Flint editor funds cultural college in Flint Michigan
Michael A. Gorman editor of the Flint Journal leads a $13 million college and cultural development in Flint with major gifts from Charles Stewart Mott GM figures and the Kudner Agency. The project adds a four year college linked to the University of Michigan a new library museums theater and planetarium with no admin costs in the campaign and a sizable anticipated interest boost.
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Flint, Mich
Ins
Flint
Merliss Brown
Minsk
Gorman
University of Michigan
Charles Stewart Mott
Mott
Matt
Century-old government spending and hotel rate tales
A historical note recalls a 19th century Washington scene with Senate secretary purchases from hardware paper to inkstands and erasers. It mentions Willard Hotel rate hikes to 1.50 a day and a river voyage aboard the vessel George Washington offered for Pilgrim landing celebrations.
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Washington
Llp
Congress
Senate
Secreta
Willard Hotel
George Washington
Man with stray cow seeks owner by payment for four months
In Washington a man with a stray cow advertised the animal came to his premises four months ago. The cow is described as pretty white and red with horns sawed away and ears cropped. The keeper demanded payment for four months of keep to prove ownership, and warned of steaks if the owner did not appear. The marine band also offered to play for worthy causes with any portion of reeds or brass.
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Joseph Frey
Marine Band
Bandung conference quotes stir Cold War debate
Rep Adam Clayton Powell Jr calls for a harsher stance while others praise US gains at Bandung. The dialogue includes references to Washington surrender to Communists and remarks on child protection amid Salk vaccine discussions.
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United States
Washington
State Department
Adam Clayton Powell, Jr
D-N.y
Pitcher Herb Score Hopes to Increase Velocity This Spring
Indians manager Al Lopez says Healthier Herb Score is throwing faster in spring workouts and expects more power from the pitcher. He notes confidence will drive better velocity as Score works to improve. Nicaragua is described in comparison to Michigan for size reference.
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Herb Score
al. Lopez
Indians
Plane lands on highway to refuel at service station
In Chatsworth Georgia an unnamed light plane made an emergency or casual landing on a highway near Walter Bayne's service station. The pilot rolled to the pumps to buy a tank of gas a soft drink and a package of Tete chewing gum before taking off again.
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Air Service
Chatsworth
Walter Bayne
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Mike Gorman
William S. Ballenger
Kudner Advertising Agency
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Mott Foundation
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Liam Clauncy Landon
Kentucky
Mr. L
Amos T. Jenkens
Rhode Island
Isaac D. Toll
Michigan
Bureau of Yards and Docks
General Motors
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Ford
Autronic
Stanley Reeder
Dick Reeder
Sixth Street SE
Dial
Miuile
Liggett & Myers Tobacco CO
Chesterfield
Atty
Born & Mrus Tossero Co
Free World
Syngman Rhee
ROK
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Leonard Scheele
Nicaragua
Mautz
Barney
1St Avenue
Goodyear
Trey Theorete
Mary Murphy
Armstrong Quality Basement
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