End of an era as Bronx boss Flynn fades from power
The obituary recalls Edward J. Flynn a Bronx Democratic machine boss who rose to national influence under FDR. It notes his decline as urban machines lost grip as welfare state politics grew and citizens shifted to federal benefits, leaving old machines unable to deliver broad majorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Flynn
Bronx Democratic
New York
Flynn
National
Democratic Party
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Bronx
Frank Hague
Jersey City
Ed Kelly
Chicago
Harry S. Truman
Truman
Hague
Kelly
Big City
Emma
Johnny
Ed Flynns
Interlude on September by HAL BOYLE in New York
The essay ridicules September as a split personality month between summer and autumn. It likens the month to a stagehand guiding scenery and notes its indecision, disturbances, and the lure of seafood, especially oysters, as menus shift with the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Dust Bowl lessons fade as Texas drought returns
The 1953 western Texas drought mirrors Dust Bowl warnings as farmers, drawn by wartime profits, overextended land and removed protective cover. Relief funds ease emergencies but soil rehabilitation and modern conservation are urged to restore long term output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Plains
Plains States
Congress
Rose's Summer Mystery Opens With a Mysterious Death
Rose French, once a film star, is found dead in Willett Goodfield's garden near a lily pool after sending a goodbye call to Frank Clyde. The scene draws a crowd at the Pearce estate as police, led by Captain Greer, begin inquiries while Willett frets over his ill mother Olive and the rent heaviness of summer life.
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Rose French
Frank Clyde
Rose
Frank
Ortega
Pearce
San Francisco
Willett Goodfield
Ethel
Willett
Olive
Ada Murphy
Willet
Murphy
Captain Greer
Greer
Bank of America
Montecito Street
la Mesa
Miss French
Mr. Goodfield
Test for a Good Teacher Exposed in Rita's View
Rita F a college senior argues college professors are poor salesmen of ideas and over rely on heavy outside reading. She says many instructors print lecture notes rather than use textbooks and criticizes lack of pedagogy training. She urges pay based on course appeal and public speaking skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita
Rita F
America
Television Schedule Highlights Across Stations WLWO WSAZ WTVN
Station lineups list daily programs from 6:00 separate time blocks. Notable entries include Patti O'Hara Marion Spelman Kade Fisher News Caravan Married Joan My Little Margie TV Theater Your Life Sammy Kaye and various daytime and late night shows across WLWO WSAZ and other channels with sports, news, and entertainment slots.
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WLWO
Patti O'Hara
Marion Spelman
Kade Fisher
News Caravan
Joan
Little Margie
TV Theater
Sammy Kaye
Family Playhouse
Dave Garrow
Atom Squad
Gabby Hayes
Howdy Doody
Sports Today
Roday
Dave Garroway
the Bennetts
Gabby Jayes
Howdy Dordy
Wsaz-Tv
Sports Eye
Dhe Kiddies
Abo
Nbe
Cbs
Abe
Cbs News & Commentary
Johnny Mercer
Cbs Daily
Abe Lone Ranger
Mbs
Cbs News
Perry Como
My Son
Jeep
FBI
Ebe
Great Gildersleeve
Abe Strawberry
Cbs Times Square
Groucho Marx
Abc News
Family Theater
Uences
Abe Will Ro
Abc
Scarlet Pimpernell
Abe Strawhat
White House
Orchestra
All Nets
Horoscope Insight Encourages Structured Routine and Diplomacy
The message urges restlessness be tempered by organized schedules and evening group activities to spark mind and imagination. It highlights opening hobbies to potential finances, diplomacy with others, and initiative for those with tomorrow's birthday, noting favorable outlooks with large corporations and charitable causes. A child born today may be self possessed and ambitious yet dictatorial.
Traffic deaths predicted over Labor Day weekend
The National Safety Council estimates 440 people will die in traffic accidents during the Labor Day weekend. It forecasts a record 40 million vehicles on U S highways from 6 pm Friday to midnight Monday September 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Safety Council
United States
Radio Station Listings Networkwide Schedule
Radio programs for stations ABC WCOL Cincinnati NBC WLW Columbus WSAZ Huntington CBS WBNS Columbus MBS WHKC Columbus WPAR Parkersburg WJEH Gallipolis others WMOA Marietta WATH Athens WCHS Charleston Station WOUIL FM 91.1 runs Monday through Friday at noon.
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ABC
WCOL
Cincinnati
NBC
WLW
Columbus
WSAZ
Huntington
CBS
WBNS
MBS
WHKC
WPAR
Parkersburg
WJEH
Gallipolis
WMOA
Marietta
WATH
Athens
WCHS
Charleston
WOUIL
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Drouth
World Today
Washington
Dean Acheson
Russia
Dukes
Boston
United Nations
State Department
Dulles
Security Council
Senate
General Assembly
Margaret Millar
Random House, Inc
NEA Service
Willett’s
George W. Crane
Ohio News
All Girl Orchestra
Groueline “Art
Treas Men
Theater
Martin Kane
News
Ding Dong Schoo
Hawking Falls
the Bennets
Garry Moore
Maida's Kitchen
Eddie Arnold
the Face
Love of Life
Search For Tomorrow
Guiding Light
Farmer Click
WTVN
Captain Video
Loa
Joe Hill
Madison Sq. Garden
Db News
Wbns-Tv
Channel
Perry Come
Arthur Goofrey
Florascope
March of Time
Armenair Theater
Tomora
Big Pavoff
Hobnow
Cliff
Godfrey
Thur
Bob Hope
Abe News
Gaeane City
Abe Fea Fair
Abe Vis
Abe Queen
Curt Massey
Fae
Sages
Mary Margaret McBride
Abe Saylt
Abe Shenanbean
Tennessee Ernie
Jane Pickens
John B. Gambling
Walter O'Keefe
Jack Owens
Abe Brice
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