Business and education unite in 75th anniversary reflections
International Harvester president John L. McCaffrey marks Marquette University’s 75th anniversary noting changes in business and education over 75 years. He cites growth of executive training, rising private colleges, and the need for endowment and independence. He urges courage and character in higher education while acknowledging economic and tax pressures. Home ownership climbs since 1948, surpassing 50 percent of U.S. families, signaling societal stability with ongoing questions of the good society and good life.
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John L. McCaffrey
International Harvester
Marquette University
McCaffrey
Federal Reserve Board
University of Michigan
United States
U. S
Open letter to kindergartners from Boyl, New York veteran
An old open letter offers comic yet cautionary advice for a new kindergartner. It mocks childish antics while urging poise, social awareness, and early ambition. The piece blends humor with life lessons about behavior, teacher respect, gender norms, and gradual responsibility.
Auto makers push 1956 safety devices amid Labor Day toll
Safety advocates say crash injuries can fall by at least a third with 1956 model safety gear. Ford and Chrysler join Cornell funded crash research across multiple states while Ford demonstrates life like dummies in Dearborn. Developments include deep center steering wheels door latches and seat belts to keep occupants inside and reduce injuries.
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Sam Dawson
New York
Snck
Cornell University
Chrysler
Ford
Department of Public Health
University
Medical College
New York City
Public Health
North Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Connecticut
Indiana
Minnesota
Arizona
Vermont
Texas
Minneapolis
Dearborn
Mich
Cornell
Memory Tricks for College Students From Dr Crane
A column discusses memory improvement by Dr. Crane, stressing high motivation and active study. It includes a sample memory technique using true false quiz statements, underline prompts, and a suggestion to request a booklet with payment. It mentions a college freshman Janet B. and contrasts high school with college demands.
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Janet B
Ile Grammar
High School
Cassa Allege
Ig Lngie
Esa
York Yankees
EY College
Yankee Stadium
Doctors and sympathy in medical care analyzed
A reader asks if doctors lack human kindness and receives guidance on physician sympathy. A physician explains sympathy is shown by deeds, not words, and that trauma and medical choices shape doctor patience. Other medical queries cover fistulas, rectal cancer questions, and benign fatty tumors with explanations and treatment notes.
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W.G.M
M.L
Horoscope and Civic Note From Ohio Citizens Day
A rambling forecast warns accuracy matters in work and romance as evening hours favor cultural pursuits. It predicts stress mid October with resilience leading to November December gains and career expansion. A birthday child is praised for warmth and executive ability. Ohio marks Citizenship Day on September 17 proclaimed by Gov Lausche.
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London
U. S
Shoud Devine
Acter Au
Columbus
Ohio
Frank J. Lausche
Murder in the Cliffs as Meer Faces Intruder
In a moonlit ascent at a cliffed fortification, Meer confronts a masked intruder while Lynch and Dibble intervene. A shouting assailant, a gunshot, and a tense pursuit unfold as Reginald Dibble maintains composure and Viggo’s aide watches. The scene ends with Meer dazed, Dibble’s revolver ready, and the mystery unresolved.
Americans' Interest Up In Religion
Americans have kept up their postwar interest in religion, with church membership rising to a record 97,482,611 nationwide as of 1954. The National Council of Churches reports growth outpacing population, with 60.3 percent of Americans now church members and more than 2 billion dollars given annually to churches.
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New York
U. S
National Council’ of Churches
United States
Mnson Y. Landis
Council
Florida Won Twenty Dollar Ransom Bill Found
A twenty dollar ransom note was located in Florida amid earlier reports of missing Tamom money. The bill was discovered at a ranch near Sachinville and sent to the Federal Reserve Bank. Authorities or banks associated with Miami and the Florida National Bank were involved in locating other bills from the same ransom.
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Flaite Challes
Mies
Tras
Sachinville Ranch
Federal Reserve Bank
Florida National’ ‘Bank & Trent Co
Miami
Miers
Radio Programs Schedule Highlights and Notes
Radio lineup includes Great Gildersleeve at 10 15, Jane Pickens at 10 20, and Dance Orchestra at 11 00 with news and variety segments. Sports and commentary fill the afternoon followed by Talent Scout and Barlow Concerts with TV Brodie and evening news.
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Abe
Gildersleeve
Jane Pickens
Abe Og
Ib Minemebe
Ombe-West
Abess
Daly
Ike Besten Symptony
Ate
Barlow
Abe Sso TV
Broadie
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Dr. Jordan
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Ratert Deane
Ameren Ech
Folliaenee
Lynch
Meer
Herr Siegfried Meer
Reginald Dibble
Liegfield Meer
Dibble
Viggo
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Athens
Charleston
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