Young voters and the call for self government philosophy
The piece critiques low political engagement among 21 to 29 year olds, noting weak registration and turnout. Lt. Gov. Warren Knowles urges ground rules for self government, outlining five guiding beliefs including servant government, free competition, adaptation to change, equality before law, and freedom of worship. The writer urges all citizens to register and vote.
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Kenosha
Ripon
Warren Knowles
Knowles
United States
Draft boards prepared for second SS registration day
Seventeen decades ago Kenosha draft headquarters in the U S National Bank building ready for the second registration day under the selective service act. City council adjourned session approved tavern license applications for the new fiscal year starting July 1, bringing the total licensed bars to 166 in the city. John DiCello named Kenosha county register of deeds to succeed the late John Schmitt. A son was born to Dr and Mrs Leonard Raven.
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Kenosha
U. S. National Bank
John DiCello
54Th St
Kenosha County
Pure Water for Thirsty Fellahs in Egypt
A vivid account contrasts pre 1952 conditions under King Farouk with post 1952 progress led by Nasser. It notes widespread illiteracy, poverty, and disease among 14 million rural Egyptians, then details the National Potable Water Program aiming to deliver safe water to 2,500 villages and 1,400 larger villages by 1959 at about 100 million dollars, plus sanitation measures and the drop in cholera cases observed in Fayoum Province where safe water existed.
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Cairo
Egypt
Farouk
Nasser
Fayoum
Truman Fascinates London as Davy Crockett Figure
England fixates on Harry S Truman praised and criticized in equal measure. Oxford professor Arthur L. Goodhart, dubbed America’s other ambassador, extols Truman’s pioneer virtues while noting Anglo American contrasts.
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London
Britain
Harry S Truman
Nero
Genghis Khan
Davy Crockett
Oxford
Truman
Hiroshima
Mr. Truman
Arthur L. Goodhart
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Sir Arthur
Goodhart
Dorchester Hotel
Fessor
Harry Truman
America
Court of St. James
Doctor Answers on Polio Vaccine and Health Questions
Dr Edwin P Jordan answers reader questions on polio types vaccine immunity and multiple infections. He notes adults and children may contact more than one polio type and tests may guide vaccination decisions. The column covers ulcers hiccups carotid sinus syndrome and related health concerns with practical guidance.
The Lhasa Apso Dog With Impressive Coat
A shaggy Lhasa Apso, a rare Tibetan terrier about 10 inches tall, sports more hair per square inch than any other U S dog and nearly covers a St Bernard with its luxurious coat.
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United States
Not Guilty Vote by Ross Decides Johnson Impeachment
The pivotal vote to acquit President Andrew Johnson came from Senator Edmund G. Ross of Kansas. His not guilty decision prevented removal and shaped the impeachment outcome during the Senate trial.
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Andrew Johnson
Edmund Gibson Ross
Kansas
McLemore Has Trouble Getting Algiers Visa
A writer recounts failed attempts to secure entry to Algiers via the French Consulate. Delays involve language barriers and a roundabout cable system, with help from TWA and an American contact in Algiers leading to a tentative debarkation authorization. The journey may route through Tunis, Rome, Athens, and Cairo aboard a TWA flight.
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Algiers
France
Parlez-Vous
Milltowns
TWA
Carmen Galan
Bob Berle
Tunis
Rome
Athens
Cairo
McNaught Syndicate, Incorporated
Climbing goby climbs trees to feed on ants in Africa
The goby, a froglike African fish, ascends trees to feed on wood ants. Often a single goby climbs while others wait below to catch dislodged victims.
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Africa
We the Women Complaint Rarely Forces Approval From a Man
Ruth Millett argues wives gain respect not through complaint but by a positive attitude to homemaking. A wife who greets her husband with pride in her day’s work earns admiration, while constant self pity seldom elicits praise or appreciation.
Moths Arrive When Yucca Plants Bloom
In the Nature scrapbook item, yucca moths are described as pollen providers for Joshua trees and other yuccas. Moths arrive before or as flowers open, lay eggs after collecting pollen, and larvae eat seeds. yet many seeds survive, keeping the plants from dying out.
Mind and Love Across Work and Life Concepts
The excerpt cites psychologist Wendell White on balancing intellect and passion in love and work. Dorothy W. Otten advises job exam prep and stress relief. It notes life problems require compromise rather than binary right or wrong, and mentions an outdoor music center for 250000 people to be built at Melbourne beside the River Yarra.
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Goodhart
Lehman Banking Family
New York
U. S
Herbert Lehman
Yale University
New York City
Queen’s Counsel
Judah P. Benjamin
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Lincoln’s Inn
Britain
Wendell White
Dorothy W. Otten
Melbourne
Australia
Yarra
Public quotes from Eisenhower Tito Truman and Scheele
Eisenhower urges daily happiness and fun while condemning wickedness. Tito calls Yugoslavia to unite with the Soviet Union against socialism. Truman says he is done running for office after 30 years in public life. Scheele, U S surgeon general, confirms a polio vaccine passes strict safety and efficacy tests.
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Yugoslavia
Marshal Tito
Moscow
Leonard Scheele
U. S
Barbs on life joy and habits from old ties to sleep facts
A quip filled note cites a wife making a quilt from her late husband’s ties. A doctor says babies need more sleep than adults. A philosopher backs an hour daily meditation after children sleep. A remark warns against doing just enough. U.S. meat production in 1955 tops 26 billion pounds.
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Ohio
U. S
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