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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1962
Page
13
A Senate hearing on postal rate increases sparks clash over proposed second class rate hikes. Deputy Postmaster General Brawley argues publishers should raise rates to cover costs, while critics warn of censorship and harm to readers. Citizens urged to contact Senators to oppose HR 7927.
The document argues Congress will pass a new tax bill this session with the Kennedy measure seen as harmful. It criticizes the Administration plan for high rates and added government interference, urging taxpayers to protest to protect investment and jobs. It condemns a 20 percent withholding and overseas dividend taxation as detrimental to business.
President Kennedy outlined nuclear policy at a press conference. He said testing may occur if no testing agreement is reached, emphasizing it as a greater long term risk and pledging to test before end of April if no accord is achieved, then continue after tests begin if needed. He favors ending tests over escalating bomb development.
The weights and measures division of the State Department of Agriculture reports a busy year with 646 convictions for weight and standards violations and 171 020 packages checked. 39 740 found under the listed quantity and 1 336 seizures or stop orders placed on more than 10 million pounds of nonconforming goods. Governor Swainson urged consumer weight checks via retailer scales as a new law, facing legislative hurdles and enforcement limits.
The American Association of State Highway Officials urges motorists needing help on freeways to raise their car hoods and tie a white cloth to the door handle near passing traffic. Do not walk on freeways and keep tail lights and interior lights on at night to reduce further danger.
The piece argues that quiet testing occurred while a gentlemens agreement held and questions how any agreement can stick with a power that has never honored one. It notes Russia has spied on the U S for over 40 years and will likely continue to, regardless of any pact.
The Michigan Education Association warns parental emphasis on entering a specific college can hinder a student’s own aims. It advises that success does not depend on one college and that space remains in accredited colleges for every qualified graduate. The article notes healthy living findings from the State Health Department survey. It reports about 40 percent of men and 39 percent of women showed some irregularities, with common issues including disproportionate height and weight, and instances of abnormal blood pressure or sugar in blood or urine.
The Past Matrons meet March 26 at 6 30 PM in Shepherd State Bank Community Room with a pot luck meal. Wesleyan Service Guild annual meeting April 1 at Mt Pleasant Church with meal at 1 PM and registration at 1 45 PM. Ladies Auxiliary annual dinner April 3 with travel to Mt Pleasant. Coe Chapter 98 O E S card party and box social March 24 at 8 30 PM at the Masonic Temple Shepherd.
Frank J. Kelley urges review with the State Insurance Department and Consumer Protection Division to curb out of state insurers. He warns residents to verify licensing before buying policies from firms such as Prudential Life and Casualty, Peerless Life, Automobile Owners, National Protective, Guarantee Reserve, Standard Life and Accident, First National Life, Time Life, New Empire, Old American, and the National Bellas-Hess Life, listing addresses in Oklahoma City, Chicago, Kansas City, Hammond, and San Antonio.
Mr and Mrs Earl Ingram announce the engagement of their daughter Donna Mae to Thomas L Sponseller son of Mr and Mrs Ross Sponseller The bride to be is a Mt Pleasant High School senior He is in the United States Navy stationed in New York No wedding date is set.
Mr Melvon Hunt showed slides of Alaska at the Edmore Chamber of Commerce event. The photos were taken during his vacation trip to Alaska and drew much enjoyment from attendees.
Seven hundred churches in Gratiot County unite for a seven night Christian Crusade at Alma High School Auditorium from March 25 to 31 at 7 30 p m nightly. Dr W Dale Oldham radio minister and Park Place Church of God pastor will lead. Mrs J Byron Crouse and Southern Gospel singers will handle music with a massed choir and local groups.
Jack C. Derry of the Michigan Department of Revenue will assist taxpayers at Isabella County Probate Court in Mt. Pleasant on March 29 from 9:00 A M to 5:00 P M with preparing intangibles tax returns due by March 31. Exemptions apply to United States bonds. banks and lending institutions handle deposits and stock taxes. taxpayers should bring property information, previous returns, and income data to receive guidance and avoid penalties.
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