The Thing Has Done It Again in the Pressroom
A veteran country editor details how his old linotype, nicknamed The Thing, mutinies with perfect wording that misprints names and lines, spawns double entendres, harms advertisers, and even targets neighbors, while readers relish the weekly calamities and the editor plots stubborn exorcism by goats or stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Worthy
New York Times
Hte
Cchief
Bible Study Society
Rev. D
Bessie
Sam S
Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club
Hill
Hull
Louise
Lousie
Luise
Ham
Ethel
the Tribune
Supreme Court
Congo mustn't go way of Czechoslovakia
The Congo's coalition moves under Gizenga raise fears of a Soviet style takeover. The process shows parliament coerced to session, seizure of university property, and a pattern resembling Czechoslovakia with Gizenga seeking interior and police control. Western powers and the UN are urged to watch closely to prevent a communist takeover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congo
Czechoslovakia
Antoine Gizenga
Stanleyville
Leonardville
Moise Tshombe
Leopoldville
Lovanium University
Gizenga
Soviet
Russia
Patrice Lumumba
China
Ministry of the Interior
Ministry of Information
Ministry of Interior
United Nations
Gottwald
Christianity's Ivory Tower Challenge to Jesus Ethics
Nebraska Governor Frank Morrison urged moving Jesus from ecclesiasticism to daily life, arguing Christianity’s history shows both civilization and cruelty. He pressed believers to love God and neighbor beyond religion, color, and nationality, noting the century’s wars waged by professed Christians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Morrison
Nebraska
Nebraska Council of Churches
Lincoln
James Reston
New York Times
Morrison
Jesus
Prince of Peace
The 85 and Over Population Surges in U.S. Aging
The 1960 census reveals Americans aged 85 plus rose 920 percent since 1920 from 91,000 to 929,000, a 61 percent gain from 1950 to 1960. They now account for 5.6 percent of all people over 65, prompting reflections on a president half their age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Unclear names and roles listed in newspaper staff block
The fragment shows multiple names such as D A Rawley Mrs R B Terry Holt McPherson Joe Brown W Patterson and roles like President Secretary-Treasurer Editor Managing Editor Advertising Director Business Manager Chronicle Manager, but lacks context or complete sentences for a proper notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Rawley
R. B. Terry
Holt McPherson
Joe Brown
W. Patterson
W. Lokar
Charles
Loflin
Pees
Vee
Chowlalion
Unemployment Sunday Sermon on Idle Minds and Action
A sermon denounces mass unemployment of minds and the idle state of citizens. It contrasts unused intellect with political apathy, urges church members to engage in civic and spiritual work, and laments billions in church funds un donated due to idle tithes. The speaker cites examples of active service versus complacent life and calls for using gifts for God's kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Labor
Red Cross
Webs of fall webworm threaten trees citywide
Dr George H Hobart warns that large gray webs created by fall webworms cover leaves on trees and bushes in town and country. He urges immediate action using hand removal on small trees DDT dust or spray on larger trees and encouraging birds to curb the pest, noting parks and woodlands face wholesale damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Hobart
E. Farriss Ave
Hobart
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Linotype Company
New York
Klement Gottwald
Interior
Moscow
High Point Enterprise
THE
High Pain Enterprise, Inc
North Main Street
High Point
N. C
Associated Press
Sma
N.C
AP News
Tham Pendent
High Point Enterprise, Inc
Focal
Carrie Ward-Griffith Company
National Advertising Representati
Matthew
Harpers
Atlantic
Republic
America
Robert Marks
Agriculture Extension Service
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