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Newspaper
Preston Citizen
Location
Preston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1952
Page
2
A partisan attack outlines perceived flaws in the social security program. It claims by 1971 1044 million beneficiaries would draw 2.4 billion more than new contributions, urging alarm and accusing officials of mismanagement and embezzlement. The writer condemns contributions as a swindle and urges voters to oppose the program.
A local Republican views Eisenhower as a sure nominee despite hostility to his candidacy among many leaders. He argues backers include Wall Street bankers and big corporations, but praises Eisenhower’s leadership and calls for GOP unity while warning against slanderous attacks. The Saturday Evening Post endorses Eisenhower, urging his nomination for president.
George Peck denounces social security in a fierce critique of the New Fair Deal. He argues the program erodes liberty and exposes facts about the trust fund, including large receipts, limited cash on hand, and fund misuses, urging candidates of any party to advocate abolition.
The passage reflects on historic dreams from Edison’s electric light to Marconi’s wireless communication. It notes how people from all stations have fostered dreams for a freer world and hints at a personal dream fulfillment now underway, with continuation promised on page three.
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