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Newspaper
Playground Daily News
Location
Fort Walton Beach, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1972
Page
2
The piece argues that true freedom comes from self-control and personal responsibility rather than government grants. It links freedom to moral guides including the Coveting Commandment the Golden Rule and the Declaration of Independence.
The January HEW social service report shows 14.87 million people received welfare money, with AFDC accounting for most of the rise. Total public aid expenditures hit 1.54 billion, driven by money payments of 897 million, while critics call for ending perceived welfare excess and urge readers to contact lawmakers.
The piece critiques educators who avoid teaching, claim high pay for non teaching work, and rise in rank by distance from the classroom. It contrasts with bricklayers and carpenters who clearly define their labor, asking why a professional educator cannot define education.
Encyclopaedia Britannica notes the US leads peppermint oil production and ranks high in meat import demand. 1969 saw US exports of 30 000 tons of currants and raisins. Goober peas refers to peanuts. WWII armor and bomber copper use is cited. Shrimp lifespans are short. Presidential victory requires 270 electoral votes.
June 22 marks events from 1868 Arkansas joining the Union to 1940 France falling to Germany in World War II. Judy Garland died in 1969 in London at age 47. Anne Morrow Lindbergh born 1907. The moon nears full phase with Venus Saturn Jupiter visible in morning sky.
Jeffrey Hart argues Ashbrook embodied a Taftite conservatism that attracted some voters but failed to mount a significant insurgency against Nixon. Ashbrook’s persona and limited campaign finances limited impact, while Nixon’s adaptions could crystallize support for a future challenger backed by his conservative line.
The piece argues that American elections default to a center, with voters favoring moderates over extreme positions. It notes 1964 as a clarified choice toward the center and predicts both parties will seek the center in 1972 amid McGovern's radical rhetoric and Nixon’s counter-pressure.
A three day Chicago conference feature Professor Donald Lux arguing that educated people are industrially illiterate. He says the man made environment is largely unknown, breeding anxiety. enlightenment and intelligent control are needed to organize and master technology.
Reed Larson examines Secretary Hodgson’s endorsement of compulsory unionism and its potential impact on a national Right to Work law. He cites polling opposition, GOP resistance, and the political leverage this issue could create on Capitol Hill, urging resignation and signaling a possible 1972 shift.
The column argues pensions and lifetime pay for high officials raise independence questions. It notes Earl Warren’s $10,000 yearly pension and Supreme Court chief justice pay while many retirees struggle. It cites the PGBN stance that workers should earn full pay while employed and fund their own retirement.
A compiled list shows Florida officials and their contact offices including Tillman Barrow in Panama City Nes, Mallory Homne in Tallahassee, Jerry Metin in Fort Walton Beach, Delmore in Crestview, Edmond Fortune in Pace, Edward Gurney in Winter Park and Washington, Bob Sikes in Crestview and Washington with office addresses and phone numbers. The document reflects state and federal representatives and districts.
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