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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1958
Page
2
A civic committee plans a noncommercial Yuletide program to emphasize Christmas spirit and unite Anderson's churches schools industries retail firms and labor groups. The autonomous effort draws broad local support and aims to strengthen community unity and commitment to the Christmas tradition in 1958.
A Rockefeller Fund report argues that modern society must educate many well and well educate some, not choose one path. It rejects the idea that all students are equal in ability and calls for differentiated schooling to raise overall standards. It highlights Indianapolis’ diploma variety and warns against leveling downward.
The Indianapolis death of Miss Minnie Van Pelt marks the end of an era in Anderson. A daughter of Capt. F. M. Van Pelt she was longtime associated with the Woman's Relief Corps and the Daughters of Veterans and served nearly thirty years as Anderson Township’s justice of the peace. Her health prompted a move to Indianapolis six years ago leaving behind a wide circle of friends and a vivid local tradition.
Observers note youths riding abreast on Westside streets while motorists press for safer roads. The piece also mentions John R. Walsh, candidate for secretary of state, and preconvention political maneuvers by county GOP figures. It reports on college placement tests taken by Anderson graduates and a stray fact that Japan has about 3,750 theatres.
Washington columns note Nixon gains national strength while Knowland suffers a California primary setback. Nixon leads Stevenson and Kefauver in polls, but Knowland faces hurdles as he runs under a pro right to work stance and must distance himself from Nixon’s campaign while defending his own bid for governor.
Dr Brady discusses a high vitamin A diet for multiple sclerosis as per Edward Mellanby. He cites a regimen including milk eggs liver and cod liver oil and notes political commentary on California Republicans. Readers are invited to send stamped envelopes for brief replies to health letters.
Case Y 347 features Martha G asking Dr. Crane why fever speeds the heart and whether a feverish child should drink soda pop. The piece explains fever increases oxygen use and pulse, and that caffeine in hot drinks can raise heart rate, while soda may tempt ill children and provide energy. The column promotes educational booklets and personal charts from the doctor.
AP analyst surveys Western reactions to a Geneva conference on policing nuclear test bans. The piece weighs Soviet stance, Western opinion, and possible shifts behind the Iron Curtain as Eastern Europe ponders future attendance and impact on global policy.
The House moved a bill to require disclosed suggested retail prices for new cars and to post optional equipment costs. It notes positions of U S and Soviet leaders on a broader conference agenda and urges clear pricing to curb misleading auto advertising.
A collage of quotes discusses women’s labor, chronic illness stasis, and Mellanby’s diet idea using cod liver oil as a vitamin A source. It features opinions from Mrs. Cecil Decker, Hugh Mulligan, Will Durant, and Prime Minister Harald Macmillan, noting debates on nutrition and science.
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