports current local administration of elderly medical aid, notes already ample insurance coverage, and warns the combined plan misaligns with medical needs and fiscal reality.
The piece compares West and East Germany using wage to goods graphs, noting West Germany buys a quart of milk in 8 minutes while East Germany requires 15 minutes. A fridge needs 103 hours 55 minutes vs 625 hours, and a car 1,238 hours 56 minutes vs 6,391 hours 18 minutes. It also cites Khrushchev era shifts toward capitalist incentives amid consumer unrest.
Washington reports note the Administration will push Congress to repeal nuisance retail excise taxes amid a wartime emergency levy. The President stated removing these taxes is a minimum goal and that other excise taxes may also be repealed or reduced as part of the policy.
A jumbled crossword style list with clues and partial fills covering chemistry terms, anatomy, grammar, geography, and common words. The grid shows across and down entries like Be contrite, Apprehend, Esther, and many chemistry symbols alongside general vocabulary.
The article argues for ending wartime taxes that still apply to cosmetics, toilet goods, jewelry, luggage, and similar items at about 10 percent. It says repeal would not greatly cut revenue and would boost business from factory to retailer, addressing a long-delayed sense of justice for promises broken after emergencies ended.
S/Sgt and Mrs Norman Winter and daughter Sonya arrived Sunday afternoon. Winter enlisted in 1950 and stationed in St Johns Newfoundland for 18 months. He will go to Omaha Friday to receive his discharge. Bascom estate to sell residence and 14 lots at public auction in Milford. Cpl Darwin E Will pictured in Mail in Mannheim with Bob Waterfield. team placed second in conference. W O Place sends Christmas greetings from Germany. Gordon Blunt ordained minister at Milford Congregational Church. Mary Meyers ANC has gone overseas. Bob Twist called home Christmas Eve from Norman Oklahoma for greetings. A carnival at Friends Church Arnolds Park Saturday night. Milford Pioneers lost 19 18 to Graettinger in opener. East Broadway conditions worsen with office overhauls and debris. Oscar Meyer dirk moving to new building on our Street. strange local jokes about workers.
Milford defeated Sheldon High 22 to 21 in the season opener as Kelsey led with five field baskets and four free throws. Hicks added four points, while Brack and Tripp contributed, and Crosbie resigned as Milwaukee road agent after a year and a half of service in Milford. J. C. Guthrie shipped two cars of sheep and one of cattle to Chicago, and a new W W Kim ball and Co piano arrived for E R Wooley, a Lake Minne Washta cottage owner.
A list of twenty trivia prompts covering science history geography and society. Items ask about temperature scales President beard Bessemer process islands Canada size light year and other facts. Each query seeks concise factual knowledge from general reference.
A list of concise answers covers topics from temperature conversion to geography and history. Notable items include Abraham Lincoln, Calcutta, Sir Henry Bessemer, Bermuda, light year distance, Mt. Nebo, Mesa Verde, automatic vending machines, and population hospital admission rates.
The Town State Employment Service will send a representative to Estherville Sheldon and Emmetsburg on specific December dates to handle employment service and unemployment insurance duties. The visits run twice monthly November through April and monthly May through October with time slots listed.
Fort Dodge district office announces December schedule with visits to Estherville Spencer Spirit Lake. Estherville hosts sessions Dec 8 and 22 at City Hall 12 45 to 2 30 p m. Spencer holds Dec 3 17 31 at Court House 8 30 a m to 12 30 p m. Spirit Lake Dec 9 and 23 at Court House 1 00 to 1 30 p m. Fort Dodge office hours 8 30 a m to 4 30 p m daily excluding Saturdays.
The notice outlines a driving license schedule across Estherville Orange City Emmetsburg Primghar Sheldon Spencer Rock Rapids Spirit Lake with staged dates Monday through Friday. The article blends listings with reflective lines on curiosity about the world.
Bill Smith, a senior at Eddyville High School, bagged a prairie wolf near his Ottumwa Route 4 home, drawing attention from local residents and wildlife officials. The incident occurred late afternoon, prompting questions about local wildlife management and safety.
Mayor Donald Hansen and Town Clerk Donald Lamb head a council of six members Dwight Hemphill Carl Munden Michael Noteboom Duane Wells Ott Graff for the upcoming session.
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