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Newspaper
Anderson Herald
Location
Anderson, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1961
Page
16
Excerpt from The Case Records of a Psychologist notes Elaine E aged 17 high school senior discusses tobacco and alcohol effects at a Young People's Meeting. It explains alcohol depresses the nervous system slows reaction time by up to ten percent and fosters undue optimism, signaling moral decline.
A Pennsylvania mother writes about her 14 year old son's misbehavior at school and fears expulsion. The piece argues for more play and physical education over punishment, citing city life and childhood activities as factors, and includes a call to write Dr Brady for advice with self addressed envelopes.
Miss Irene Meyers of Fort Wayne will headline the annual May Breakfast sponsored by the Madison County Women’s Republican Club in Anderson. Meyers, famed lecturer and leader in the EXEX Club, will speak on Around the World in 40 Minutes, with hundreds expected and the event touted as a season highlight.
Anderson School Board selected Ray Estes of Bridgeport Illinois as the new basketball coach at Anderson High School. Estes will coach the first AHL squad in the new 8500 seat gymnasium, with board officials urging public support and emphasizing sportsmanship over pressure.
Miss Reba Wilson, longtime Anderson educator and former Riley School principal, was honored at a Sunday tea as she prepares to retire on June 30. Former students, colleagues, and neighbors praised her 22 years directing elementary education and her civic work.
The former Vice President Richard M. Nixon begins six brief speeches in Greenville S C to challenge Kennedy's first 100 days. He questions domestic policy leftward tilt and previews criticism of foreign policy while signaling bipartisan debate on Cuba and other issues.
Mrs. Dennis Grissom says she is torn between hoping her son Virgil I. Grissom is chosen or another crew member is, while praying for all three to return safely. Cape Canaveral sources suggest Navy Cmdr. Alan B. Shepard or Marine Lt. Col. John H. Glenn Jr. may be selected for the flight.
Stewart Alsop argues that after the Cuban crisis the United States is committed to Castro's downfall and must be prepared to use force if needed. He critiques Kennedy's choices to avoid direct U S intervention and questions the wisdom of tying hands in advance while Adlai Stevenson influenced cautious U N positions.
Chicago Motor Club says Gary Northwest Indiana and Calumet Councils passed a resolution urging immediate construction of a 30 mile missing link on the Chicago Detroit expressway. The plan would cost Indiana 10 percent of about 30 million dollars with 90 percent funded by the federal government. Cadiz Spain notes its ancient identity despite long history.
Reader letters criticize Madison Heights officials for not allowing Dr Fred Schwarz to address students about communism. Several writers praise other schools on hosting him and urge timely access to his message for Anderson and Madison Heights students.
Reader questions compare Borden's and Corn Products with a focus on long term growth. Corn Products shows 93 percent earnings gain from 1954 to 1960 due to Best Foods merger and overseas expansion. Borden's dairy operations face competition and government controls with steadier growth.
Rural readers recall a winter night poem showing animal tracks on the snow and a human traveler climbing the hill. The piece ends with an American saying about chattering not boiling the pot.
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