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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1962
Page
13
Opinion argues U S aid should not fund projects that compete with free enterprise. Cites India Tata Steel car project and public mills as example of misused aid undermining private investment. Urges strict rule barring aid that competes with private industry to safeguard long term goals.
Four years after his ultimatum Krushchev issues a belligerent note accusing the West of fomenting incidents at The Wall and threatening to sign a treaty with East Germany to end the occupation regime in West Berlin. Incidents have risen at The Wall including murders of escape seekers. The Allies are blamed for allowing it to stand.
A stop gap tax revision plan faces Senate opposition as critics argue it hinders free enterprise and U.S. companies overseas. They urge waiting for a comprehensive tax reform and the foreign trade bill to define future competition in Europe. The piece defends private enterprise and cautions against worsening the balance of payments.
The Memphis AFL-CIO meat cutters union and Armour & Co. reach a 15 cent hourly wage cut to avoid closing Memphis Packing Co. Secretary-Treasurer Tommy Powell calls the deal historical and an example for Southern plants.
The 1963 Michigan Legislature is expected to show major changes with nine Senate seats open and 21 House seats contested by new hopefuls after retirements and primary upsets. Swing districts in Oakland and Macomb could decide control of the chamber. The Soo Bridge at Sault Ste. Marie opens late fall, costing about 20 million dollars, replacing ferry service. A new Boating Control Committee aims to standardize safety rules. An Aviation Fact Finder survey informs future state aviation planning and will yield year-end results.
The Shepherd Extension Club met at Ruth Brown's home with thirteen members and one guest, Mrs. Fred Weeks. Members cut out smacked prons, assisted by several hosts, and discussed the Christmas Work Shop set for Sept 25–27 at the Shepherd State Bank basement. The District Rally is Oct 6 at Alma College. registration due by Sept 26 to Isabella County Extension Treasurer Helen Kennedy. Next meeting is Oct 23 at Gale W. Brien's home.
Rural Shepherd residents and friends made a series of local and regional trips this Friday through Sunday. Mrs Bertha Knauss Mrs Arthur Grim and Mrs Charles Clark accompanied on Mt Pleasant business while Mr Jerome and family toured Ludington and Manistee. Defiance Ohio couple C F Thomas once Floyd Schick returned after visiting relatives including Mr McCormick Slater Bryant and Bryant families and Mrs Cham Berlin Rev Huffine and Myrtle Kindig at Central Michigan Community Hospital.
The article profiles Representative Robert E. Waldron of Wayne County as a young attorney and Labor Committee chair gaining attention from Republican leaders. It notes his moderate stance on labor, potential as a compromise candidate to break a deadlock, and the political risk of Democrats gaining control if two seats flip. The piece frames Waldron as a serious contender in a tense Capitol scene and mentions the looming Sine Die adjournment set for December 26.
Ald of South Milford Indiana visited the Orchard Avenue Church of Christ during Bible School and Worship Service. They were from the town Rev and Mrs Huffine formerly called home.
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