Death of a newspaper underscores cost of local journalism
The Lafayette Macon County Times publisher Calvin Gregory argues that small papers face rising production costs and dwindling revenue. He cites equipment, building, and operating price jumps and notes that post closures strip a county of a voice and local advertising revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Gregory
Lafayette
Gregory
Macon County Times
Tribune
Dare We Tell The Truth We Need Honest Disclosure Now
Editorial by Dr. Alfred P. Haake argues truthfulness as essential to democracy. He cites lending and war debates, condemns deception, recounts personal lessons about honesty, and urges open moral discourse and accountability aligned with timeless principles. The piece calls readers to tell the truth in all matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred P.haake
Demaree Bess
Saturday Evening Post
Mr. Bess
The Preston Citizen Calls For Public Contact
The Preston Citizen urges readers to submit tips and notices to No. 8 to report on local events and community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Preston Citizen
No. 8
Canada’s Railroads Show Public Versus Private Ownership
In comparing Canada’s rail systems, the government owned Canadian National totals 33,122 miles with a three year deficit of 78.84 million, while privately owned Canadian Pacific spans 17,080 miles with 31.87 million in taxes and 65.42 million in dividends over the same period, illustrating the fiscal gap between public operation and private profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Canadian National Railways
Canadian Treasury
Canadian Pacific Railway
C.P R
Private versus public railways in Canada argued
The piece argues Canadian private railways deliver at least equal value to taxpayers. It claims publicly owned lines burden the treasury while privately owned lines contribute, with Canadian Pacific rivaling Canadian National in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion of Canada
Canadian Pacific
Canadian National
Canada
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
Preston
Idaho
Alfred P. Haake
Park Ridge, Ill
Wraoo
Spresdee— Crunlly
Sanes Sawdust
North State
John Deere
Playland Farm
Preston Implement CO
U.S.A
George Peck
National Labor Management Foundation
Partners
United
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Denver
Seattle
Salt Lake City
Greyhound Bus Depot
J. P. Gordon
U. K
Tire Shop
Studebaker
Plymouth
Dodge
Palmer Motor Implement Co
Ford
McCune Motor Company
W. Oneida
F.D.A.F