Obsolescence talk in men’s wear sparks designer influence
A Philadelphia clothing maker urged a Chicago convention to create fashion obsolescence to boost sales and urged public figures to push men toward designer dictates. The piece notes limited potential success and contrasts with car obsolescence, while praising well dressed men and citing quotes from Eddy Quarles and Longfellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
National Association of Retail Clothiers and Furnishers
Chicago
Mechanical brain language to guide aircraft and defense parts
Air Force leaders unveil a 107 word mechanical brain vocabulary to supervise machines and accelerate production of airplanes and missiles. Lt Gen Clarence Irvine warns of risks if the master brain advances to direct people, while others muse on futuristic abundance and control. Bertrand Russell referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Clarence S. Irvine
Air Force Chief of Staff
Deserter Fathers Face Federal Address Tracking Bill
A proposed bill by Rep. William B. Widnall and Sen. Stephen M. Young would require the HEW secretary to supply the most recent address of fathers who fail to support their families from Social Security records. Supporters say it could save millions of dollars in welfare costs and curb unpitying behavior.
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Congress
William B. Widnall
New Jersey
Stephen M. Young
Ohio
Senate
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Two year old addicted to cigarettes in Peoria
A Peoria mother reports her two year old son insists on smoking five cigarettes daily. Candy cigars and other tactics failed. she wonders if giving him a cigar might curb the habit, though it risks creating a stronger addiction.
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Peoria
Ill
Lawrence
Desk Cleanup Memo and Personal Clippings
A nostalgia filled list notes letters and tasks from 1952 including Ernest Hemingway requests, theater party contacts, a publishing lead for Helen Kane, and a Valentine collection. It mentions wedding invitations and a 1914 Ambrose Bierce anecdote. Jim Bishop promises desk cleaning tomorrow.
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Ernest Hemingway
Ray
Betty Stone
Jane Weadock
N. Y
Doctor Crane Presents Personal Cases On Psychosomatic Medicine
Billy suffers a common medical ailment illustrating psychosomatic medicine and explaining why many young people become discouraged with school and drop out. The article promotes the "Teacher's Test" for education insight.
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Billy
Brain Game Quiz and Critique on Education
A mixed feature presents a six question brain game on sound with an answer key, then a Dr. Crane essay warning about unfit teachers in early grades. It cites Billy Z a kindergartner in Chicago and critiques teacher attitudes, urging parent groups to seek better educators.
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Heaven's Gate
George W. Crane
Billy Z
Chicago
Eten Uial
Billy
PTA
Middle-Class Parents Spoil the Young by Easy Living
A columnist argues middle-class parents ruin youth by indulging privilege. It cites a self-made father praising his son’s luxuries while warning of lax standards. The piece questions whether making life easier for the next generation harms ambition and responsibility.
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Socrates
Athens
America
Popsy
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf Satirical Anthology
A collection of humorous lines and sketches showcases political josh and playful animal antics. Notable bits include Coolidge jests about a cautious senator and whimsical gags about ants, a swatted fly, and a chimp hybrid idea. Juliette Greco quips on gossip.
Horoscope and Death of Actor Fred Stone
The Stars Say for Tomorrow warns focusing on essentials and postponing minor matters. For birthdays, initiative and imagination in the coming year will pay off, with best periods for gains in May June July and December. Actress death note: Fred Stone, 85, noted for Wizard of Oz and The Red Mill, dies after a two year illness in North Hollywood California.
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North
Hollywood
Calif
Fred Stone
Jack O'Lantern
Beatniks and Dignity: A Student Letter on Faith and Secularism
A university student letter argues that Beatniks and atheistic secularists threaten Judeo Christian civilization. It contrasts nihilists and anarchists with youths who seek meaning and urges active opposition to secular influence in schools and society.
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Grouns
You
Columbia
Michigan
Medical conference weighs tranquilizers and mind control
A three day University of California medical center meeting on a pharmacologic approach to the mind explored dangers of tranquilizers psychic energizers and hallucinogens. Aldous Huxley warned that pregenetic conditioning could enslave minds while UC psychiatrists argued improved discharge policies and social factors reduce mental hospital populations.
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University of California’s Medical Center
San Francisco
AMA News
American Medical Association
Aldous Huxley
Meigs County Land Transfers Highlight Rural Property Moves
Dana Epple and Alice Epple transfer parcels in Scipio and Rutland Townships to Dean Blackwood Jr and Hazel Blackwood. Frederick Hoyt conveys a Reedsville lot to Jessie Hoyt. Troy Ohlinger transfers parcels in Pomeroy to Rosa Ohlinger. Clyde Headley and Mamie Headley sell half of lot four in Orange Township to Carl and Hazel Barnhill. Dan Hartinger and Josephine Hartinger deed 2.32 acres in Columbia Township to Opal Dunham.
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Dana
Epple
Alice Epple
Dean Blackwood, Jr
Hazel Blackwood
Scipio
Rutland
Frederick M. Hoyt
Jessie R. Hoyt
Reedsville
Troy Ohlinger
Rosa Ohlinger
Pomeroy
Clyde F. Headley
Mamie Headley
Carl J. Barnhill
Hazel Barnhill
Orange Township
Dan C. Hartinger
Josephine W. Hartinger
Opal Dunham
Columbia Township
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Francis Quarles
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Minnesota
Humphrey
Bertrand Russell
Jim Bishop
Elinor
Maggy
Jim
Judy Lois Greenspan
Ralph Shoenstein
P. O
Walter O’keefe
M.c
E. D. Coblentz
Ambrose Bierce
Mr. Bierce
Coblentz
Arpad Haraszthy
Haraszthy
Bierce
By Hatlo
Lushwell
Doctor Crane
Hal Boyle
Bennett Cerf
Alvin Coolidge
New England
Coolidge
Juliette Greco
Paris
King Features Syndicate
The
Beatniks and Dignity
Chorge Sokolsbky
Sara Tordan
Department of Psychiatry
University of California
Jordan
Meigs County
Athens Messenger
Saturda
Sunday Messenger
Daily & Sun
Ohio & W.va
ASSOC
A1 Press
the Messenger Publishing Co
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