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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1951
Page
2
The Pointer discusses implementing a sound tax program to save money and cut spending, arguing price controls are a flawed cure. It notes that efforts have only scratched the surface in addressing the root causes of economic malaise and urges deeper reform.
Charles Stevenson critiques government publicity as taxpayer funded propaganda. He cites Budget Bureau figures showing 195 million dollars annually for 3,400 publicity staff to disseminate reports and promote programs. He highlights actions by the Federal Security Administration Bureau of Reclamation and Army Engineers, urging scrutiny of government messaging and spending.
A representative of two national retailer groups told a Senate committee that price controls alone cannot curb inflation. He argued production limits and supply factors must be addressed, likening inflation to natural laws and urging action at the source rather than only through new laws and enforcement agencies. He called for constraining the money supply to tackle root causes.
The article notes holiday safety and patriotism with “Your Flag and My Flag” and mentions three forest preserve swimming pools opening June 30 as guards are hired. It also previews Grant Park summer concerts starting June 27, featuring the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra through August 19 with free admission and large crowds.
The practice of giving trees to newly married couples has revived with the postwar hotel building boom. J L Heston from The Davey Tree Expert Co. suggests evergreens like yew as desirable options. Ornamentals are popular but planting is not advised now due to moving season. donors can note landscape impact by late September.
Ancient civilizations and many nations tied trees to fertility and happiness in marriage. In Japan the Holy Pine with a double stem is shown to couples. European customs plant or carry trees for newlyweds. Bermuda preserves cake trees carved from cedars set in wedding cakes then planted. Joyce Kilmer Trees.
The Educational Committee of the Illinois State Medical Society notes that strain fatigue and overwork heighten heart risk. Coronary thrombosis can occur at rest and is caused by a blood clot in hardened arteries. Rest and reduced energy output are essential, with heavy meals and tobacco use noted as contributing factors in some cases.
The article warns that many gastrointestinal symptoms may disguise coronary insufficiency and stresses yearly physical exams. It notes coronary thrombosis occurs across ages, more in men, and advises avoiding worry and heavy effort, urging strict adherence to a physician’s counsel for a healthy heart and longer life.
Jackie Watts will miss the Aldrich Family as he stars in NBC TV's Young Mr Buttons set to debut August 26. NBC fireside theater begins July 3 with an eight week live series produced by Albert McCleery. regular telefilms return August 28. Also notes on Mary Jane Higby hat solution, Edward Arnold's five minute series, MGM Show Boat album, Al Hodge teaching Sunday school, and Mutual's Twenty Questions contract.
The Good Neighbor Club grows through voluntary membership with no officers or initiation. Jack Berth, NBC singer, says the club forms from radio audience members who write about acts of kindness. After three years, membership has grown, boosted by postwar Korea interest.
Sincere thanks extended to Mark Zollar Jennie O Connor Esther Peacock Lillian Albrecht Florence Listie Amy Holden Etta Rose Winter and Helen Grapen for assistance at the X ray unit on Thursday June 14. Mrs Edward Albrecht Chairman American Legion Aux and G W Spencer No 279 Woman's Relief Corps also thanked for support.
The Parents Cooperative School invites all interested persons to a planning meeting on Friday July 13 at 8 p.m. in the kindergarten room of Ivanhoe Methodist Church. The group has use of the nursery and kindergarten rooms. The school will run October through May.
Personal pastor R B Reich of Open Bible Church Riverdale and Mr and Mrs Jerald Reich with family of Dalton left last week for Hunt ion Park California to visit Rev and Mrs Herman Reich in that city.
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