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Newspaper

Shepherd Argus

Location

Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1962

Page

13

Inland waterway operators face user charge debate

The piece argues inland barge operators oppose new Congress proposals for a two cent per gallon fuel tax to fund waterways. It recalls historic free access, notes $3 billion spent by taxpayers, $10 million annual revenue, and contrasts other transport modes paying costs with the waterway industry's market advantages.

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Michigan legislature expected to stretch session into April vote

Interpreting the News notes the 1963 legislature may run long into spring with the April constitutional vote shaping strategy. Republicans seek a slow pace to orient the new governor, Democrats push to campaign against approval.

Kennedy letter shows mixed signals on Cuban crisis and Stevenson

The Dear Adlai letter reveals Kennedy’s concern over reactions to the Saturday Evening Post piece while praising Stevenson’s UN role. It discusses who all the comment refers to, notes the timing around the quarantine speech, and questions the claim that nuclear danger in Cuba has been eliminated.

Adlai Saturday Evening Post Kennedy United Nations Security Council Executive Branch Stevenson Post Stewart Alsop Charles Bartlett White House Washington Press Corps Khrushchev Cuba Khrush’s

Comes The Dawn of the Modern Imitation

The piece critiques modern living filled with instant coffee, noncaloric cereals, orange juice, synthetic fabrics, and fashion influenced appearances. It notes daily rituals driven by substitutes and the quest for an artificial sleep aid, ending with a cautious note that not all is lost.

Sunday Visitors and Attendance at Grand Rapids Meeting

Shepherd briefs note Mr and Mrs Claude Anthony visited Mr and Mrs Charles Spivey in Mt Pleasant. Claude Anthony attends the Association of Southern Michigan Road Commission meeting at the Pantland Hotel Grand Rapids from Sunday to Tuesday evening. Mrs Etta Bellinger and son Clinton of Winn called on Mr and Mrs Grant Curtiss Sunday afternoon.

Claude Anthony Charles Spivey Mt. Pleasant Association of Southern Michigan Road Commission Pantland Hotel Grand Rapids Etta Bellinger Clinton Winn Grant Curtiss

Real furniture or not a display of genuine wood

A Rockefellar Plaza Christmas tree scene is contrasted with a Ravenswood hi fi maker promising real furniture credentials. The Washington hearing on IRS travel and entertainment rules features Howard Meinhardt mocking recordkeeping and Caps Caplin signaling potential easing of regulations.

New York Rockefeller Plaza Ravenswood Annapolis Washington Internal Revenue Service Howard Meinhardt IRS Caplin

Vacation News Sun and Surf in St. Croix Island

The Caribbean isle of St. Croix draws visitors with 70 to 80 degree days and a mix of old Danish settlements and modern resort life. Grapetree Bay’s retirement and family amenities host 32 resort anne dotting the bay, while couples and families enjoy tennis golf swimming and duty free shopping as evenings feature steel band entertainment.

St. Croix Grapetree Sunny St. Croix

Change of Life Relief Promised by Pinkham's Compound

Advertises Lupia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for menopausal symptoms. Claims doctor tests show relief from hot flashes and nervousness, helping women feel younger and more active. Encourages purchases at drug stores today.

Lupra Pinkham Pinkham Lupia E. Pinkham

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