Spellings of 1137 pupils stir editorial ire in Chicago
The piece attacks a Science Research Associates report by Dr. Donald H. Parker showing 1137 students in grades six to eight misspell many words. It mocks multilevel teaching, warns of a future where English falters, and calls for renewed emphasis on correct spelling and reading to preserve communication and civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loury Speling
Ayni Fung
Chicago
Science Research Associates, Inc
SRA
Donald H. Parker
Parker
Corry adopts daylight saving as war crisis looms
Amid heavy mortars and bombs, Corry prepares for possible Japanese assault with roving sentinels and a daylight saving time shift set for 2 AM tomorrow. Mayor Hepler appeals for civilian and business cooperation in wartime measures, while defense bond payrolls see 60 percent of local employers participating. A Traction Building fire at Ritz Restaurant prompts LA A cagers victory over Salamanca by 48 to 28. Patrolman Cullen responds to disturbance at East Main pool room, arrest following abusive patron behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Pratik B. Hepler
John Cullen
Love
East Main Street
Corry Journal Publisher and staff notice from 1900s era
Fragmented OCR of a Corry Journal masthead and classifieds showing publisher George R. Sampie general manager, advertising staff, address details, and pricing lines. The legible parts reference a daily paper except Sundays, office locations in New York, and subscription rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Journal
West South Street
Curry
Corny
Bening Journal
George R. Sampie
Fa ‘Atom
Alin
Ohn McCall
Foremani _G
Beraman
George Sokolsky Questions Humanity Guild Peace Plan
George Sokolsky dismisses a Humanity Guild, Inc. appeal as emotional manipulation. He argues disarmament must be real and verifiable, criticizes circulars urging donations, and asserts readiness to fund arms via taxes rather than support the group. He highlights US Soviet tension and UN failures, and questions the cost and motives of nonprofit fundraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaye
United States
United Nations
Soviet Russia
Kremlin
Humanity Guild, Inc
Bronston the Loneliest Builder of Empire Films
Jim Bishop profiles Samuel Bronston, a driven yet isolated figure in 1980s cinema. The piece traces his rise from a Russian Jewish immigrant background to Hollywood ambition, detailing his debt of about 20 million dollars, his preference for distributing films worldwide, and his belief that spectacle and cultural depth can coexist with strong storytelling. Bronston’s family history, early influences, and fearless risk appetite frame a portrait of a man chasing the next grand motion picture empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Bronston
Hollywood
Moron Pictures
Samuel Goldwyn
Sam Bronston
Market guessing is a full time job for many people
In Business Mirror New York AP notes that stock market forecasting is pervasive and risky. Experts predict while economists warn that markets fluctuate on fundamentals. Arizona banker Herbert Lergett lampoons overconfidence as Wall Street analyst Arthur Wiesenberger cautions that bull markets do not guarantee profits for all, with many stocks dropping sharply from 1960-61 highs and even more unlisted OTC casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Phoenix
Ariz
Valley National Bank
Herbert A. Lergett
Arizona Banker
Wall Street
Arthur Wiesenberger
Wiesenberger
New York Stock Exchange
Anton
What Is The Law A Life Policy Beneficiary Question
A woman names her married daughter as beneficiary of a life policy. After the insured dies, relatives refuse to surrender the policy. The company knows the daughter is the beneficiary but won t pay without the policy. The daughter can apply for a lost policy. if refused, she can sue in local court to compel turnover. An attorney can advise on efficient steps.
Sam Bronston Builds Film Empire in Madrid
Eden and Holland portray Sam Bronston as a hard driving film producer who funds ventures by traveling between banks with his book. Based in Madrid he makes big Spanish financed spectacles at low cost using natural scenery. Wheelwright, his former LA reporter and VP, flags ambitious future productions in Madrid including Boxer Rebel Lion and then Fall of Rome and the French Revolution.
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Eden
Hollywood
Mr. Bronston
Madrid
Spain
Ireland
Philippines
Rome
Seek Hit Run Driver Involves 14 Year Old Girl
Meadville substation seeks hit and run driver who struck 14 year old Rose Marie Snyder as she stood with her parents near their car along a road south of Conneautville. The girl was treated for arm and chin injuries and discharged from Meadville City Hospital. The accident occurred about 9 PM Saturday when a southbound car left the highway, mounted the berm, struck the Snyder auto and struck the girl while her mother Mrs. Ruby Snyder was driving.
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Snenuvan
Meadville
Conneautville
Rose Marie Snyder
Meadville City Hospital
Rowl
Snyder Auto
Rose Marie
Ruby Snyder
Party divisions haunt Kennedy and Eisenhower era politics
James Marlow analyzes how both major parties portray unity while quietly dividing. He notes Kennedy’s clash with Democrats over urban affairs and Republicans’ internal splits over leadership. Rockefeller and others are cited amid blame games as observers discuss who could lead the GOP in 1964.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Kennedy
Kemicly
House Rules Committee
Eisenhower
Congress
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Department of Urban Affairs
Rockefeller
Democrate
Des Moines
Gen
Barry Coldwater
Arigona
Richard M. Nixon
California
Wieh
Woman Arrested For Tattooing Teens With Ink
Mrs. Catherine Petrucick, 32, of Johnstown is free on a $1,000 bond on a charge of tattooing teenagers with permanent India ink. Police Chief Charlen Griffith said the tattooing was done with a dam-wrapped straight pin.
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Aoraymass IV
Catherine Petrucick
Johnstown
Charlen Griffith
Petrucick
Girl 15 Divorces Husband 14 in Tennessee
MAVILLE Tenn Mrs Donald Lee Cripe 15 sued her 14 year old husband for divorce claiming he refused to assume husband and father duties They married last March 17 in Marshall NC with parental consent They have a seven week old son and she says he has threatened her and physically abused her and failed to support her
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Maville
Tenn
Donald Lee Cripe
Kner County
Marshall
N.C
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Mary
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Pat Greene
La.a
Salamanca
St. Edward's
Witgail Advertising
Kimbaling
Avenue
Miche More Building
Ghiewee
Ahd
Bonduel
Deuber
of Commerce
Feightman
Corie
Healy
Auveruine
Hunteatinn
E Tentey
Vrei Teualine
George Sokolsky
Earth
Fritz Kreisler
Fritz
Jim Bishop
Sim
Bronston
Mr. Bronston Sr
Bessarabia
Paris
Sam
Nickoliev
Russia
Bronston Sr
France
Italy
Southern California
Brohston
Sutton Place
East River
Jack London
Charmaine London
Ganfornia
Brynston
London
Martin
Harry Cohn
Columbia Pictures
Gedd
Colin
Lowhos Olny
Bub Tie Deodiwood
Business Mirror
Imr
Ralphi Wheelwright
Mr. Wheelwright
Los Angeles Examiner
Bure
Vina
Ernest Snyder
Marlow
James Marlow
Associated Press
Mj —_— Feaye
Russell Stover
Dres
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