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Indiana Evening Gazette in Indiana, Pennsylvania

07 Jun 1948

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Indiana Evening Gazette

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1948

Page

3

Literacy Crisis Spurs Ed Bill Fight In Congress

Drew Pearson notes ten million American adults cannot read or write amid battles over an education aid bill. He cites Speaker Martin and Majority Leader Alleck blocking discharge petitions, while Rep. Don Wheeler struggles to rallySupport. The piece contrasts illiteracy with wartime needs and lauds private citizens and groups aiding Europe through broadcasting and letters, despite minimal support from the State Department.

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Beret Congress Georgia Don Wheeler iSducation and Labor Committee GOP Joel Martin Charlie Alleck Republiicans North Daykota Bill Lemke Sam ‘S Rayburn Texas Virginia Russia i United States Russia South New York Pennsylvania Illinois Louisiana House Senate America State Department Congress Voice of America National Broadcasting Company NBC Elmer Davis Davis Office of Information General Foods General Motors Europe United Nations Council of Philadelphia Clair Me.Collough WGAL Lancaster Paul Bartless KFRK Fresno Calif B. T. Whitmire WFRC Greenville S. C USA World Wide Broadcasting Foundation Richmond Professional Institute Isabella Greenway King Arizona Generoso Pope Italy Allis Chalmers In- Scripll Watches Harman, Bulova Hellros Watches Endicott-Johnson Iaft Wingson Lee Halsger Jewelry Co Austin Pex Martin Gruenbern Seattle Musskogee, Ohli Broadcasting Co
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Indiana Evening Gayed Establishment Began In 1800

Eadmann Printing and Publishing, located at No 849 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, is identified as a historic publisher in the era marker. The imprint notes an early 19th century founding date, reflecting a prior regional print industry.

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Eadmann Printing & Pubishing Philadelphia Street Publishers Indiana
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Boxing Boss Lou and the rough edge of the sport

The profile portrays Lou, a boxing gym owner, detailing his tough approach to fighters, integrity battles, and disillusionment with modern training. It contrasts old and new eras, notes his ban on weapons in the gym, and recalls a memory of a dramatic confrontation at a Senate event.

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Shark Lou
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Porcupine anteater of Australia a curious mix

Uncle Ray explains the porcupine anteater or echidna as a mammal that lays eggs, has fur and spines, a bird like bill, and a pouch for the young. It digs for ants and termites with bone claws, weighs about 20 pounds full grown, and can be kept in zoos. The piece notes a London Zoo specimen lived 30 years, and teases tomorrow's aardvark feature plus a free leaflet on Five South American Republics.

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Australia Tasmania London Zoo
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Stillman's Gym Sweat Shop Narrows The Open Pore

Hal Boyle profiles Lou Stillman, longtime operator of Stillman’s Gym in New York, a famed indoor boxing spa and informal exchange where champions train and bouts are arranged. He describes the busy, crowded scene, the 31-year operation, and fees for lockers and rooms while noting the evolving state of boxing training and Stillman’s dual role as promoter and observer.

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Hal Boyle New York Lou Stillman America Lou Elizabeth Arden Stillman's Gym Fishc Stock Exchange Stillman Dempsey Joe Louis Tiiman Lon Q
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Shavers Shown Less Efficient In Cold Weather

In cold weather razors reportedly perform poorly and require strop work. A tip suggests clipping the blade first in boiling water to speed up the strop and improve cutting efficiency.

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Plan for $250,000 Wilson College alumnae center

CHAMBERSBURG Pa June 7 Plans for construction of a $250000 student alumnae center on the campus of Wilson College were announced last week President Paul Swain Havens told graduates and former students at Alumnae Day The center to be started this fall will include an experiential theater art gallery game rooms and offices.

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Chambersburg Wilson College Paul Swain Havens Havens
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