Crowded Roadways May Bring About Community Redesign
University Park Penn State civil engineering professor Calvin G. Reen says traffic growth will push communities toward redesignes of setbacks street widths and intersections. He notes demand for off street parking will rise to relieve street storage and that even with highway improvements optimum speeds may stay capped around 35 mph as traffic volume grows.
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University Park
Calvin G. Reen
Pennsylvania State University
Reen
Withal
Penn State
New Drug May Control Epilepsy
CHICAGO physicians report acetrolamide known as Diamox reduced seizures by 90 to 99 percent in 12 patients and 34 of 126 showed near total control. Epilepsy is described as sudden brain function disturbance with varying loss of consciousness and possible hereditary or acquired causes.
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Chicago
Boston
California Grizzly Legend Revived in Folklore
The California grizzly, once dominant, was driven to near extinction by farming and towns, with the last likely seen in the early 1920s. A famed bear named Old Clubfoot appears in widespread legend, reportedly killed multiple times, with one humorous tale claiming it died by chloroform in a country doctor's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Davis
Calif
It's Still a Man's World in Business
UCLA business education chair Dr. Samuel J. Wanous says gender disparity in offices is the top morale issue. He notes men smoke at desks, take private offices, and receive expense-paid trips and personal phone use while women are barred from many of these perquisites.
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Los Angeles
America
Samuel J. Wanous
Business Education Department
U.C.L.A
Father and Son Take Algebra Class at Marietta College
In Marietta Ohio a father Gordon W Strain and his son Joe 17 attend an algebra class together. Joe a high school senior aims for a pre engineering track while his father who traveled 21 years into the past to join the class seeks to learn a subject he has never studied.
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Marietta
Ohio
Marietta College
Pop
Gordon W. Strain
Parkersburg
W. Va
Joe
Nursing scholarships offered for Illinois students
The 69th General Assembly and Governor Stratton approved a program providing about 200 nursing school scholarships for fall 1956. Grants cover tuition, fees, books, uniforms, and a monthly stipend up to 50 dollars for third year students. Eligibility includes US citizenship, Illinois residence, and admission to one of 72 approved Illinois nursing schools. Scholars commit to full salary staff nurse service in Public Welfare Hospitals for each year of study. Apply via Marshall Farm Bureau office. Also notes July 20 soil bank signup deadlines and payment calculations based on reserve yields and expected prices.
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General Assembly
William G. S Stratton
Illinois Department of Public Welfare
United States
Illinois
Ilinois
Department of Public Welfare
Marshall Farm Bureau Office
Agricultural Stabilization On Conservation Office
Post Office Costs Debate Stimulates Public Interest
A Chickasha Star letter argues against costly talking stamp vending machines and defends the postal service noting its crucial role and the need for reasonable funding. It compares postal support to military subsidies and stresses prompt delivery as vital to modern life.
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Boys In Blue
Chickasha
Government buys, private profits and public duty clash
In a discussion on government business ventures the author notes the push by the US Chamber of Commerce against federal involvement while acknowledging cases where procurement officers proved the government could save money by running operations itself. Unconscionable profits are cited in renegotiation debates.
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United States Chamber of Commerce and Business Trade
Uncle Sam
Postal Service
Navy
Congress
Renegotiation board cuts profits on 1952 government contracts
The Renegotiation Board reviewed numerous contracts from 1952 detailing claimed profits and reductions. It adjusted profits on screw machine and aircraft contracts, with refunds totaling millions in 1955 and appeals moving to the U.S. Tax Courts though few trials have occurred.
Marshall Methodist Circuit Weekly Church Notes
Rev Delmar Redman serves the Marshall circuit with church schools in Brick Snyder and Darwin. Services include morning worship at 10 30 and 9 30 in Snyder and Darwin respectively, with prayer meetings midweek and a Sunday baptism in Darwin at 2 00. The Harrisburg Evangelaires will sing at Snyder on Sunday July 29 at 7 30.
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Brick
Roy Dickerson
Snyder
Church
Fairy Blockinger
Evangeiaires Quartet of
Harrisburg
Snyder Church
Cs.t. Darwin
Berton Heleine
Darwin
West Union
Gene Hammond
Women fall short but near equality looms in time
The remark notes women rarely achieve all they seek yet credit men’s resources with narrowing the gap. It argues most men lack basic understanding of women’s needs, claiming the struggle continues as progress appears within reach.
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Mister
Nour
Robert
Bob) Hollenslee
Marshall Herald
Chickasha Star
Oklahoma
Post Office Department
Washington
Postal Department
Army
Lincoln Times
Lincolnton
Works
Hewitt Sales & Service
Michigan
Marshall, Hl
Burt Candler
Poplar Street
Marshall
Singer
Oliver
Harve Nightlinger
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