Mississippi thinker offers view in autobiography
The piece discusses Frank E. Smith’s autobio Congressman from Mississippi 1950 1962 his stance on civil rights and his claim that he opposed change to protect his job It contrasts with Mississippi racial discourse and cites Joseph W Bailey and a call for white Negro dialogue. It also notes Illinois ex governor Stratton income tax loophole and Fan Noli’s varied life ending with his death at 82.
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Cocoanuts and the New Mathematics Debate
A columnist recalls the older style math challenge about cocoanuts and the impossible puzzle posed to the “new mathematicians.” Readers’ varied solutions are cited, with the author admitting the problem cannot be solved, then pivots to present a simpler travel puzzle involving A and B, 100 miles apart, a fly moving between bicycles at 85 mph as they ride at 20 mph.
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Miss Hassel
Supreme Court limits employer right to close plant in unions case
The court ruled an employer may terminate a business for any reason but cannot close a division to deter unionization. It upheld that a temporary lockout during bargaining is lawful, while criticizing the broader power to shut down parts of a business amid labor disputes.
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Supreme Court of the United States
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National Labor Relations Board
Judy Garland Drops Out Of Harlow The Electronovision Plan
Judy Garland withdraws from portraying Jean Harlow's mother in the Electronovision project citing a commitment conflict. Industry insiders cite agent billing disputes and pro treatment issues as contributing factors. The column notes other showbiz updates including Vaughn Meader talks, Bobby Darin TV deal, and theater plans around Broadway and Carnegie Hall.
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Freddie Fields
Desilu Gower
Hollywood
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Vaughn Meader
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Attack on Hamilton child prompts parental warnings
A local column urges parents to teach children about stranger danger after a young Hamilton child was approached. It stresses clear rules about not accepting gifts or rides from strangers and keeps repeating warm warnings to protect kids.
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Hamilton
Supreme Court Upholds Employer Lockout Power
The ruling allows a company to shut down a plant after bargaining stalemate to apply economic pressure, while warning that temporary closures to smash unions are unfair. The decision covers shipyards of American Shipbuilding Co and contrasts with rulings on permanent plant closings and group union strikes.
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American Shipbuilding Co
Hair diameter and ancient monuments span centuries
The article notes average human hair diameter from .002 to .008 inches and states Egypt’s Great Pyramid and Sphinx have guarded the Nile for 45 centuries.
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Nile River
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