Abe Kofman and the doctrine of early self reliance
A critic lauds Abe Kofman of Oakland region papers for his rise from street corner vendor to publisher and argues against parental allowances. He cites high school visits, working for spending money, and a belief that instilling self reliance early fosters a free enterprise mindset, urging readers to forgo allowances and promote piecework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort
Kenneth
Abe
Boston
California
America
Abe Kofman
Mamma and Papa
Dole
At Wit's End- The Lecture Circuit
A humorous excerpt recalls a lecture appearance with a program chair, president, treasurer and ladies night host. Q and A riffs include jokes about arms, zodiac signs, syndication, bras, and living with teenagers. The piece ends noting audience unease and a 1969 Newsday copyright.
Rheumatism Defined Skeptically by a Medical Foundation
The author critiques a 1968 Arthritis Foundation brochure for vague definitions of rheumatism and arthritis. He argues rheumatic disease stems from nutritional deficiency and emphasizes calcium, vitamin D, B complex, and iodine. He criticizes modern specialists and calls arthritis a hoax used to exploit certain groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation
Arthritis Foundation
Arthritis Fondation
Foundation
Osler
Dr. Osler
Alumni Association Honors Joiner with Distinguished Award
Rev. C Herbert Joiner Jr of Pomona California receives Anderson College National Alumni Association 1969 Distinguished Alumni Award. A former Arlington College California president and pastor of Church of God congregations in Birmingham Louisville and Whittier he is a 1947 Anderson College graduate with further seminary study. The event at the AC alumni banquet also honored six local women linked to early college leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson College
National Alumni Association
C. Herbert Joiner
Pomona
Calif
Joiner
Arlington College
Church of God
Birmingham
Ala
Louisville
School of Religion
University of Southern California
General Assembly
Division of
Church Service
Warner Press, Inc
Grace Ehrhart
Herbert III
Kay
Dale
Daryl
Alumni Association
John A
Luncheon, Elwood Mercy Guild Holds Spring Meeting
Landon Guild of Mercy Hospital hosted a spring luncheon and business meeting at Elwood Country Club. Twenty three members attended as Mrs Gene Mitchell, president, welcomed a new member and announced fall fundraiser and audit committee appointments. No meetings in July or August. next gathering September 15 at Mrs Neil Clark's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood — Landon Guild of Mercy Hospital
Elwood Country Club
Marion Biltz
Leonard Etchison
Gene Mitchell
Joseph Wright
Joe McPartland
Kent Slocum
Arthur Noble
Robert Lynder
Mitchell
Guild
Neil Clark
James Clifton
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George W. Crane
Oakland
San Leandro High School
Alameda High School
Sarah
Red
Ladies
Dience
Woody Allen
Uestion
Usher
Norden
Yucca
Tonga
Newsday, Inc
Brady's Health Service
William Brady
C. Herbert Joiner, Jr
Education Department
John H. Kane
Malcolm Grossman
Landon Guild
Elwood
Shell
Speedway
Houston’s Shell
8Th and
Jackson Street
Ai ‘Teen
Tuffyn Rubber
Pepsi-Cola
Ony
Howard
Kroehler
Howard Parlor
Richard
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