Moral scrutiny of quiz show scandals prompts wider society concerns
The piece argues the quiz show uproar reveals a broader moral sickness in politics, business, and labor. It cites Columbia philosopher Charles Frankel on success, market dominance, and weak public institutions shaping values, warning reform may be surface level or spark deeper societal reexamination.
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Charles Frankel
Columbia University
New York Times Magazine
Frankel
Turkish press faces censorship as journalists are jailed
The London Economist reports 30 Turkish journalists are in prison amid a crackdown on press freedom. Judges’ broad interpretations and ill defined laws chill reporting, prompting editors to avoid publishing government criticisms while NATO ties push Turkey toward Western democratic standards.
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Turkey
NATO
London Economist
Inter League Trades Signal New Era in Baseball
The article notes a shift toward inter league trades in baseball, breaking the old system that barred cross league moves unless a club in a player’s league passed on him. Executives expect a three week talent shuffle to boost both player and fan interest as virtually every club in both leagues contemplates a deal during the period. The public mood and fan enthusiasm are seen as key to energizing the game.
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Willie Mays
Mickey Mantle
Holiday Fitness Tricks for Christmas Survival
A humorous guide offers at home exercises to endure the Christmas season. Activities include Indian hand wrestle with a partner, smiling practice in a mirror, leap jumps with bundles, hitting the line with a football tackle, kissing a pumpkin, and shouting no at a mirror to curb spending.
Reds Lead Missile Rae
Secretary of Defense McElroy said the Soviet Union will lead in missiles for about three years as he leaves office. He noted comparable numbers of long-range missiles now, outlined plans to fund airborne alert for bombers, and described B52s and Hound Dog missiles boosting U S capabilities amid Khrushchev’s boast.
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Neil H. McElroy
Eisenhower
Congress
McElroy
Nikita Khrushchev
Hungary
Ussr
Soviet Union
United States
Khrushchev
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Defense
Dr Crane's Personal Cases on Jealousy and Sex
Dr Crane analyzes Laura B. and her husband in a jealousy case. He argues jealousy stems from insecurity and misreading sexual hunger, cites Kinsey, and urges reading a booklet to improve marital harmony. He notes women may misjudge erotic compatibility and offers a booklet with a stamped envelope for 20 cents.
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Laura
George W. Crane
Laura B
Dr. Crane
Kinsey
Aura
Crane
Public forum letter on loyalty oaths and academic freedom
Charles H. Courtney of Royal Oak Michigan defends academic freedom and condemns loyalty oaths after recounting experiences in Athens County. He praises Yale president Griswold and Ohio University’s Paul Murray Kendall for courage and argues loyalty tests threaten constitutional rights and student loans.
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the Messenger
Athens County
Griswold
Yale
Paul Murray Kendall
Ohio University
Charles H. Courtney
Royal Oak
Mich
Public Values Health Seeks More Medical Services
Rising medical bills strain American families as costs soar from 27 to 124 dollars per person since 1929. Public Health data show hospital charges up 73 percent since 1950 despite shorter stays, driven by expanded treatments, more doctor visits, higher incomes, and wider health insurance coverage.
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Social Security Administration
Chase Manhattan Bank of New York
Geography quiz brain game answers
Danzig sits at the mouth of the Vistula River. The Teton Range is in Wyoming. Turkey's capital is Ankara. Maine's capital is Augusta. Cape Trafalgar is in the Gulf of Cadiz near Spain. Vienna and Budapest lie on the Danube River. Asia has a larger rainy-tropics area than South America. Trieste is on the Adriatic Sea.
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Danzig
Teton Range
Turkey
Maine
Cape Trafalgar
Vienna
Budapest
Tropics
Asia
South America
Trieste
Health And Happiness Gallstones May Go Unnoticed In Adults
Gallstones form in the gall bladder or ducts and may affect men over 40 who overeat or lead sedentary lives. Symptoms range from none to excruciating pain. seek medical treatment.
Sagittarius forecast and health warning column
The passage mixes a Sagittarius daily forecast noting travel and social activity, a birthday outlook, and a health alert about gallstones with a medical Q&A on breast lump concerns. It blends astrology with practical cautions and doctor recommendations.
Midnight Snack Stories and a Colonel’s Refusal Tale
A York Pennsylvania writer recalls a tale of a dog biscuit mistaken for food that leads to a husband’s death, plus a joke about a Kentucky colonel’s rare drink refusal. The pieces appear in a 1959 Bennett Cerf collection distributed by King Features Syndicate.
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G. W. Houdeshel
York
J. C. Furnas
Kentucky
Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
Our System Wastes Minds Through Retirement Rules
The article argues aging should not force retirement, citing the value of experienced professionals in government and industry. It highlights leaders like Bernard Baruch, General Doolittle, and Frederick Moskovics, urging advisory roles for retirees and noting pension and policy pressures that push aside capable elders.
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Bernard Baruch
Washington
J. H. Doolittle
U. S
Frederick E. Moskovics
Fred
U.S.A.F
Moskovics
American Standards Association
Bancroft Gherardi
Konrad Adenauer
West Germany
Sunday Messenger classified postal rates and address
The Athens Ohio based Sunday Messenger lists subscription prices and delivery options for Ohio West Virginia and other U S areas. Rates vary by delivery method and duration with postal and mailing details.
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