Ohio University pioneer in branch campuses near Columbus
An editorial lauds Ohio State University for starting city branches to widen access to higher education for students who cannot afford resident colleges. It notes Ohio University has run self funded branch schools since World War II in Zanesville Chillicothe Portsmouth Ironton Lancaster Martins Ferry, inspiring OSU’s model.
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Columbus
Ohio State University
O.8
Ohio University
Chillicothe
Portsmouth
Ironton
Lancaster
Martins Ferry
Ohio State Plan
John Baker
A. C. Gubitz
Ohio State
Khrushchev's Decentralization Plan Signals Soviet Weakness
A sharp critique outlines Khrushchev's move to dissolve centralized control, shifting 92 regional councils to govern most industry. It argues the Soviet economy suffers from waste, bureaucratic stagnation, and manpower shortages, risking loss of dictator’s power if local autonomy grows.
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Communist Party
Nikita Khrushchev
Joseph Stalin
Kremlin
Russia
Leningrad
America
Last Day of Bondage and Tax Burden in 1957
The piece notes that by May 10 the average American has earned enough for the 1957 tax bill, amounting to about 36 percent of income. It asks if the “last day of bondage” will come earlier or later in future years based on willingness to cut government costs, and argues every billion dollars cut advances the date by one day. It ends with the slogan I’ll take less from government if government will take less from me.
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United States
A A
Jim Bishop Visits Irish Cousin on a Family Quest
Jim Bishop recounts a Dublin to Cork journey to locate Bishop relatives. He meets a 69 year old cousin on a Lower Scoby farm, hears family history of a burned thatched roof, and ends with a farewell aboard the Cunard liner Ivernia after a playful exchange with his daughter Gayle.
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Dublin
Gayle
Ireland
Gresham
Lexford
Innescorthy
Slaney
Temple Scoby
Jim Bishop
Cork
Patrick Street
St. Mary's Cathedral
Grandma
Imperial Hotel
Lovey
Ivernia
Cobh
Case history urges sanitation in restaurants
Dr Crane warns that unhygienic practices by waiters and cashiers spread flu and intestinal illnesses. He cites grease on cups, dirty fingers, handling money, and improper spoon use as risks. He urges owners to post the Case Record and readers to request his booklet by mail.
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Davenport
Iowa
Britain’s H-Bomb Defends as Nuclear Deterrent
Britain has joined the United States and Russia with atomic and hydrogen bombs. The move signals deterrence through mutual assured destruction, with Britain relying on bombers at first and later U.S.-provided missiles to deliver retaliation.
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Washington
United States
Russia
Britain
Pacific
Try and Stop Me from a 1957 Cerf anecdote stroll
The piece recounts Charles Van Doren’s TV quiz show winnings and a humorous Columbia University English literature class moment about Joseph Addison’s birth year. A Percival Indiana couple visits Los Angeles and jokes about smog and scenery, contrasting Iowa’s landscape with California views.
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IFE
Columbia University
Charles van Doren
Columbia
Joseph Addison
Horoscope for Tomorrow and Birthdays in 1957 1958
The Stars Say Tomorrow predicts lunar vibrations will heighten sensitivity and require tactful, impersonal discussions. For birthdays tomorrow, diligence and careful finances through November promise rewards and appreciation in six months, with romance bright in early 1958 and a talented sensitive child birth.
Brain Game Answers From 1959 Page Puzzle
Readable clues list six questions on plays and authors. The original page shows a brain game with famous roles and authors, including Diary of Anne Frank lead, Scopes trial based play, Edward G Robinson revival, Andy Griffith star turn, Julie Harris in Hellman drama, and Eugene O Neill’s Long Day’s Journey Into Night.
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Ann Frank
Edward G. Robinson
Andy Griffith
Julie Harris
Lillian Hellman
Security Budget Debate Guides Warning from Jewish Congress
The American Jewish Congress calls for a complete reevaluation of the Federal Employee Security Program after ten years, arguing that the Communist threat remains active and anti-Communist measures must stay robust. They caution against relying on government employment for loyalty and urge vigilance to protect democratic liberties.
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United States
American Jewish Congress
Commission On Government Security
Communist Party
Soviet Russia
Pentagon
State Department
Questions and Answers on Perspiration and Medical Conditions
The dialogue covers excessive localized sweating and treatment options including antiperspirants powders and occasional X ray therapy. It also explains pulmonary embolism as a post operative risk, hormone pill use for hot flashes, conservative treatment for bunions, and hyperinsulinism or spontaneous hypoglycemia with possible pancreatic or endocrine causes.
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Edwin P. Jordan
M. D
Quotations on deceit sincerity and faith in hardship
The lines contrast deceit as a false path to happiness with sincerity and honesty guiding through difficulties. An active faith yields thanks for unfulfilled promises, grounded in the belief that God's bonds are as good as ready money.
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Aaron Hill
Matthew Henry
Unknown Soldier entombment participants sought for reunion
Public call from The Messenger requests locating nine officers and 108 enlisted men who participated in the Arlington National Cemetery Unknown Soldier's entombment on November 11, 1921. A reunion at Arlington is planned if enough names are found.
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the Messenger
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington
Athens Messenger Classified Item Summary
The fragment references The Athens Messenger newspaper with delivery details and pricing for Ohio and West Virginia. It notes daily and Sunday editions, carrier and mail options, and a 1918 postal act reference. No specific event or person is identifiable in readable text.
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Los Angeles
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King Features Sendicete
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