Daring And Generosity in Burnside’s Civil War Career
Ambrose Burnside, Union general and commander of the Army of the Potomac, is highlighted for daring acts and generosity. His amphibious North Carolina operation, Fredericksburg setback, and a ship swapping incident reveal leadership, self blame, and lessons on accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Burnside
George H. McClellan
Army of the Potomac
Burnside
Fredericksburg
North Carolina
Cape Hatteras
France's Army Power Struggles Through Dreyfus and De Gaulle
The passage traces repeated clashes between the army and civil reform in France from the 1890s Dreyfus affair to the 1958 events that brought De Gaulle to power. It notes forged documents and coverups, the subsequent rehabilitation of Dreyfus, and ongoing efforts by reactionary forces to control the republic. It ends with a warning that Algeria's mutiny lesson could push the army to serve the state rather than oppose it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreyfus
de Gaulle
How Many Cannon
The Vasa, a 333 year old Swedish warship, sank on maiden voyage in August 1628. Its raised wreck prompts questions about 17th century life and overarmament risks. Human bones aged 600000 years found in Africa indicate a murder, the first crime ever revealed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Africa
Judge Crater
Actor Cyril Ritchard Seethes With The Grand Theatre Aesthetic
The Australian born Broadway star Cyril Ritchard argues that actors should live in a separate grand world offstage. He recalls Peter Pan fame with Mary Martin, notes a 44 year career across continents, and describes his life of a small hideaway estate, many servants, and mindful self discipline. He swims and plays badminton to keep fit and dislikes late parties and critics. He praises the young while criticizing self aggrandizing figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barrymore
Cyril Ritchard
Tom
Harry
Broadway
Ritchard
Capt. Hook
Mary Martin
Eddy Paar
Kennedy Eyes Income Tax Cut for 1962
The article notes President Kennedy hinted at a possible income tax reduction for 1962 while pressing sacrifice. It contrasts his calls for sacrifice with proposed tax relief and details his broader goals in space production, labor management, prices and wages, education, and equality of opportunity.
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Kennedy
Laos
Pathet Lao
United States
Chicago
Treasury
Douglas Dillon
Congress
Dear Abby Gossip and Conflicts Across Coffee Time
A reader exposes how rumors about divorce infidelity and past lives spread by a friend. Abby cautions ignoring tales and cutting ties. Another letter complains about makeup and fashion at the market and advice favors minimal protest. A secretary wonders about exposing a boss’s alleged affair and is told to bring proof or leave.
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Abby
Donny B and horse sense in child care
Dr. George W. Crane counsels new parents to mix medical care with practical experience. Firstborns trigger parental anxiety, but with age comes calm. vitamins and modern feeding aren’t sole keys to longevity, while vaccines and clean water boost survival. Fever management advised. seek doctor guidance for high temps.
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Donny
George W. Crane
Donny B
George Washington
Try and Stop Me by Bennett Cerf
Two Martians return to town attracted to a white motor scooter on a Third Avenue curb. A martian warns the other the bike may be under age. Dr Seuss comments on keeping a pure sense of humor in youth. A Madison Avenue elevator operator asks a floor question.
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Third Avenue
Mars
Dr. Seuss
The
Madison Avun
Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
Baker Settlement Community News Highlights
The Bit and Spur 4-H Club toured the Bob Evans Farm in Rio Grande to view quarter horses. Families visiting include the Perrys, Ball, Allens, Whitlatchs, and Riffes. Gene Ruth returns home from Army duty overseas. Friendly Hour Club members sewed cancer dressings and plan to meet at Hazel Neutzling’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Evans
Rio Grande
Tom Perry
Cynthia
Carol Ball
James Allen
Kay
Donna
Beverly Allen
Clyde Whitlatch
Bob
Gary
Jeff
Ted Riffe
Columbus
Robert Allbaugh
Imo
Dorothy Allen
Delaware
Friendly Hour Club
Barbara South
Mollie Wallace
Hazel Neutzline
Gertrude Kyle
Fern Whitlatch
Elsie Dixon
Hazel Neutzling
Clearing house for science ideas foreseen by a young thinker
A reader comments on George Sokolsky and General David Sarnoff’s idea clearing house for scientific knowledge. He argues for faster access to literature, criticizes journals for backlog and prestige, and praises young scholars whose ideas deserve wider circulation.
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David Sarnoff
Dave Sarnoff
Sarnoff
Clearing House
How to raise a fearless healthy child from birth
Guidance on calming parental fears to prevent excess crying and future anxieties. Emphasizes letting a young child fall and rise without exaggerated concern, administering first aid calmly, and limiting sweets to protect teeth and appetite.
Winton Tufts Grange Meet and Local Visits
The Winton Tufts Grange held its meeting on May 4 with three candidates advancing to the third and fourth degrees. Attendees from the Wilton district joined the Lake Hope Conference on Public Health, including Mrs. Irene Jackson Mrs. Maxine Wells and Mrs. Gladys Pierce. Wilton and Hamden High School seniors plan a Washington trip this week accompanied by Mr and Mrs John Palmer and Mrs George Leitch. Mrs John Palmer recently visited Ohio University with her son John Jr returning home for the weekend. Mrs Rena Morton hosted Wilton seventh grade students at a skating party marking Connie’s birthday.
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Radcliff
Winton
Wilton and
Hamden High Schools
Washington
John Palmer
George Leitch
Ohio University
John Jr
Rena Morton
Wilton
Wellston
Connie
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Clique
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Alfred Dreyfus
Paris
Devils Island
French Guiana
Esterhazy
Hal Boyle
James Marlow
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Rip van Winkle
Rip
Jack
Beverly Hills
Calif
Crane
Baker Settlement
Woodyard
Kenneth Powell
Marie Hoop
Er Farm
Richard Young
Jackie Marie
Robert Whitlatch
Gene Ruth
Wilbur Ruth
George Sokolsky
Charles A. Beard
James Harvey Robinson
John R. Commons
Woodrow Wilson
Garry C.overs
Gris
W. Y & Bandar
Del
Athena
By Gladys Pierce
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