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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1953
Page
2
The article notes that many congressmen fear an angry public will demand them to pay four cents for a stamp, arguing they should buy their own stamps or that government bureaus should cover postage from appropriations. It contends there is no reason they shouldn't do so.
The piece charts the ICC 36 percent parcel post rate hike starting Oct. 1 and debates higher first class, air mail, and special services costs. It notes Postmaster General Summerfield aims to end a 150 year deficit era, faces three obstacles including Congress adjournment and 60 million dollars in free government mail, plus two million from the frank ing privilege.
Surveys show the public overestimates retailer profits. In 1952 department stores averaged 2.4 percent of sales after taxes, 2.3 percent in 1951. Only about 2 cents of every dollar go to owners, the rest covers merchandise, wages, taxes, rents and other costs. Profits may rise or fall, but remain moderate under a free competitive system.
President Eisenhower at a press conference argues that military strength must align with a sound economy. He warns reckless spending risked both national security and fiscal health, urging disciplined budget cuts to balance defense and economic power.
Letter writer from Weston Idaho argues phone costs differ by location making a farm phone seem a luxury. He notes higher rates for calls to Preston and asks why a farm needs phones while townsmen view them as essential. He mentions a five-phone line and cites local business impact.
The piece notes congressional judiciary committee reports on Subversive Influence in the Educational Process. Dr Bella Dodd, former Hunter College teacher and ex communist party member, testified in Washington about communist influence in education and unions.
The hearing featured Dr. Dodd, a Hunter College figure, described as influential and cultured, who testified about fellow travelers and covert communist work in education. She recounted advice to avoid party membership and outlined smear tactics used against opponents, urging Congress to review Subversive Influence in the Educational Process.
The Echo club met at Mrs. Shirley T. Eck’s home for a 4 H gathering. Edna Bingham demonstrated a cold milk drink while Karla Balls and Dorma Rogers demonstrated Measuring The Merry Little Stitchers 4 H activities.
An advertisement promotes T-4-L keratolytic fungicide for athlete's foot. It claims the product sloughs off tainted outer skin to expose and kill fungi on contact with results promised in one hour or a 40 cent refund. Available at Johnson Drug.
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