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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1962
Page
13
Newspapers face higher mailing costs as postage rates rise in January. Some publishers may fold if costs cannot be absorbed while others delay decisions. The Argus notes historic print and mail cost pressures and urges improved mail handling to curb future rate hikes.
In the wake of Kennedy s embargo and UN pleas a heated exchange with Khrushchev and Zorin unfolds. U Thant proposes a two week postponement of quarantine and Russian missile shipments. The President emphasizes constitutional duty and US security.
Dr. John A. Cowan argues health conservation focused on ages 20 to 45, stressing periodic exams to prevent chronic diseases later in life. A national survey cited 35 percent in that age group with chronic conditions and that early preventive care could reduce aging health issues. The piece also notes Michigan's use of electronic reporting to inform the tourist industry and addresses mental health waiting lists and funding for older patients leaving state hospitals.
As Michigan heads to the polls in an off year election the Romney majority is the focus. Analysts warn about Detroit voting irregularities and anticipate a potential GOP advantage shaping the legislature and future state spending.
The text notes that freeing beds from discharged or senile patients will not fully clear waiting lists for state institutions. Many waits are for specialized facilities such as homes for mentally retarded children or hospitals with specific mental illness programs.
Shepherd briefs list numerous social calls across communities including Spivey as dinner guest of the Antonys, visits to Pratt and Wandt families, and Saturday callers Beulah Riley and daughter Mary of Mt Pleasant. Appointments include Curtiss family gatherings, Six Lakes visitors, and district missionary meeting attendance in Floyd Michigan.
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