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Newspaper
Oswego Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1963
Page
6
These pre Christmas days bring crowded streets and busy stores. Shoppers and salespeople alike feel pressure as crowds swell and tempers flare. Stay calm, patient, and courteous to others in traffic and stores this holiday season.
The essay argues the Christmas spirit remains unchanged through centuries while customs evolve. It notes earlier families traveled to town before Christmas, exchanged simple gifts, and joy filled stockings. Modern times bring earlier shopping, larger gifts, and greater card and postage costs, yet the genuine spirit is in giving to others.
State and local tax collections rise driven by education highways welfare and salaries. Tax Foundation data show 1963 state levies up two to three times 1952 levels with New York California Massachusetts Connecticut and Nevada leading per person costs. Seventeen states added new taxes while thirty five broadened existing ones, tempering any hoped federal tax cuts.
A readers letter to Dr William Brady in the Palladium Times praises his health column. The family describes minimal medical visits over years, low soda use, milk and fruit priorities, dental work costs, and emphasis on CRI and keeping teeth in good shape.
In a wartime Q and A a reader explains being rejected due to a double hernia, then later accepted after ambulant treatment. The reply offers a free pamphlet on hernia and notes willingness to name physicians skilled in ambulant injection methods, suggesting consult with one's doctor if needed.
The airlift of a 15,000 man Army infantry division to Korea has been postponed indefinitely. Joint Chiefs of Staff recommended for March but will not occur in the current fiscal year ending June 30. Pentagon gave no reason in confirming the postponement. Informed sources hint President Johnsons economy drive as a major factor.
County ag agent Geiger reports from the Cornell Outlook Conference that area dairymen may see farm milk prices rise 5 to 10 cents per hundredweight in 1964 after a three year decline. Experts note cow numbers fell to 12 million in 1963, with production per cow up, and forecast only modest price gains plus higher costs for farm inputs.
Legal notice of a judicial foreclosure and public auction in Oswego County, New York. The referee will sell on January 7, 1964 at 11:00 AM at the Oswego County Court House to satisfy a judgment against Donald H. Baker and Beatrice Baker. The parcel is described as in city limits of Oswego.
County volunteer fire departments answered 34 calls in November. H C Strawing, county fire coordinator, reported nearly half, 26, were dwelling fires. Other categories included grass and brush seven, farms one, house trailer one, camps one, mercantile eight, vehicles six, rekindles two, wires one, railroads one. Property attacked valued at 362500 with loss estimated 63475. Eight Mutual Aid calls. 53 department hours spent at fires with 834 men totaling 44202 man hours.
Nashville records show David Tidwell Crockett, 52, was jailed after Mrs. Crockett swore a warrant on Sunday night accusing him of drunkenness. Judge Daniel Boone of the General Sessions Court denied bail.
Hal Boyle presents a collage of curious stats and quips from American life. The piece notes one in forty one thousand Americans own a racehorse, mentions a New Mexico penitentiary with a miniature golf course, and includes assorted trivia and quotes from figures like George Bernard Shaw and Arnold H Glasow.
A reflective column recalls the Boston Tea Party dated 190 years ago and urges vigilance to defend freedom and human dignity through divine protection and bold action against any threat to American liberties led by Sam Adams and a patriot band.
General Eisenhower’s push for Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge to return home and campaign is criticized. the article argues Lodge should remain in Saigon to influence Viet Nam policy and public perception. It notes Kennedy’s praise and Lodge’s background, framing him as a strong, nonpartisan candidate potential. Also included is a public auction notice for Oswego property.
The Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce launched its first foreign promotion in 1897 targeting Alaska miners. It invited newly rich prospectors to relocate to Los Angeles to retire, signaling early efforts to draw affluent newcomers to the city.
A brief Bible verse from Romans urges transformation by renewing the mind so you may discern the good and acceptable will of God. The message emphasizes inner change over worldly conformity and alignment with divine purpose.
In a 1956 Paris France versus United States bridge clash, North-South reached six hearts doubled at both tables but went down a trick due to a spade lead and ruff sequence. East used unusual no trump to signal minor-suit length. double requested a spade lead, leading to defeat despite a sound slam.
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