Apathy as a Defense in College Youth and Global Politics
The piece argues college students differ from European youth in political fervor, noting American apathy can protect liberties while warning against dangerous zeal. It contrasts German, Polish student actions with American noncooperation, then shifts to U.S. political forecasts, mentioning Supreme Court plans and party dynamics ahead of elections.
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John Harvard
Spain
Poland
America
Chicken Dinner Day shines in Springfield
Springfield IL celebrated Chicken Dinner Day by official proclamation to honor its chicken industry. The piece notes national bird analogies, laments celebration gaps for the chicken hero, and jokes about a future solution as the city ponders a yearly observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois
Speeding Adjournment and Reorganization Push
The executive and party leaders agree to move independent commissions and agencies to the Seventy-sixth Congress in January. After completing the wages and hours bill in conference, the general program will be disposed of with no holdover legislation in an election year.
Etiquette Codes for Boys Turned to Grads in Street Behavior
A humorous piece argues for a new graduate etiquette code mirroring a dean of women’s college guide. It prescribes introductions presenting self restraint, dress like prudent investment in spats, polite table manners, hat removal, purposeful street walking, and respectful attitude toward women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Smith
Knowledge vs Wisdom in Education Says Lafayette President
Dr. William Mather Lewis of Lafayette College argues that education is failing to translate knowledge into wisdom. He defines wisdom as knowledge digested by thought and based on experience, criticizing schools for emphasis on memorization over intelligent thinking. He notes administrators are beginning to stress wisdom as the true academic barometer and foresees greater influence from U S educational institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mather Lewis
Lafayette College
Lewis
America
Lewin’s Groups Study on Autocracy Anarchy and Freedom
A historical note recalls Dr. Kurt Lewin’s child psychology experiment where school groups formed miniature governments. He observed social tension in autocracy arising from limited freedom and in anarchy from weak long range planning.
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Kurt Lewin
Bread and Carcuses Senate endorse four billion relief act
Editorial laments Senate vote on relief policy and an amended pledge limiting political activity by relief officials. It decries the weak penalty for violations and accuses lawmakers of rewarding patronage, calling the span of Bread and circuses a shameless cynicism. References Joshua 1:5 for moral contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate of
United States
Washington
Alaska Education System Under Two Public School Setups
The Haskin Letter outlines Alaska as the only U S area with two publicly supported school systems, one federal for natives and one territorial for whites. It details enrollment, funding, and admin structures, with native and white populations, mission schools, and the role of teachers as health aides and community leaders in remote villages.
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Washington, D. C
Alaska
United States
Ruveta
Sista
Territorial Treasury
Presbyterian Board of Missions
Natonal Education Association
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Gregory Shelikof
St. Paul
Kodiak
Kodak Island
North Pacific Ocean
Russian American Fur Company
Russia
Origi
Nally
Missionary Societies of Ithé
Memoir of quotes and legal notes from varied figures
Compiled lines reference Jascha Heifetz on fair trade in music, a Memphis youth Guy Bates on a first trip to New York, and Mrs Effie Warnock of Pittsburgh describing her seventh marriage and divorce suit, reflecting sensational snippets.
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Jascha Heifetz
Boplh
Guy Bates
Memphis
Tennop
New York
Effie Warnock
Pittsburgh
I Sometimes Think by Isabel Paterson Continues on Page 1
The piece discusses reactions to remarks attributed to Roosevelt and General Johnson, arguing such language risks constitutional trust and dignity. It notes dictators rise on ruin, criticizes beliefs in prosperity through politics, and urges restraint in officeholders when addressing opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roosevelt
General Johanson
Johnson
Wen
Johoson
Roosevelt
General Johnson
Carter Glasa
Coprrisht
New York
Tribuns
Tae
Advances in Tuberculosis Control Across Generations
The disease now less common than in two prior generations continues to affect all ages. Progress includes germ study and chemical breakdown, improved X ray chest examinations for early diagnosis, and new tests showing body reaction to infection. Herd testing and cattle protection reduce bovine tuberculosis. incidences in states and DC now about one half of one percent. Tuberculosis is communicable and requires preventive treatment to reduce spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Columbia
Answers to Questions from the Independent Information Bureau
A reader queries topics from Washington to water supply in Bermuda and the smallest republic. Answers cover inaugural balls, women mail carriers, Bermuda rainfall water, San Marino size, farm to city migrations, George Bernard Shaw quotes, Little Jack Little height, Gettysburg anniversary, Ms title meaning, 1810 Hudson incident, and first dining car in 1868.
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George Washington
Martha Washington
New York
James Duan
Washington
Pater VanBrugh Livingston
Homer Marwell
United States
Bermuda
San Marino
Italy
George Bernard Bhaw
Taberty
W. A
Academy of Political Science
Metropolitan Opera House
Shaw
New York Harbor
Liberty
Little Jack Little
Jack Little
Gettysburg
New Hampshire
Hudson River
U. 8
Chevalier
U. S. Navy
Chicago and Alton
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Kelog Paig
A. Camp
Asociated Press
Associated Press
Bewa
Gavanto Neers Adc
Epessene
Ballaba
Supreme Court
Arthurdale
The
San Francisco News
Joshua
McCutcheon
Uce
Roy L. Smith
M. E. Church
Los Angeles
Haskin
Frederic J. Haskin
Isabel Paterson
DR. Morris Fishbein
Journal of the American Medical Sociation
Fria
Helena
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