Madison County Polio Association aids victims through United Fund
The Madison County Polio Association reports it has aided about 125 polio victims in the past year. President Neal Renner notes 45 patients are in hospitals now for treatment or rehabilitation and emphasizes immunization and continued funding for care and research through the United Fund structure. The group relies on local funds to provide treatment and rehabilitation for county residents.
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United Fund
Madison County
Neal Renner
County Association
Madison County United Fund
Madison County Polio Association
Anderson College Shortens School Year To Aid Students
Anderson College reduces the academic year by one week ending June 3 to free time for students to seek summer employment. Administrators deem the move necessary amid rising costs and growing educational demands, hoping to ease-financing of college courses.
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Anderson College
Tion
Loss of First Methodist Church Shocks Anderson
Local residents mourn a historic church after a destructive fire at the corner of 12th and Jackson Streets. The congregation plans to rebuild under Rev. Robert Fribley after holding Christmas services in Anderson High School.
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First Methodist
12Th and
Jackson Sts
Indiana
First Methodist Church
Anderson High School
Robert Fribley
Berlin Trade Pact Looms Amid East West Tensions
West Berlin access hangs on whether East West German trade pacts renew before next Saturday. East German press threatens to end current deals after Bonn cancels the 1948 49 agreement effective Jan 1. West Germany renewed talks in December under seal as Berliners seek reassurance while East Germany seeks economic leverage.
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West Berlin
Berlin
Bonn
Konrad Adenauer
East Berlin
West Germany
Steel Shuns The Limelight In Industry Rate Change
The American Steel Institute will stop publishing the weekly operating rate of steel output after January 1. Public debate followed as writers fear loss of access to data, with speculation about Federal Reserve and Congress intervention. The rate, often around 50 percent, has drawn attention to low break-even levels and stock strategies while the industry nears a sixth top year in 1960. Russia’s output growth is noted, and political pressure over the 50 percent benchmark is discussed.
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American Tron and Steel Institute
Federal Reserve Board
Congress
Russia
U.S
Lippsmanns Today and Tomorrow on Europe and America
The article discusses U.S. relations with Europe as they shift focus from postwar concerns toward Latin America and other regions. It suggests Europe is maturing and requires less infantilizing guidance from Washington while maintaining strong ties with Western Europe including London Paris and Bonn.
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Latin America
Africa
Asia
Washington
Western
London
Paris
Bonn
United States
Averaging Down in Stocks Probed by Expert Advice
The piece discusses the practice of averaging down on failing investments like Dover Corp and Sunray, warning it can pay off only with strong conviction and favorable outlooks. It notes postwar headwinds for Dover and suggests caution before adding to down stocks.
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Dover Corp
NYSE
Green Shoe
Coffee, Gadgets, and Hearts Across Nations
A quirks-filled letter page discusses coffee making methods from percolators to grinders. It deflects gadget claims, defends traditional techniques, and links coffee aroma to heart health while urging calm diplomacy on global issues.
France Flies First Plane Since Strike
Paris reports Air France operated its first jet flight since pilots walked out earlier in the month over pay despite reduced hours. The ministry had granted shorter hours while asking for pay concessions, leading to the stoppage and curb on nationalized airline service.
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Paris
UPS
Air France
Ministry of Public, ‘Works
Folklore and Family Reading Boost in Home Tutoring
A fragment from William Wade discusses songs of the American Negro and a lullaby titled Best Song. It shifts to a mother and child drill with flash cards, praising home tutoring to improve reading and multiplication, urging parents to tutor daily and requesting a booklet on home tutoring.
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J. B
Consoli
Spear
George
Sand Man and Fire Auxiliary Keep Watch on Night
A fragment reveals the First Methodist Church fire and the Gerson Firemen's Auxiliary mobilizing for support. Members, mostly wives of firefighters, man coffee pots and distribute gloves and socks as city Gamewell communicates alerts for major blazes. In cold weather they scout for warm spots near the scene.
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Derry
Methodist Church
Dess
Africa
Gerson Firemens Auxiliary
Ander Jerway
Firemens Auxiliary
City Gamewell Department
Case Records of a Psychology Lesson and Family Study
A mother uses flash card exercises to boost her child Tommy's reading and word recognition. The activity involves strips of white cardboard, card comparing, and a game to improve detection of printed words. The scene reflects parental methods to rescue a child from educational difficulties.
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Tommy
Tommy T
Medals Honor Winners Named Eleven Hoosiers
A list honors eleven Hoosier servicemen awarded the Medal of Honor by Congress across wars from the Civil War to Korea. Names include Charles Abreul Terre Haute Richard Nott Antrim Peru Hiram Bearss Peru Allen Buchanan Indiana William Campbell Indiana John Ditzenback La Grange Frank E Hill Covington Jonas Ingram Jaffer Shoup Covington David Shoup also William Windrich East Chicago. The article notes the Civil War start time remains debated and asks what actual event began that conflict.
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Charles G. Abreul
Poral
USMC
Terre Haute
Keres
Richard Nott Antrim
Peru
Hiram Bearss
Ind
Phillippine
Allen Buchanan
Indiana
William Campbell
John Ditzenback
Frank E. Hill
Cook
de la Grange
Jonas Howard Ingram
USN
Jaffer
Reading of Patronage Shifts in Indiana Office Set to Begin
Republican workers in the out license branch anticipate changes as Democrat successor appointment for branch manager nears. William Norton slated for leadership, though no official notice issued. Opening minish for new Plates to be launched by current jobholders.
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Commonwealth
Africa
Europe
Dr. Brady
Latin America
United States
William
Matthew Welsh
William J. Norton
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