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Newspaper
Sarasota News
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1961
Page
4
The Post denounces readers who equate criticism of Kennedy or his proposals with personal attacks. Editors defend free inquiry on wage, school funding, and military decisions, stressing that questioning administrations actions is essential to democracy. Some loyal readers threaten to quit, others defend debate as duty of citizens.
A Treasury spokesman signals deficits this year and next while hinting at future surpluses. He predicts higher revenues in July 1963 if recovery continues and says a broad tax revision will close loopholes to widen the base. Any reduction would follow or be part of a larger upward reform.
Victor Riesel reports from Sandusky Ohio and Warren Air Force Base where electrical workers strike at the Atlas missile site over featherbedding. Labor leader Fadward Swayduck denounces the practice as immoral and harmful to national defense, urging unions to oppose such delays and sit-ins.
President Kennedy celebrated with 6000 Democrats as they marked his 44th birthday at the National Guard Armory. The humor centered on Prof. J. Kenneth Galbraith who missed a phone call from Kennedy while napping, and Hubert Humphrey joked that Kennedy “took” his birthday May 27 for the celebration.
Dear Editor, a Sarasota reader criticizes federal officials for actions around the Freedom Rides and argues the government is governing by decree, urging a return to Constitution upheld by Congress and the Bill of Rights. The letter cites Montgomery Alabama hearings and criticizes Attorney General Kennedy and federal leadership.
A political column argues that rising central government threatens individual initiative and local self reliance. It notes Eisenhower's call for limited state power, warns of conformity and control, and predicts inflation and stronger federal regimentation as the liberal trend.
A lighthearted scan of a 1961 Old Farmer's Almanac yields two weeks of June weather with a hurricane forecast on the 20th, then shifts to lore. Friday is deemed unlucky, a good day for dying, with notes on payday, weekends, and why Scandinavians are exempt.
A brief column notes that many people are unemployed but highlights one veteran professional who risks job loss regardless of the economy. The piece hints at resilience and looming changes in the field.
Reported spread of tales about TV sets motor cars and luxuries in Russia hints at economic pressure. The lines suggest concerns about influence and consumer demand as rumors circulate about availability and social status.
Senator Thomas Dodd, expert on Communist strategy, warns in Manila that Asia could fall to communism if the United States retreats further. He calls for decisive action including SEATO troop commitments and sustained U S leadership, arguing economic aid alone will not suffice.
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