Black Eyes and Ironies in Public Life
The column contrasts weak and strong presidencies, citing Coolidge and Roosevelt as bookends, and notes Eisenhower’s balanced approach amid GOP debate. It then shifts to George May’s Harper’s piece on Hungary’s prices, and finally a humorous New York note on black eyes as badges of truth or deceit with anecdotes and a closing nudge at Bovie’s prankster reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Calvin Coolidge
Franklin Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Republican Party
Eisenhower
White House
Harry Truman
GOP
George May
Hungary
Harper's Magazine
May
Iron Curtain
Ussr
New York
Forst
Fichter
Bovie
Congress Faces Election Year Pressure in 1954
The piece notes a slow 1953 legislative session under Eisenhower with lively moments from McCarthy Reed and Taft. It predicts a decisive 1954 election year, with all House seats and one third of Senate seats up, risking Democratic gain and demanding a productive Republican record domestically and in foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Congress
Joseph Mc.Carthy
R-Wis
Daniel A. Reed
Fisenhower
Sen
Taft
Ohio
House
Senate
Korea
The Future Is In The Worker Not The Job
Dr. Crane argues that youths should not fixate on a single career. He cites a Northwestern survey showing 30 percent of graduates unsure of livelihood, and urges at least one year of college or night courses. He compares education to a football goal line, stressing transferable knowledge and initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark J
Northwestern University
Benjamin Franklin
FBI
Congress
Understanding Astigmatism and Glasses for Clarity
The doctor explains that astigmatism occurs when the eyeball shape or curvature planes are distorted, causing blurred vision. Each eye may require different lens corrections, and exams use instruments and pupil dilation to map the error and prescribe precise glasses.
Moon in Capricorn brings real estate and romance notes
The Stars say the Moon enters Capricorn boosting home and heart matters and real estate dealings. Do not rely on others for financial decisions. trust your judgment. October may test family harmony, but diplomacy can resolve tensions. A birthday person may have optimism for 1954 with an unusual year ahead. A child born that day is imaginative and joyous.
Ranch-type homes crowd area as brands mark doors
A reader warns that Uncle EF style ranch houses are packing the neighborhood. He jokes brands on doors and even children may be used to match houses, implying congestion and blurring of identity. The remark highlights housing expansion and a playful critique of modern trends.
Lilith Graeme Returns to Canada in War Memory
Lilith Graeme arrives in Edgemere Canada to teach English and drama, concealing her past as Lesley Gray of London. She learns Giles Wayland from nearby Ashford village died in action and is named on a local memorial as she meets Avis Wayland and Archer Fenn while starting at St Bride's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilith Graeme
Canada
London
Giles Wayland
Edgemere School
Lesley Gray
Giles
Lilith
Ashtondale
Westernham Mews
Poppy Ewart
Kent
Avis
Ben
Archer
Air Force
Toronto
Wayland
Iik
St Bride's
Avis Wayland
Archer Fenn
Gavin
Television Listings Show Dense Evening Schedule
A long OCR listing details WEWC WRAL WTV channels and hour by hour programs for Thursday Friday and weekend evenings. It lists news, dramas, comedies, theater, sports, and kid shows including Groucho Marx Martin Kane Doorway to Danger The Goldbergs Captain Video and many others across multiple stations with varied start times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utabternacle
Columbus
Wresting
Nexws Wral TV
Chamfi
Eddie Arnold
News Caravan
Groucho Marx
Theater
Martin Kane
Burns and Allen
News Pictures
Sports Eye
Police
City Hospital
Operation Universe
Spotlight Revue
Weather
USA
Willys Theater
Big Town
Fiorascope
Armchair Theater
Life Bee
Wrns-Tv
Guiding Light
Gione Trotter
Garry Moore
Hobnow
Lde
Aunt Frank
Nbe
Cbe Kiddies
Abe-Mba- West
Cbe
Abe
Nace Rangers
Cbs Evening
Roy Rogers
Millie
Cbs
Bammy Kaye
Cbe Heritage
John Stele
ABC Playhouse
Rod & Gun—mbe
Eddie Cantor
Abe Kathy
Felliett Lewie
Abe Eugenie Baird
Judy Canova
Abe Korace Heildt
Eobs
Elton
Radio Schedule Highlights NBC WLW and Columbus Stations
Radio listings show NBC WLW in Cincinnati and ABC WCUL Columbus with multiple programs across the day. Notable items include news segments, Kiddies Hour, sports broadcasts, dramas, music programs, and the BBC-style afternoon lineup. Local stations WSAZ Huntington WCHS Charleston and WCHO Parkersburg are also listed with varied shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NBC
WLW
Cincinnati
ABC
WCUL
Columbus
Omnia
WSAZ
Huntington
CBS
WBNS
WCHS
Charleston
Athens
WOU
Lom
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Hal Boyle
Elf
Mary Baker Eddy
Hworld Today
By James Marlow
Washington
DR. Crane
Clark
Clarke
George W. Crane
Dr. Jordan
Edwin P. Jordan, MD
Planet
Louis Arthur Cunningham
Copeight
NEA Service
Thoreday
Pveniog
Chlco
Air Morgan
All Girl Orchestra
The
Face
Dragnet
Tl Ihie
Family Playhouse
Dave Garroway
Ding Dong School
Hawkins
Ls the Bennetts
Ruth Lyons
Weilcome Travelers
Atom Squad
al Morgan
Eddie Fisher
the Goldbergs
Orient Express
Catalcade of Sports
Netex
Star Movie
AD Today
Glamour Girl
Hawkins Falls
the Bennetts
Search For Tomorrow
Farmer
News
Maida's Kitchen
Travelers
Ladies Choice
Gabby Hayes
Howdy Doody
Old Timer
Rodney's Roadshow
Tri-State News
Scorepoara
Sportsmans Club
Goldbergs
Sky King
Whee Private Secretary
Stars Playhouse
Marge
Mystery Theater
Vince G WO
Madison Sq. Garden
Ladies Theater
Six Gun Theater
Dixon
Captain Video
Sty Erwin T
Hal Roach
DE Ute
Biome Theater
Focus
Space Patrol
Future Pilots
Col. Fire Dept
Mary Holmes
SiEncore Theater
Plainhouse
Hollywood Theater
Mrs North
Footlights Theatre
Weatherman
Florascope
Rody Brown
Hopatong Cassidy
Laurel and Harry
Hoerse
Wild Bill Hickok
Kit Carson
Larry Storch
Medallion Theater
Abe Godfrey
Thor
Rhbe
Wonderful Town
Newsa
Curt Massey
Lopes
Mbs
Mary Margaret McBride
Abe Meulre
Tennessee Ernie
Jane Pickens
Joan B. Gambling
Che
Keefe
Jack Owens
Ahe
Bruce
Dan
the Kander
Kiddieg
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