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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1956
Page
4
The IRS will narrow the federal cigarette tax stamp featuring De Witt Clinton by three sixteenths of an inch. Officials estimate a 250000 annual saving on paper costs and suggest wider potential savings if stamp and currency sizes shrink.
An analyst calls U S civil defense erratic and inconsequential and cites public indifference as a sign of national failure. Dr Merle A Tuve outlines a contradictory system lacking authority while witnesses urge more federal leadership personnel and funds before a House committee.
Eisenhower and Meany stage an Alphonse-Gaston bit over who prosecutes union crime. Congress stalls with both parties avoiding a concrete labor racketeering probe. The article notes leaders and committees, lists several anti-racket bills, and questions who will bell the tiger of labor corruption.
Poem reflecting on a large metropolis at night as streets, theaters, hotels, cafes, taxis, and crowds glow with light then fade to shadows. The speaker feels the city’s life and a dreamlike wonderland until lights go out.
Dorothy Thompson argues Eisenhower’s appeal lies in his embodiment of normalcy and candor, a president who combines middle- of-the-road governance with wartime leadership. His optimism, simple honesty, and the allure of steady, unruffled progress resonate in free nations amid crisis.
The Six Burghers of Calais by Rodin is celebrated as a noble sculpture reflecting citizen sacrifice for others. The piece, seen at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, contrasts with Elbert Hubbard’s Sam about a man who dies to save his brother’s family. The writer reflects on many sacrifices by people, including soldiers, and the hope to end war for universal peace.
Afragmentary satirical note cites political seers predicting with a broken crystal while a New York bank begins serving tea on Mondays from four to six. Nearby restaurants have not announced any loan plans for customers yet.
The piece outlines a last minute push by Democrats to cut income taxes if the federal surplus tops about $3 billion. It notes leaders like John W. McCormack and Sen. Harry F. Byrd may oppose or support the move, while economists favor preserving reserves during prosperity.
Rapid City mayor Earl Brockelsby, a renowned snake keeper, shows how his passion for rattlers and other reptiles fuels a large business and tourism drawing. His staff of 15 includes amateur herpetologists from across the country, and his exhibit attracts over 250 000 visitors yearly.
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