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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1953
Page
1
The piece weighs national assets and liabilities as the United States enjoys high living standards and strong production while warning against growing government dependence and rising taxes. It argues for preserving freedom, self-reliance, and moral fiber to face 1954 and defend a free, self-governing nation against cradle-to-grave security and socialism.
A study cited by Dr. Vincent Nowlis shows punishment for aggression at home often fails to reduce fighting in preschoolers. Punishing persistent fighters may be useless, while teaching turn taking and gentle guidance helps children learn better ways to interact.
Iowa Highway Patrol Chief David Herrick asks private citizens to report erratic drivers as patrols statewide intensify drunken driving enforcement for the New Year holiday. First offense carries a 300 to 1000 dollar fine or up to a year in jail, with possible license revocation. penalties rise for subsequent offenses.
A columnist critiques Soviet promises to expand consumer goods and quality under Malenkov. The piece contrasts state control with American competitive markets, noting dissidents face prisons and labor camps, and argues the American system remains the best practical answer to communism.
The Canadian budget reduced individual income and corporation taxes by 11 percent and 9 percent respectively. After six months the government collected about 90 million more than the previous year as tax reductions boosted work incentives and investment, according to Time.
A Monticello soldier stationed in Pusan writes home about a massive downtown fire that devastated the city. He describes streets strewn with debris, 45,000 homeless, burned railroad station and base chapel, and soldiers providing tents in former POW camps to shelter civilians. He plans to send photos.
JO SERRA writes from Hickory Grove about failed 1953 resolutions to save 50 dollars a month. He praises banks and local bankers, especially Uncle Joe, for reliable help despite a cold January February. He references Dixey and the song look away a-way.
A locally flavored column recounts inventory woes during the holidays, Monticello firemen saving a man from a dangerous fall, farming talk in Ray Adams' yards, job applications with diverse printing experience, and glimpses of Christmas gatherings and engagements among area families including the Schrader and Lubben households in Cedar Rapids and Anamosa.
Florence M. Elder of Kingsburg California writes to Monti cello Express renewing a two week weekly subscription for another year. She recalls Monticello memories and recognizes Charlie Podlaski from her school days and the class of 1914 during fair time.
Publisher and staff credits listed for Monticello Press including editor, advertising manager and foreman. Publishing days Monday and Thursday, with subscriptions offered by county and state rates. Notice on prize restrictions and postal lottery compliance accompanies ads for readers and advertisers.
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