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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1961
Page
5
A columnist argues boosting the minimum wage reduces hiring and raises costs. He cites a Michigan retailer losing money under a higher wage and cites inflation as a bigger issue. He notes past wage increases caused job declines and cites press concerns about the bill.
Frank Costello faced a senatorial inquiry and boasted about paying taxes. He remains in the final months of a five year federal tax evasion sentence in Atlanta. The Supreme Court stripped his American citizenship by a 6 to 2 vote, opening a path to deportation to Sicily, though years of legal hurdles loom. At 70, death may preempt deportation.
A humorous piece laments income tax season using a mock dedication to taxes. It parodies civic ritual, noting Form 1040 day and how taxpayers feel financially pressed while poking fun at the Internal Revenue Service and government taxation.
Five years ago marked the first time women sat on the local school boards as Mrs. Arthur Shelley won a Monticello term and Mrs. Arlene Oster won at Oxford Junction. A Monticello dog ordinance tightens rabies rules, impound authority, lowers license fees, and changes license deadlines. Ground clearing began in Onslow for a new three room grade school addition this summer. Stott of Monticello paid 10 for the remaining Lovell No. 2 schoolhouse and 25 for a north annex frame. Balster of Scotch Grove was named chairman of the Iowa Good Roads Association for Jones county, working with 20 residents.
A satirical note argues that talk is cheap and a clash of arguments should play out on television rather than in press campaigns. The piece mocks press agents and the idea of televised code for resolving disputes.
Two Morgan mares sell for a high price amid farm notes. Hall Mfg adds a second story to meet rising demand. German travel plans for June are discussed by G. H Bohiken in Scotch Grove. Monticello Express details publication, rates, and service allowances for veterans and counties served.
Onslow area residents hosted guests including Maurice Butt family Ben Butt Charlotte Bill Brady Dale Orr Rockford Illinois Chileen Cook Nevada Iowa and others. McLaughlin Monticello to attend Iowa Automobile Dealers Association pre convention meeting March 26 Des Moines and 1961 convention March 27. February savings bonds sales in Jones County totaled 127511 with two month total 251126 at 19 percent of the 1961 quota.
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