Northern Illinois University’s evolution and growth timeline
The article traces NIU's 1899 start as a teacher education program through multiple name changes to Northern Illinois University in 1957. It lists degree expansions from Bachelor of Education to Master of Science in Education and six year programs, four colleges, and a 350 acre DeKalb campus 65 miles from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Illinois State Teachers College
Teachers College Board
Northern Illinois State College
Northern
Bly
Northern Ilinois University
College of Liberal Arts
College of Education
College of Fine and Applied Arts
DeKalb
Ilinois
Chicago
Northern Illinois University
Radiation Fallout Report From Bikini Tests On Rongelap Island
In a committee review a long term medical study of eight years details radiation effects from the Bikini nuclear test in March 1954. Wind carried fallout to Rongelap where 82 residents faced significant exposure. five died from non fallout causes and 18 not present at detonation also suffered exposure. Evacuated to Kwajalein Naval Base two days after, they spent three months for examination and care as Rongelap remained highly contaminated.
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Rongelap
Marshall Group
Trust Territory
Navy
Kwajalein Naval Base
Rongelap evacuation and post fallout health review outcome
The Rongelapese were moved to Bjit Island in Majuro Atoll and later back to Rongelap after safety was confirmed. Fallout-related effects included nausea itching temporary skin burns hair loss and mood changes with counts now near normal. No leukemia or radiation illness evident though long term effects uncertain. Compensation plans noted alongside ongoing care. Nearby farms highlighted including Lee Teague's strawberry patch with Le Roy Teague patented berries bearing June to frost.
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Kwajalein
Atomic Energy Commission
Bjit Island
Majuro Atoll
Harrison County
Lee Teague
Logan
U. S
Sisters Reunite After 60 Years Apart From Vermont
Mrs Jennibelle Clay of Con rad and her sister Mrs Lillian Ashcraft of East Ty gate Vermont are again together after a separation of more than six decades. The sisters had only known each other through photographs until this reunion.
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Jennibelle Clay
Conrad
Lillian Ashcraft
East Tygate
Vermont
Dairy month notes and media memories in June column
In a reflective piece the author rants about a hot June and Dairy Month, recalls cottage cheese versus milk, comments on minute cigarette ads and the fake crowd, and questions Khrushchev's Berlin remarks. The column mourns Roy’s departure from the Tribune, praises his garden and tulips, and wishes him well in Moulton.
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Khrushchev
Russia
Berlin
United States
U. S
Roy
the Tribune
Moulton
Elmer Wood
FOR AND ABOUT TEENAGERS On Parents And Boyfriend Advice
In the weekly column a thirteen year old asks if she should date a boy her parents dislike. The reply: combine personal approval with parental trust, and avoid actions that could harm the family’s good name. The piece urges teens to seek “official stamp of approval.”
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National
Frankfort
New Doctor Offers Cure for Farmers Low Prices Plague
A reader sent a story urging farmers to switch doctors to National Farmers Organization based in Corning Iowa. It frames low prices as a disease and promotes the new specialist and its farmer staff as permanent cure. The note mentions a June 13 Meat Bargaining Committee meeting in Otumwa and anIce cream meeting at City Park with Ralph Laberten and Neal Wagner speaking.
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Cook Saar
Washington, D.C
Midwest
Farmer
National Farmers Organization
Corning
Iowa
Ralph Laberten
Neal Wagner
Local Club Meeting Showcased Europe Trip Reflections
Mrs Ralph Laberten introduced Dr E A Larsen who spoke on his Europe trip and contrasts with local situations. Mrs Richard Ogden led the refreshment committee with homemade ice cream and cake. Meeting adjourned and thanks given to helpers. Write to Mrs Victor Zintz Route 2 Centerville Iowa for the column. See you next week.
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Ralph Laberten
E. A. Larsen
Larsen
Europe
Richard Ogden
NFC
Victor Zintz
Centerville
Iowa
County NFO Leaders To Meet In Ames
Iowa State University in Ames hosts a one day NFO training school on Saturday June 30 for county presidents publicity and public relations chairmen. Attendees from Appanoose include Mrs Victor Zintz Centerville Mrs Ralph Labertew Udell and Ralph Laberten with morning sessions by Carl Hamilton ISU Journalism head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa National Farmers Organization
NFO
Iowa State University
Ames
Iowa
Ralph Laberten
Udell
Appanoose County
Victor Zintz
Centerville
Ralph Labertew
Laberten
Carl Hamilton
Leaders to Discuss Publicity Training by NFO Group
This Field of Publicity will be presented by Dr. George Beal of Iowa State University in a session on Promoting Good Public Relations. Leaders divide into discussion groups led by W. W. Swaim Dale M. Cochran Virgil Miller and Lloyd Fairbanks. Earl Riediger of Hinton will chair the meeting as part of an early NFO training school for county leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Beal
Iowa State University
W. W
Butch” Swaim
Dale M. Cochran
Virgil Miller
Lloyd Fairbanks
NFO
Earl Riediger
Hinton
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Pacific
Bikini
John Kyl
Chamber of Commerce
C. D. Smith
Peald
Prescription
Animal Health
South End Drug
Centerville, Iowa
Jim Irelan
Hart Shaffner & Marx
Century Suits
Fry
Mobil Gas
Call
Haynes Ave
Watson
5Th
van Buren
Enterville
Moulton Furniture
Elliott
East State
Reddy
Southern Utilities Company
Optometrist
Dr L. den Hartog
Thur. P.m
N. Main Street
VerBaere
Albia
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