Various Short Items and Notes from Newspaper Clippings
A jumble of brief items includes a wax wrapper ad reach in Utah papers, coffee per cup efficiency rising prices affecting households and Latin American growers, a Newton Kansas church notice of sacred songs, and notes on executioner Robert G. Elliott who opposed capital punishment. Also quips on family dinners, Queen Elizabeth’s voice, a Pittsburgh car dealer offer, space and Buck Rogers humor, and shopper behavior shifting away from carriage trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Kan
Robert G. Elliott
New York
Massachusetts
Phyllis
Queen Elizabeth
U. S
Pittsburgh
Drastic measures lead to jail time for arson attempt
Magistrate Edward Moore found John Lee aged 68 guilty of moving a blocked doorway and attempting to set a fellow roomer's car on fire. Lee was sentenced to 15 days in jail. He also tried to attack the vehicle with an ax. The incident occurred on the Michigan State University campus. The car had traveled 500,000 miles and was donated to the school by the Chesapeake and Ohio rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Edward Moore
John Lee
Lee
Michigan State University
Chesapeake and Ohio Rail
One Man’s Fear of the Camera Through Life
HAL BOYLE reflects on how attitudes toward being photographed differ by gender and age. Men often fear looking ridiculous, preferring photos to remain unflattering, while women generally embrace the process. The piece traces reactions from youth to old age and notes changing self perception over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Boyle
New York
Ces
Also Mentioned on This Page
Utah
One Baking
Odgen Standard Examiner
Provo Herald
Logan Herald
Buck Rogers
Buck
Penn Sten
Jimmy Hatle
West Washington St
Trailways
High Point
ST. Petersburg
Memphis
NEW York Express
Wilmingto
Shi
Union Bus Terminal
Lindsay Street
Estly
Joan Barrymore
Barrymore
Office Equipment CO
S. Main ST
Glamour Star
W. Broad Street
N. C
Phillips 66
Phillips
Phillips Petroleum Company
Phillies
Siceloff Oil Company
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