Birchal proves age not a limit for journalism
Frederick T. Birchal of The New York Times, 68, won the Pulitzer for journalism in 1983. Once an editor, he returned to reporting in Europe at 65 and proved age is no barrier to quality work. He believes a strong brain and hard work keep skills sharp, with life defined by effort and imagination.
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Frederick T. Birchal
New York Times
Fred Bircha
The
Times
Europe
Edigon
Brain Still Sharp With Use, Edison Meant to Work
The fragment notes that the brain doesn't wear out and grows with use, mentioning a question posed to Thomas A Edison shortly before his death. The text implies a reflection on mental vitality and lifelong learning attributed to Edison.
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Thomas A, Edison
Youth and Ambition in a Changing World
The essay discusses how youth views events as pivotal and novel, from wars to economic hardship, and contrasts youthful certainty with adult hindsight. It notes the proverb that “A man's a foe till he's forty,” and argues that youthful dreams drive effort and progress despite likely failure.
Jobs Waiting For Graduates In Oil Field Startups
A writer argues there are still plentiful jobs for capable graduates and cites a vice president of a major oil company who says he cannot recruit enough ambitious young men to staff filling stations. He urges colleges to direct graduates toward opportunities in the oil business.
Two Views on Life From Suburban Housewives
A Life column contrasts two young married women in the same suburb. One is described as the happiest person the author knows, the other a college graduate whose husband earns about 100 dollars weekly as an electrical engineer. They are paying for their home and raising two children without a servant, managing on the family finances.
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Fids
Iowa adopts eleven emergency crops for drought areas
A conference of county agents and Iowa State College faculty named eleven emergency crops suited to local drought and chinch bug conditions. The list includes soybeans sorghum Sudan grass rape millet sunflowers buckwheat winter rye corn alfalfa clover and lespedeza with notes on planting times seed supplies and forage value.
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Iowa State College Agricultural Faculty
Virginia
Wison
Chinch Bug
Japan
St. Louis
Towa
AAA
Tribune notes births in February 1984 records
A brief entry from The Tribune records a birth occurred in February 1984 with notices for circulation outside the county at $1.25 per year and official county city and school papers mailed from the post office in Moulton.
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Tribune
Moulton
Town
Fire prevention and political judgment in Des Moines
A editorial piece argues fire prevention saves money by reducing indirect losses like unemployment and tax shifts. It criticizes partisan rhetoric around the NRA AAA and mocks political partisans who cannot accept defeat, urging civility and restraint in criticism. Governor Herring is mentioned as a possible reference point.
Carpenter Or King
WR. BARKLEY weighs religion philosophy and life after death. The piece argues Jesus offers future life and judgment, contrasting with other faiths and science. It envisions resurrection, mercy, and eternal sorrow for the wicked, urging belief in Christ as the sole answer.
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Carpenter Or King
WR. Barkley
Rmemory
Jesus
Kraschen Salts Claim Dramatic Fat Loss
Mrs. Carl Wilson reports using Kraschen Salts for three months to lose 45 pounds and reduce bust and hips by six inches. The ad cites a half teaspoon daily in hot water, stating one bottle lasts four weeks and claims safe weight reduction.
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Carl Wilson
Man Wanted for Rawleigh Route in Freeport IL
Man wanted for Rawleigh route serving 800 families. Write immediately to Rawleigh Co. Dept IA-112-SA, Freeport, Illinois.
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Rawleigh
Rawleigh Co
Dept
Freeport
Rainbow 4-H Meeting Chooses Ames Delegate
Rainbow 4-H Cub met at Miss Josephine Siler's home on June Tth with nine members, the leader, and three visitors. They elected June Young as their delegate to the 4-H convention at Ames and planned Rally Day for June 21 at Centerville. Refreshments were served. next meeting at leader Georgia Linden's home on June 12.
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Josephine
Siler
Ames
June Young
Centerville
Georgia Linden
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