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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1958
Page
4
A columnist laments shifts in Andersons schools from core subjects to life adjustment courses. Critics ask if California test stats prove real gains, urging focus on strong academics, highlighting junior high programs and the value of every school hour for student development.
The National Urban League launches a program to nurture Black youth in science and engineering with Anderson's Urban League affiliate joining fully. Minefield, son of Mrs. Hazel Minefield of 1414 Sherman St, will enroll as a Purdue University freshman engineer this fall. Led by Max Beigh, the Guidance Committee will coordinate with Anderson Public Schools to identify and support talented young Negroes toward useful careers. The effort, building on James Minnefield's 1958 Anderson graduation, reflects the Urban League’s mission as a guidance organization and earns praise for its early steps and local commitment.
Sm Watkins traces gourds from ancient ritual and witchcraft to practical modern uses. From ritual charms and rattles to drinking vessels and life preservers, gourds shaped by cultures across centuries reveal a broad spectrum of color, size, and function in gardens, homes, and ceremonies.
A Washington writer reflects on how the Allied stance toward Vichy France and Free French under General de Gaulle shaped policy during World War II. He notes dual relations, with Vichy officials in place for strategic reasons, while supporting the London exile government.
Walter Lippmann argues that Roosevelt, Hull, and de Gaulle faced recurring misreading and clashes, notably a temperamental rift between Roosevelt and de Gaulle over Joan of Arc metaphors. The piece asserts de Gaulle did not overturn a functioning parliamentary system but rose as the government proved unable to govern North Africa and domestic crises.
A columnist argues Gen de Gaulle shows no signs of senility and rejects the label of a modern dictator, praising his historical insight and mind as a true expression of his views without a ghost writer, comparing him favorably to Churchill. The piece follows with local police notes and city administration criticisms about street resurfacing practices and a Gary crane operators strike at U.S. Steel’s American Bridge plant, noting normal operations and a formal grievance filing.
A reader details trying boric acid drops with rubbing alcohol after doctors and druggists refused pure grain alcohol. The ear problem abated in ten days, prompting thanks and a note that rubbing alcohol can substitute with care. Readers submit questions on health, digestion, and home remedies, with Dr Brady's responses and requests for stamped self addressed envelopes for pamphlets.
Column reviews De Gaulle's moves in Algeria, weighing Moslem support, army loyalty, and political plans. It notes his attempt to win popular backing, the risk to army unity, and the question whether independence or reform will resolve Algeria's future.
An assortment of quotes and anecdotes from diverse voices reflects social tensions and cultural humor. Items include a Denver Associated Press dispatch about a female supervisor at the Air Force center and a grim joke about oil found at a grave. Other sayings cover fate, industry, and daily life with a mix of anonymous and attributed attributions.
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