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Newspaper
The Rittman Press
Location
Rittman, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1956
Page
4
Bow says voters in his district support his stance on foreign policy and foreign aid. He commends the President's record on peace and world relations but reiterates opposition to the foreign aid program, stating it reflects the current American mood.
Representative Bow reports 64 percent of constituents answered yes to general approval of the Eisenhower policy while 76 percent oppose economic aid and 70 percent oppose military aid. A majority favor technical aid to backward nations and 85 percent back Bow’s plan to redirect foreign aid toward debt reduction and domestic services. Ninety two percent back modifying international agreements limiting criminal jurisdiction over US service members abroad.
John McSweeney, candidate for Congress, writes to challenge Congressman Bow on foreign aid costs. He argues foreign aid spurs American business and cites Ohio figures showing net gains for taxpayers. McSweeney contrasts cost claims with potential benefits and questions GOP positions and wartime spending tradeoffs.
John McSweeney questions the cost to taxpayers of proposed gas bill and franked mail in the 16th District. He argues Congress should disclose per person costs for foreign aid and district mailings, appealing for transparency from the current representative.
Maltby and his orchestra will perform at Chippewa Lake Park for dancing on the eve of the Fourth of July. Frankie Crockett, a talented violinist from Florida, joins the band known for the Man with the Golden Arm theme. Parades floats bands and fireworks begin at 10 a.m. with prizes and fun all day.
Florence Harding Council No. 249 Daughters of America met in Rohrer Hall with 12 members. They announced a birthday supper for April May and June birthdays on Tuesday July 3 at 6 p.m. DST, meeting at the hall before group travel to the Village Inn. Members to audit books meet July 5 at 7 p.m. and July 10 will install officers. attendees are urged to wear white.
Barberton Speedway announces a special Fourth of July program headlined by a firework filled race of doom. The night includes a fifty lap feature, two ten lap races and seven other events totaling 130 laps. Time trials start at 6 p.m. with races at 8 p.m. Admission stays unchanged.
Wayne Ambrose AT3 arrived at the home of his parents, Clyde and Mrs. Ambrose, after a 30 day leave from Kodiak Alaska. He will report to Widely Island Seattle Washington on July 23 and expects to be stationed until discharge in February. Mr and Mrs J W Frye returned home after a two week vacation with Mrs L F Myers in Ormond Beach Florida.
Mary Alice Grant describes Buckeye Girls State at Capitol University Columbus on June 16. Cadets formed 14 groups named for notable women, created two counties, and wore blue or yellow ribbons signaling Federalist or Nationalist ties. Activities included mixers, Olympics, church services, elections, inauguration, and a Capitol city tour with eighteen buses.
The American Legion Auxiliary held its final meeting of the year with 23 members. Mrs Richard Wenger was installed as president, with officers named including Mrs Walter Sommers as first vice president and Miss Ruth Ward in absentia as corresponding secretary.
The week showcased government enforcement across all capacities with talks by Ohio officials including a State highway patrolman, a Supreme Court judge, the state finance director, Ohio State University dean of women, and a Women's Army Corps spokesman on The Ohio Company. It combined hard work with enjoyable moments and urged broader access for every girl to attend.
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