Why electric utilities advertise to sell more current
A reader asks why utilities advertise given monopolies. Beth Williams answers that advertising boosts sales of electric appliances and power, lowering per kilowatt cost as usage grows. The argument mirrors industry wide logic that higher sales reduce production costs, even for electricity.
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McCall's Magazine
Beth Williams
Parson Jones Explores Music At Church Offering
Parson Jones writes about using music during offerings to calm nerves and encourage giving. He recalls a dentist visit where music eased pain and links church music to milking cows and calming congregants. He jokes about tranquilizers for the preacher and signs off with a cue for choir practice.
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Charge Wright
Rafe
Rufe
Knothole Dads Plan Amelia Work Day Saturday
The Amelia Knothole Dads organize a work day on the Amelia diamonds Saturday June 27 from 8 30 a m to noon. They will paint buildings and bleachers the wire screen and spectator protection and erect player benches and bleachers on the new diamond. Boys may join with their dads and bring paint brushes and buckets. Kenneth Little president urges a strong turnout for a real success.
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Amflia
Amelia Knothole
Amelia Diamonds
Kenneth Little
Amelia Knothole Organization
Looking Ahead Dr George S Benson on Soviet growth and reform
The piece argues Soviet growth figures mislead, citing Prof G Warren Nutter and CIA attestation. It questions Russia’s industrial and agricultural output, notes Khrushchev’s reform stance, and frames a Cold War choice between reform and repression. It urges American resolve, no appeasement, and a strengthened policy toward Communism.
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U.S. News & World Report
U.S
G. Warren Nutter
University of Virginia
Nutter
CIA
Soviet Russia
Soviet Union
Khrushchev
Berlin
Cuba
South America
Moscow
Humorous Vignettes Mix Real Estate and Jokes
A series of lighthearted lines about a real estate salesman, Sunday model homes, workers misheard by a foreman, a trio abroad in the Sahara, a wallet recovery note, and a comical court exchange. The pieces hinge on misunderstandings and punchy dialogue, reflecting urban humor.
Old Fashioned Barn Raising At Hulick Farm
Selections note a traditional barn raising on the Hulick property recently sold to Sebastian Buerkle. Neighbors gathered with hooks ropes and handspikes, sharing luncheon and camaraderie as the spacious hay barn is prepared. The Courier reports weather forecasting ties with local lines and a humorous rural mood.
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Charles Hulick
Sebastian Buerkle
Dresert
Bash
Moral Re Armament and Farm Safety Notebook Tale
A collage of memories and advisory notes blends Peter Howard's account of moral re armament with local Farm Bureau activity. The piece threads an introspective account of personal change with public safety guidance on farm ponds, promoting honesty, faith, and responsible recreation for families and communities.
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Peter Howard
Oxford
Questions on faith and transformation in modern life
The piece reflects on religious topics including missionary deaths in Ecuador, the impact of conversion on violence, and living a Christian life. Personal anecdotes about reconciliation and faith are interwoven with biblical reflection and questions about spiritual priorities.
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