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Newspaper
Phoenix Gazette
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1949
Page
8
The article warns that higher pension demands and growing Social Security payments burden future workers. By 1975, about five workers support each retiree, down from eight today, pushing costs onto consumers and raising product prices. It argues there is no free pension and workers ultimately pay. political pressure will grow as voters over 50 rise.
The article argues that the Children's Censor in Czechoslovakia under the Kremlin bans beloved tales and biographies, including Ford and Robinson Crusoe, to indoctrinate youth toward serving the state. It claims such censorship produces automatons obsessed with world revolution, endangering global stability.
The Exchange analyzes Sears Roebuck ownership to reveal who truly holds the stock. It shows 93,434 holders with 23,646,513 shares, many tiny holdings, and substantial institutional and university stakes. Women own 43 percent of individual holdings. less than half of total shares are in individuals’ names. Trusts insurers universities and churches hold sizable blocks, illustrating broad cross sections of ownership beyond a few tycoons. East McDowell Road could become a real street as paving plans proceed and Thomas may be widened.
The Tax Foundation digesting a federal budget report shows subsidies to farms and businesses cost taxpayers 14 to 15 billion dollars over 1934 to 1948. Major items include dairy and cheddar cheese subsidies, RFC direct subsidies for livestock petroleum and metals, and maritime and soil conservation payments totaling billions, highlighting the broad subsidy burden.
An editorial notes a long running protection scheme in Milwaukee where a tavernkeeper and her daughter paid 80000 to a ghost exorcist over 18 years. Police interrupted the scam after the price rose too high, exposing the hoax. The piece concludes with a reflection on fear and belief in ghosts.
A Buffalo Courier notice from March 27 1898 advertised Statler's leading restaurant offering Sunday dinner for 25 cents with an oyster relish menu ending in strawberry shortcake and whipped cream. It noted board was available for 4.37 a week with six for 1 25 meal tickets and no extra charge for John Rubens orchestra music.
A dated analytical piece argues the Soviet Union and Western Allies failed to unify Germany postwar. It critiques territorial ambitions, demilitarization, and propaganda from all sides, contending Berlin's fate and Bonn’s status affect peace. It claims East Prussia and Silesia shifts hurt Germans and warns of future German leadership arising from displaced groups.
The segment lists five trivia items with authoritative answers: Louisiana named for King Louis XIV, Georgia after King George II, the U S president’s salary at 100000 dollars annually, the Cornhusker State being Nebraska, and the Golden Gate located in San Francisco California.
In a passage from W. L. White's Land of Milk and Honey two Russian peasants hear Stalin declare that socialism can be built in one country. They seek guidance from a local holy man who affirms Stalin while advising them to live elsewhere during the process.
In northern Yuma County cash paying slot machines spark a political issue for 1950 elections while free play machines claim legality and public sentiment opposes gambling. County Attorney Ingraham vows to prosecute cash paying machines with evidence, while redistricting plans would raise Yuma’s House delegation from two to three. Proposals split along county lines, with district boundaries tied to supervisorial maps and Wellton Mohawk area potentially shifting. Grapevine memos note prison needs dental chairs, funds lacking.
Dentist seeks disposal contact Lon Walters for equipment. Wing Ong eyes trip to Hong Kong amid anti Communist stance. Arizona Highway Commission to dedicate road to Guaymas. Governor Garvey travels to Las Cruces. Judge Kelly stands as lone Republican on Yuma bench with re election uncertainty. Garvey’s moves target Williams replacement and industrial commission docket. Governor aims to clear two key issues before year end while seeking non political results.
A retrospective on decades of Navy friction with presidents and secretaries of war, highlighting leaks, congressional hearings, and shifts in policy under FDR Truman and Coolidge era. It notes Admiral Bogan and others decry morale while Congress ultimately backed unification, and discusses transfer ideas between services.
A columnist on the New York municipal election decries the Republican Party’s decay, noting Stanley Isaacs’ affiliation with 17 organizations listed as subversive by the Attorney General. The piece argues for liberals to resist internal splits and avoid surrendering to propaganda.
In a critique of party leaders and allies, the piece argues for individual conscience in choices about supporting groups seen as threats, while accusing the party in New York City of backing a candidate who promotes Communists as a danger. It links Alger Hiss, a libel case, and Republican involvement as signs of a broader scandal and warns against allies of ideologies.
The author argues worn items reveal history and joy from use. He cites antique vessels, stone road ruts, public library wear, tapestries, rugs, and book covers as signs of enduring value. He reflects that wear shows effort, beauty, and lasting worth rather than rust.
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