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Newspaper
Thomasville Times Enterprise
Location
Thomasville, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1971
Page
2
The piece reflects editor L Edward Kelly Jr analyzing issues of the day with a steadfast voice. It comments on civic matters, governance and public responsibility, urging readers to consider policy impacts and community standards.
The article argues that one in seven Americans works for the government and that rising government payrolls push up taxes and debt. It warns that as government expands, private job competition is edged out, and the country becomes more heavily taxed to fund benefits and pensions. It cites Jefferson on limited government and laments governance from local to national levels.
The author questions proposals for national health plans and government intervention, arguing drug costs are low per capita and profits modest. He cites 1300 firms, $600 million annual R&D, and compares prescription spending to newspapers, urging public defense of an American enterprise system.
The article notes summer arrives with the solstice on June 21, describing it as a natural law as fixed as life and death. It condemns attempts to alter celestial timing and urges readers to enjoy the warm days ahead while recognizing the limits of human change.
The California Taxpayers Association notes major cuts at Princeton Michigan State Dartmouth and Stanford while tuition rises. Oregon plans charge residents 75 percent of instruction costs with the state covering 25 percent and out of state students paying full costs. The piece argues higher education is a privilege, not a right.
Marianne Means reports on Charles Evers, Mississippi's first Black gubernatorial candidate, drawing wide attention outside the South while his campaign exposes weaknesses in the Black Caucus. The group, invited officials and donors, faces funding gaps as it plans fundraising dinners to build staff and influence.
Hal Boyle portrays a recurring encounter with a bill collector named Harry Leech using sharp humor. The dialogue lampoons debtor excuses and the clash over unpaid charges, repossession threats, and the comical battle of wit between debtor and collector.
A man facing hearing loss is advised to consult an ear specialist for potential cures or operations. If unable to perform current duties, consider retraining or a gentler role. Seek counsel from a minister and faith guidance, with biblical reassurance that God can open new doors through perseverance and prayer.
The piece recalls the 1960s shift from passenger to freight dominance, noting Amtrak's start and the decline of passenger service. It cites Morgan Young era rail leadership, ASTRO inquiries led by George Smathers, and calls for regulatory reform to fund doubled freight traffic by 1985–1990 while weighing highway expansion and environmental concerns.
Interstate Commerce Commissioner Kenneth H. Tuggle cautions that excessive regulation could doom the railroads and potentially other carriers, underscoring fears of industry collapse without balanced oversight.
The writer notes medical science increasingly testings folk remedies from Chinese to American Indian traditions. He recalls his grandmother’s practice using turpentine grapefruit juice and baking soda fatback poultices and potlikker with cornbread as her main remedies while hinting she aged 87 or 88.
A reminiscence describes a mother’s folk remedies. She used turpentine for cuts and mange, grapefruit juice with baking soda for colds, fatback poultices to draw infection, and castor oil as a bitter alternative. The narrator notes these methods cured colds for the woman and for herself, while acknowledging uncertainty about effectiveness.
A humorous reminiscence on potlikker with cornbread as a cure all. The narrator recalls a grandmother who swore it fed the blood and fought ailment, while joking about ornery traits and mixed medicine like Milk of Magnesia and a Three Sixes bottle for emergencies.
Talented individuals are your best bet today and a key call can open new vistas of success. Attend social events this afternoon, seek information from reliable sources, and act carefully in driving. Plan, discuss with friends, and avoid excess spending while pursuing productive aims.
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