British Views Shift on Americans Across Centuries
AP News writer reviews changing British attitudes from Trollope’s early 19th century distrust to 20th century praise. It traces Dickens, Brogan, Hall, Trollope, and Bryce, noting how writers’ depictions of Americans evolved from caricature to nuanced appreciation of Midwestern hospitality and American character.
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Midwest
University of Chicago Press
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Chicago
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America
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St. Louis
Pickwick Papers
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New England
Denis Brogan
United States
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Degree Given Woman After Long Delay
Mrs. G. C. Mangum finally received a diploma from Brenau College in Gainesville after a life of early schooling, interruptions, and study at Furman University the Baptist Theological Seminary and the University of Georgia. Her daughter and grandson were present in the audience as she accepted the long sought credential.
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G. C. Mangum
Greenville
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Furman University
South Carolina
Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville
University of Georgia
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Ohio State Dean Clears Dormitory Night Kissing
Dean of Women Christina Conaway says there is no regulation against a coed kissing her boyfriend good night in a dorm lobby. A student’s letter claimed a house mother frowned on the practice, but the dean dismissed the complaint as unfounded.
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Columbus, CO
Ohio State University
Christine
Conaway
Tax jury pool questions O Malley contact
Federal Judge John W. Delehant questioned jurors in a tax case in Omaha about any personal ties to Collector George W. O Malley. Jurors smiled and said they had no such acquaintance.
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Omaha
Neb
Internal Revenue
George W. O'Malley
John W. Delehant
Prowler Threat Prompts Strong Talk At Omaha Home
In Omaha a woman reported a prowler tried to enter her house and may return. Chief Deputy Hugh Cutler warned of danger and offered help, but she asked if shooting would deter him. He replied that breaking in would justify self defense.
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Omaha
Nebr
Hugh Cutler
Cutler
Pacific Housing Plan Moves in Southwest Pacific
In Sydney Australia Port Moresby becomes a focus of a new building program by the Ministry of External Territories. A model native village costing 385000 is planned as the first in a series to be built there. Skunks restricted to the United States and Mexico. Providence Rhode Island reports 49 men passing a civil service exam for motor vehicle operator roles.
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Sydney
Australia
Port Moresby
New Guinea
MacArthur
Southwest Pacific
Ministry of External Territories
Illinois University reports record enrollment rise
Champaign Illinois officials announce the University of Illinois has reached a record enrollment of 15 817 students signaling strong demand for higher education in the state capital. The figure marks the largest student body reported by the university to date and underscores expanded campus activity.
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Champaign, Ill
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