Decker Remembered as Pioneering Book Merchant and Civic Leader
The sudden weekend death of Howard A. Decker in Lafayette closes a career spanning Decker Brothers and Decker’s stores in Anderson and Lafayette. Born 1884 in Macksburg Ohio, he built a diverse business empire and served as a director of the Anderson and Lafayette Chambers of Commerce. He helped shape both cities through retail leadership, civic involvement, and religious devotion, leaving a lasting impression on his community.
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Howard A. Decker
Lafayette
Mr. Decker
Anderson
Macksburg
Valparaiso University
Decker
Stone
Decker Brothers
Lafayette Chambers of Commerce
Anderson Rotary Club
Decker Realty Company
Purdue National Bank
Inland Container Corporation
Indianapolis
St. Mary’s
Decker’s, Inc
Memorial Day traffic safety and honors for Anderson Jaycees
Memorial Day marks the 1957 summer travel start with millions on the road raising crash risk. Citizens are urged to slow down and add patience and alertness to avoid holiday disaster on highways. Anderson Junior Chamber of Commerce wins multiple state Jaycee Convention honors for public relations sports and traffic safety among others led by Marion Collins Jr.
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Anderson Junior Chamber of Commerce
Fort Wayne
Anderson Junior Chamber
Anderson
Marion Collins Jr
Restaurant Psychology and the Clever Waitress
A fragmented excerpt discusses Dr George W Crane and restaurant psychology through Molly the waitress. It contrasts animal behavior with human social adaptation, noting how a cheerful staffer improves dining experience and tips, while noting gas service and regulatory notes in Indiana. The piece weaves sales, perception, and service into everyday dining.
Formosa tensions and imperial footprints across Asia
An analysis explains how imperialism, extraterritoriality and dual legal systems shape Formosa and broader Asia. It contrasts mainland Chinese and Formosan attitudes with American presence, noting unrest sparked by agitators and recurring mob dynamics in crowded Asian settings.
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Asia
United States
Formosa
Chaing Kaishek
Chiang
Melorgial
Formosan
Ehlgen
Supreme Court upholds felony penalties in tax evasion cases
The court, by 7-2, ruled income tax evaders like Frank Costello must be charged under the felony provision of the Internal Revenue Code, upholding up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Archilli, Binion, and Costello had argued for misdemeanor sentencing. Justices Frankfurter and Douglas dissented on parts of the ruling.
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Costello
Sam Archilli
Chicago
Supreme Court
L. B. Binion
Dallas
Archilli
Binion
Justice Frankfurter
Justice Douglas
Justice Black
Dr Brady's Health Column Discusses Internal Lubricants
Dr Brady argues mucous secretions from the intestinal lining are the sole internal lubricant for the gut and criticizes mineral oil for constipation. He discusses flaxseeds as a substitute, cod liver oil for rheumatic health, and cautions against oils in joints, noting a joint fluid serum provides lubrication. He invites readers to send stamped envelopes for personal health questions.
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R.A
Hll
H.L.W
Arbuthnot Lane
London
Dr. Brady
William Brady
el Camino
Beverly Hills
Calif
Senator Morse clash and White House pressure over disarmament remarks
In Washington the White House pressurized Senator Morse after he labeled Eisenhower similar to Beck over tax write offs for Idaho Power. Bridges warned Morse on the floor about the Detroit remarks, while Ike rebuked Admiral Radford privately over disarmament comments.
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Washington
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Senate
Morse
Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
Detroit
Eisenhower
Beck
Idaho Power Co
Hells Canyon
White House
Wayne
Bridges
Deck Beck
Thruston Morton
Morton
Ike
Radford
Joint Chiefs
Russia
Caney
Css
John English
Squirrels and dogs in folklore lessons and tricks
Folklore notes that squirrels store food for later and children hear the tale of two nuts with one delayed. Dogs trained for show or tricks are described with commands and demonstrations, illustrating familiar animal lessons and training cues.
Monkey proverb echoes in playful dog and bone scene
William Wade narrates a lighthearted scene where commands to a dog and ring culminate in praise and meat as a playful teaching moment. The American saying about a monkey not watching its own tail surfaces, highlighting neighborly focus.
Nathaniel West Incomplete Life Reflects on Lost Talent
The article notes Alan Ross and Ruth McKenney connected West to major 20th century literature and cites his brief output before his 1940 auto fatality. It lists four significant works: The Dream Life of Balso Snell, Miss Lonelyhearts, A Cool Million, and The Day of Locust.
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Nathaniel West
West
Alan Ross
Farrar
Straus & Cudahy
Balsa Snell
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