Resignation of Ohio University president John C. Baker
Announcement that John C. Baker will resign as Ohio University president next year follows a 15 year tenure noted for upgrading education, expanding facilities, research, and statewide leadership. The university celebrates achievements while planning for a new, younger leader to carry forward postwar growth. The alumnus and institution share pride in Baker’s broadened service and enduring ties.
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John C. Baker
Ohio University
Ohio
Baker
United States
Moern
Doctor Baker
State Department
John Baker
The Drowning Season Opens With Warnings
The article warns that drownings rise when people neglect safety and proposes strict reminders. It cites careless acts such as unsupervised children, boater risk, and reckless swimming as preventable with supervision and water safety rules.
Dog Cupid: How a Dog Helps Women Find Husbands
Stephen Baker argues women should use dogs to attract bachelors noting dogs act as marriage matchmakers in cities. He rates breeds by personality and counsels against cocker spaniels bulldogs and police dogs for dating.
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Stephen Baker
Baker
America
Aftermath of Khrushchev Summit Split U.S. Parties
Democrats and Republicans snap a rare united front as Khrushchev’s actions at the summit spark blame games. Stevenson accuses Eisenhower of dangerous handling of the spy plane incident while leaders like Dirksen Kennedy and Mansfield argue over appeasement and investigations.
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Senate
Stevenson
Paris
Dirksen
Khrushchevy
John F. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Portland
Ore
Eisenhower
Khrushchev
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Kennedy
Mike Mansfield
D-Mont
Paul Butler
Democratic National Committee
Russia
Dear Abby Pestered and Grandfather Safe Advice Card
A reader requests help with a possessive boyfriend who won’t accept no commitment and a nagging wife who talks about grandchildren constantly. Abby advises ending the dating, a harmless cure for the grandmother is not available, and a husband’s illness mimicry is unhelpful. A reader credits donating blood for saving their life and emphasizes carrying blood type information.
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Abby
Parents Test for Fairness in Child Punishment
Dr George W Crane analyzes Oscar L case where a boy and two friends stole apples and faced harsh parental punishment. The father scared the boy with jail and overpunished by forcing a switch and repayment, then barred liberties. Crane argues punishments should be fair and proportional, offering a 200 point Parent Tests program for readers.
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Oscar
Oscar L
Foot Care Tips For Elderly And All Ages
Health column advises leather shoes with breathable uppers to prevent foot moisture and infections. Elderly should avoid tight footwear and high heels, use bed socks for warmth, and consider calcium intake and remedies like quinine or doctor prescribed drugs if cramps occur. A Q A notes goat and cow milk have similar nutritional value.
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Benjamin Kauth
American Foot Care Institute
Kauth
Try and Stop Me Volume of Jokes and Observations
A collection from Bennett Cerf 1960 features humorous quotes about reading habits public librarians and a note to Leonard Bernstein. The material, distributed by King Features Syndicate, presents light storytelling and witty one liners.
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Bob Considine
Bennett Cerf
King Features Syndicate
Stevenson Foible and Farley Clash Over 1960 Nomination
James A. Farley, once Postmaster General, is portrayed as an unusual politician who refused to compromise his morals over the Third Term issue and later influenced Democratic politics. The piece rails against Adlai Stevenson, notes his prior defeats, and weighs the party’s chances against Eisenhower, Kennedy, Nixon, and Rockefeller with praise for Eisenhower while criticizing political gain.
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James A. Farley
Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Farley
Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
Eisenhower
Illinois
Park Avenue
Nelson Rockefeller
Wendell Willkie
John Kennedy
Nixon
Lyndon Johnson
Stuart Symington
Harry Truman
Clark Gable
Gloria Vanderbilt
Frank Sinatra
Aly Khan
Elsa Maxwell
Duke of Windsor
Armstrong-Jones
Dwight D. Eisenhower
George Washington
Local Club Notes Mix Meetings and Visits Across Towns
The CIC class gathered at Mrs. Cora Black's home with President in attendance. The Friendship class met at Mrs. C J Lemley’s Cheshire home. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hanner and family visited Narrows Virginia. Mrs Dorothy Adams spent a day in Huntington on business. Mrs Cora Dewitt stayed several days in Charleston with relatives. Miss Lesia Adkins of Gallpolis visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Mike Adams.
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Kanauga
CIC
Cora Black
C. J. Lemley
Cheshire
Kenneth Hanner
Narrows, Va
Dorothy Adams
Huntington
Cora Dewitt
Charleston
Lesia Adkins
Gallipolis
Mike Adams
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Cheddar
Dear Abby
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Dorothy Elaine
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George W. Crane
Herman Bundesen
Leonard Bernstein
Philharmonic Orchestra
Athens Messenger
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