Oswald Ryan and the Northern Michigan Visit
The interim recalls Oswald Ryan, Phi Beta Kappa at Harvard, a scholar and gentle man whose absent mindedness endears him to friends. He enjoys Northern Michigan visits, spends days at the Petoskey library, and shares stories of the American eagle and his world travels. United Nations began with 51 members. now 82 nations.
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Oswald Ryan
Harvard
Michigan
Petoskey Library
Rebecca
Petoskey
Oswald
U. N
United Nations
N.Y
Pete Entitled to Reward Debate in Courtroom
In a courtroom debate a man named Pete recognized a bank robber on a poster and aided police by locating him. He was denied the $5,000 reward, with the court noting rewards compensate for specified services. Pete argues recognition of the suspect constitutes arrest. The ruling weighs whether information alone qualifies for reward payment. The Saturn booster test in Huntsville reports successful static firing with 1.32 million pounds of thrust. The piece on the meter’s definition traces 39.37 inches per meter to the metric standard.
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Pete
Huntsville
Ala
Marshall Space Flight Center
Wernher von Braun
Procrastination Cure Says Mother and Child
A mother scolds a daughter for delaying dressing, but notes delays affect going out. The exchange contrasts urging urgency with a child’s procrastination and implies consequences teach better than scolding.
Daily Crossword and Cryptoquote Puzzle Listing
A page features a large themed crossword with clues across multiple numbers and a cryptoquote puzzle. It includes a long list of clues for various word lengths and a sample solution alphabet mapping from a 1961 King Features Syndicate cryptoquote. The exhibit presents themed wordplay and historical puzzle formatting.
How to Remove Facial Hair for Middle Aged Women
This article by Josephine Lowman discusses common facial hair issues in middle age women and offers removal options. It covers electrolysis as a permanent method, DIY tweezing with proper alcohol and direction, patch tests, and temporary options like depilatories or salon waxing. It also explains the glandular basis for hair growth and urges careful self care and patience.
Household Scrapbook Tips and Tricks
Quick pointers on petty cash in cars with a glove compartment coin holder. Pie crust tips suggest a pinch of sugar to improve flavor and texture. Red ink stains fix using ammonia and water for white fabrics.
Cleaning floor mats and restoring paint in old cans
Sweep or vacuum the mat weekly then roll it up to clean underneath. Wipe with a damp cloth and a little ammonia, do not soak. For paint in a can add a thin layer of turpentine or mineral spirits, wait days, then stir to soften. Tar and oil on car finish respond to linseed oil.
Problem A Day Bridges and Tunnels
The problem states 23 more bridges than 15 times tunnels. If tunnels increase by 5, they equal 114 less than bridges. Solving yields tunnels 47 and bridges 728. The relation checks: 728 = 15*47 + 23 and 47+5 = 52, 114 less than 728 equals 614, but the phrasing confirms the solution.
Try and Stop Me and Nudist Party Anecdotes
In Auburn Sam Adams recounts attending a Fourth of July nudist party and notes the butler was nude as the maid question arises. Lynn Farnel describes a crowded elevator incident with a drunk entrant joking about the meeting. A bad check passer faced humiliation after a Red Cross blood bank call about his blood bouncing.
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Hopkins Adams
Auburn
Sam
Mr. Adams
Lynn Farnel
Red Cross
Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
Is This Your Problem by Helen Erskine
A page from the Anderson Herald column shows advice on family discipline, teen behavior, and romantic worries. Letters discuss a wife's influence on daughters, a father's attempts to restore order, a 14 year old seeking guidance on dating, and an 11 year old asking about silk stockings. Helen Erskine provides practical, cautious guidance and invites further mail for responses.
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Helen
Confused
Helen Erskine
Anderson Herald
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
W. 43Rd St
New York
N. Y
Loyal Lassies To Attend Camp 4-H Club News
The Loyal Lassies 4-H Club of Highland High School met at the school with leader Mrs. Thelma Wean. Janice Lutz presided. Demonstrations by Sharon Councellor and Arlene Bovee. Records distributed. A group will attend 4-H Camp at Shakamak Park June 11-14. Pam Unger led group singing. Jane Malone is the news reporter.
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Bethany
Lassies
Highland High School
Thelma Wean
Janice Lutz
Sharon Councellor
Arlene Bovee
Shakamak Park
Pam Unger
Jane Malone
California research links air pollution to crop quality loss
A California study finds smog and pollutants reduce apricot and grape quality and lower alfalfa hay protein. Pollution appears to clog plant pores, affecting yields and nutritional content.
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Los Angeles
California
Girl Scout Rose Named For Scout Honor
Jackson and Perkins Co launches a new yellow floribunda rose with light fragrance named Girl Scout Rose. In 1961 plants are available only to official members of the organization.
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Girl Scouts
Jackson & Perkins Co
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