Jets bring a tighter world with faster air travel
The piece notes Pan American's 270 million dollar order for 45 jet airliners in December 1958, with DC-8 and 707 models, predicting dramatic time savings and broader travel. It argues jets will shrink distances, boost diplomacy, and foster greater cultural exchange and world peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan ‘American World Airways
National Airlines
Pan American
Boeing
Globe
Ocean
Tokyo
Seattle
New York
London
Trip to Nowhere Hints at Harriman Bid Limits in 1956
Carmine De Sapio visited California to back Gov. Averell Harriman for president. Party leaders timed events to nominate Adlai Stevenson instead, drawing Oregon Democrats toward Stevenson. Truman’s praise for Harriman slightly boosts Harriman, but gains remain modest and uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmine de Sapio
New York
California
Averell Harriman
Tncident
Adlai Stevenson
Oregon
Ilinois
Harry Truman
Harriman
de Sapio
Medic weekly airing under fire for overexposure
A critic argues NBC TV show Medic overuses stethoscope drama, calling it sensational yet claims it aims to educate about disease. The piece questions the show’s purpose, balance of fact and sensationalism, and a physician friend’s view that hypochondria is widespread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nbc-Tv
Nepotism in Business and Its Organizing Motives
A feature discusses nepotism in firms and public companies, weighing kinship in leadership. It cites the American Institute of Management study showing nepotism in about 12 000 of 23 000 companies and notes both positive teamwork and risks like stunted growth and jealousy. It argues nepotism arises from family ownership incentives and tax considerations influencing succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Vawson
New York
Son
American Institute of Management
Institute
Provoo Freed as Court Overrules Delay in Treason Case
John David Provoo once convicted of treason and life in prison is freed after a Supreme Court ruling that the government delayed his trial too long. The case, tied to wartime conduct and alleged Japanese collaboration, led to a decades long legal battle over speedy trial rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John David Provoo
Supreme Court
Aaron Burr
Provoo
Provo
Japan
Philippines
Corregidor
Fort Meade
Fort Jay
Justice Department
FBI
New York
Maryland
ARMY
Tral
Hie Awrere
Case History of a Psychiatrist on Elder Care and Reform
Case P-369 presents Myrna of Phoenix a 42 year old nurse proposing home based elder care with room and board for low income seniors. She cites Dr Crane and a Chicago case to argue for independent living in small towns aided by local churches and moderate rents. The letter asks how to pursue work from home and to address pension and care options for the elderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Crane
Myrna
Phoenix
Arizona
Crane
Phoenix Republic
Indy
Chicago
M Nursing Home
Anax
Almave
Dr Jordan on cleft palate and harelip surgery prospects
Dr Edwin F Jordan discusses cleft palate and harelip origins and treatment options. He notes possible hereditary factors and maternal infections, outlines timing for surgery, and explains how procedures align facial bones and soft tissues to improve speech and appearance. He cites the role of dental work and surgeon ingenuity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin PF. Jordan
Millfield Birthday Celebration and Local Notices
Mrs James Tom of Woodland Avenue Athens hosted a birthday celebration on October 12 with four generations present and a noon two course chicken dinner. Family guests included the Columbus group and Nelsonville visitors. Euchre club host Frances Wallace led high score with Florence Pyle second and Velma Werner low. Ralph Sanders had an appendectomy at Sheltering Arms Hospital on October 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millfield
James Tom
Woodland Ave
Athens
Charles Carr
Ernie Pughline
Columbus
Mary
Joan
Betty
Rnleen ‘Anderson
Nelsonvlle
Fra
Ces
Cart Moody
Frances Wallace
Florence Pyle
Velma Werner
Ralph Sanders
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Phillip
Re Omire
Lewis Sanders
John Hushower
Nelsonville
Joe Mills
Minnie Willis
The Coward by Ray Lapica continues a tense road chase
Clair and Tim flee three mysterious pursuers in a crowded city as they drive toward Aunt Emily's street. Tim reveals his fear and contemplates change while questions linger about Al's death and a looming future with Lorna and Billy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon
Clair
Tim
Oak Park
Emily
California
Jack
Marie
Mojave Desert
Lancaster
Paducah
France
Sno
Tim Rogers
Lorna
Brynsa
Torna
Billy
Bil
Horoscope hints and local notices mix at Amesville Madison
The Stars Say- ANOTHER fine day invites plans for the future and social activity in the evening. November and December bring promising personal relations and good news in June. A child born today will be warm-hearted and considerate. Amesville reports 365 Carnival tickets sold, a net of 671.54 dollars, and local visits from Fresno guests. FHA rally awards and Masonic Lodge redecoration are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amesville
Ames-Bern
Jean McAfee
Jim Clark
Norma Ziegler
Nellie Wooley
Ce, Evans
Fresno
Calif
C. E. Woolley
Nellie
H. A. Straus
Laurelville
C. C. Kuhns
G. A. Gardner
Bess Gardner
Kuhns
B. Evans
Merle Glass
Logan
Dow Linscott
Homer Linscott
Eoie Kelmns
Walter Sayers
O.D. Jones
Fannie Matteson
C. E Woolley
Neue
Ames Bern Fha
Sx Club
Athens County
Athens
the Plains
Ames Berniris
Shirley Stobart
Sharon Linscott
Tun
Madelon Car
Sandra Nadroska Nadrosk
Dorothy Henry
Bille
Masonic Lodge
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Madison
Radio Programs Schedule from Throgs Era
A fragmented radio listing shows assorted programs and times. Names such as Dr Peale and Margaret Methtenn Colter appear among segments like Morning Commentary and Afternoon Variety. The poor OCR yields a mosaic of show titles and hosts with ambiguous timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prenktut Crabeabe
Margaret Methtenn Colter
Pealeabe
Stan
Pamity
Abe
Johny Olsse
Seipabor
Fiber & Molly
Abe Howard Ifior
Athke
Batt
Abe Brace
Dascombe
Ahs
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Dely
Sanday
Obo
Charles Mercer
World Today
Russel C. ‘Thomsen
Thomsen
By Galbraith
Walter
Marthe
Dr. Jordan
the Coward
Ray Lapica
Throgs
Daly
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