Studied to Death Highlights Railroads’ Crisis
The public now has clearer knowledge of the critical railroad situation after testimony before the Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation. Rail earnings and traffic have fallen, and regulation at federal and state levels limits railroads while they face competition from trucks airlines and waterways. New York plans a year long study, with The New York Times urging decisive action over further study.
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Senate
New York State
Public Service Commission
The
New York Times
New York
Washington, D. C
Times
No reason to delay polio shots says public health view
Officials warn against false security from falling polio cases and urge immediate vaccination. The Salk vaccine reduced cases from 28,983 in 1955 to 5,894 in 1957, but many who skip shots still risk spreading the virus to unprotected infants and adults. Start the three shot series today at a doctor or clinic.
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United States
Strict and Costly Merchant Marine Policy Explained
The text explains the 1936 Merchant Marine Act requirements for U S flag operators including American crews and domestic shipyards. Subsidies are parity payments to offset higher costs, not profits, enabling U S lines to match foreign freight rates and keep a national fleet for access to global markets and job support.
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U. S
Doctor’s gift to boy who repaired crippled hands
A 15 year old boy Clement, burned hands from soldering, is treated by a generous doctor in Red Bank New Jersey. The doctor lowers costs to five dollars weekly and guides rehabilitation through years of therapy. Clement’s hands heal and he later presents a model schooner to the doctor while the doctor gives him a bank book with 500 dollars for medical studies.
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Red Bank
N. J
Clement
Medical Society
Doctor Crane’s Personal Names Case Readings
Dr. Crane explores name origins with Hilda G. a 16 year old student. The piece explains surname formation from trades places and personal traits and presents given name roots from Latin Greek and Hebrew with examples for girls names.
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Castle
Brain Game on Famous Writers Quiz Answers
Six answers are correct for this brain teaser about famous writers. The questions include Lost Horizon Northwest Passage Return of the Native Winterset Man and Superman Emperor Jones Cask of Amontillado and A Message to Garcia.
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Emperor Jones’’* 7. Who Wrote A Short Story Entitled, “Cask of Amontillado
Garcia
Brain Game Answers
Rising Cost of Living Offsets Early Moves
The article discusses the mixed impact of easier credit and falling interest rates on the economy. While banks lend more and consumer borrowing rises, higher living costs dampen consumer buying, and the overall effectiveness of anti-recession measures remains uncertain. It notes shifts in business investment and questions whether wage increases will outpace price rises.
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Federal Reserve Board
Washington
Israel at Ten Faces Arab Hostility and Jewish History
The piece marks Israel’s tenth birthday and argues that anti Israel sentiment stems from political, not religious, conflict. It contrasts Arab aims with Western cultural influence and notes Soviet anti Jewish policy while highlighting Ben Zvis scholarly account The Exiled and The Redeemed and the diverse Jewish communities in the region.
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Israel
Europe
Nasser
United States
Soviet Russia
Khrushchev
Hitler
Ben-Zvi
Yemen
Kurdistan
Iran
Afghanistan
India
Bukhara
Crimea
Caucasus
Palestine
Khaibar
Try and Stop Me
A humorous vignette follows a pretentious diner mocked by a nervous guest who plans a costly meal in a fancy restaurant. The tale shifts to baseball as a rookie Yankee, derailed after walking five in a row, protests his removal from a no hitter against the Cardinals in St. Petersburg.
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Yankees
Cardinals
St. Petersburg
Casey Stengel
Bedtime Routine For the Poor Sleeper
Portland column notes social visits among local families then shifts to a health column about sleep. It cites Edison and Napoleon as exceptions and stresses that most need eight to ten hours of sleep with readers often waking tired.
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Hilda
Truman
Lake Michigan
Thomas Alva Edison
Napoleon
Edisons
Napoleons
T. D
Taurean Influences Spur Growth and Sleep Advice
The article blends astrology for 1958 1959 with personal outlooks, noting favorable sidereal aspects for relationships, career, and finances. It warns about signing documents and mentions a child born under this sign may be easily influenced. The piece shifts to sleep tips and a Q A on gallstones.
Iris and Phlox talk at Dexter meeting with sale
Mrs Ray Nicholson spoke on How an Expert Grows Iris with Mrs J E Radekin substituting for Mrs Wm Chaney presenting I vote for Phlox. A sale was held at the end and the next meeting is May 8 at Mrs Ray Nicholson's home.
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Ray Nicholson
J. E. Radekin
Wm. Chaney
Phlox
Orion Nelson
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Belpre
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