Verdict of History: Andrew Johnson in Hall of Fame consideration
The piece notes Andrew Johnson's rehabilitation as a Hall of Fame candidate amid 241 names with seven to be chosen. It traces his restoration of esteem starting in 1877 under Hayes, cites Gideon Welles, and argues history now judges his moderation toward the South as wiser than Congress's vengeance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Johnson
Hall of Fame
Johnson
Hayes
William M. Evarts
South
Gideon Welles
Welles
Navy
Lincoln
Congress
A Former Graduate urges Class of 1960 onward
A letter from a former graduate addresses the class of 1960 at graduation. It emphasizes freedom and citizenship responsibilities, urging recipients to use their privileges to help fulfill shared human needs and aspirations beyond personal success.
Collins Chosen as Chairman for Democratic Convention
The Democratic arrangements committee picked Gov. Leroy Collins of Florida as convention chairman. A moderating Southern leader, he supports desegregation as law, appeals to Northern liberals, and is neutral on the presidential race. He succeeds Rep. Sam Rayburn, who pivoted to Lyndon Johnson’s bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party Convention Arrangements Committee
Leroy Collins
Florida
Collins
Supreme Court
Sam Rayburn
Dear Abby Letters and a San Francisco student protest summary
A collage of Dear Abby questions on teenage crushes and family dynamics contrasts with a lengthy analysis of 1950s and 1960s student demonstrations in China Korea Japan and the United States. The letter writer recalls a widowed grandmother and a nosy neighbor while Abby advises on social etiquette.
Charm Not Enough in Summit Collapse Analysis
The piece argues that personal charm from leaders like Eisenhower cannot alter deep rooted national policies. It notes Roosevelt’s stronger courtship of Stalin in wartime and suggests Americans may misjudge a candidate’s value by personality alone. The summit collapse offers a cautionary lesson on foreign policy limits.
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Khrushchev
United States
Eisenhower
Tion
Roosevelt
Stalin
Jim Bishop Story Tells of Annual Medical Exam
Jim Bishop recalls an annual medical exam arranged by Mary von Ahn for doctors Sheehan and Kelly. He details X rays and exams by Dr. Dedick and Dr. Robertson, the long day from 10 a.m. to 4:40 p.m., and the final verdict that he is in reasonably good health though needing to lose weight and stretch the neck. He ends with a wry note about pruning bad habits and his pilot for future checkups.
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Mary von Ahn
Mary
Sheehan
Kelly
Dubuque
Andrew Dedick
Joseph Marchese
Dedick
Joe Marchese
R. B. Robertson
Chief Dundas
Tim
Timmy
Tim the car-wash helper aims higher through education
Dr Crane profiles Tim B a cheerful car wash helper in Chicago who once dropped out in junior year. His mother asks the doctor to urge Tim to finish high school and pursue college or a diploma through correspondence. The piece cites earnings benefits from schooling and endorses education over short-term wages. It ends with Tokyo reaction to Socialist threats in Parliament over the U S Japan treaty.
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Syngman Rhee
Korea
Turkey
Japan
China
Peking
Shanghai
Chinese Communist Party
San Francisco
University of California
House Committee On Un-American Activities
FBI
ROTC
Stanford University
Douglas Wachter
Douglas
Communist Party
East Bay
California
Ber
Tim B
Chicago
Dr. Crane
Star
Tim
58Th & Drexel
Paul C. Glick
Census Bureau
Business College
Liberal Arts
Business
Tokyo
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf
A humorous column notes American visitors in London and the capricious costs of British currency. It jokes about taxi fares, tax avoidance, and souvenir temptations like sports cars and jet planes. A New England prep school asks for better meals with a playful poem reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Cerf
Joe Hyams
London
New England
Bennett Cert
King Features Syndicate
Poison Ivy Perils and Prevention Tips for Summer Trips
Health column warns about poison ivy the three leafed weed and its relatives causing up to 350000 skin poisonings this summer. It urges wearing care in wooded areas, describes plant appearance and transmission methods, and offers immediate washing or medical care for severe reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Local Visitors Share News Among Vinton Residents
Vinton notes several social visits with Anna Higgins hosting at Pluma Zwickel and Dor White. Mrs. Birdie White and Mrs. Clara Fisher called on Charles White and Anna Higgins. the Cardwells and Ronda of Columbus attended a picnic at Bill Powers home. Clyde Smith near Logan, West Virginia visited with his family. Walter Knootz and Nina Lansbury of Columbus visited Chester White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Lansbury
Columbus
Chester White
Daily Sunday No 8 and Weekly Mail Rates
The notice lists subscription terms for daily Sunday issues and weekly mail delivery across Ohio and Virginia. It notes monthly and quarterly durations with pricing and delivery by mail, including rates for one week and longer commitments.
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I FE
Del
Ohio
Daily & Sunder
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Mr. Sam
James Sharp
Samuel Johnson
Henry J. Kaiser
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Cowbelle
Babushka
Thanx
Hatlo
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Abby
Norman
Sandy
Keley
West
New York
Congress of the United States
John D. Goheen
American Association of University Professors
Richard Byfield
Grace Cathedral
John A. O’connell
Harry Bridges
Archie Brown
Jim Bishop
Miner
Doctor Crane
George W. Crane
Post Office
Herman Bundesen
N. S
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Athens Messenger
Sissee
Athens
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