Hit the Books as College Applications Rise
A joint survey by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges shows 232 members reporting freshman applications 9.6 percent ahead of last year, with over a million already received and further growth expected. In-state admission standards have rose for about one in six, with more for out-of-state, while housing, classrooms, and faculty shortages push rejections despite scholarships and aid.
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American Association of State Colleges and Universities
National Association of State Universities and
Take the shackles off your mind by Jim Bishop
New York essay urges freeing thought and embracing change. It argues progress decouples from novelty, cites population growth, resources, and technology while warning against fear and complacency. The author underlines curiosity, responsibility, and care for humanity as essential. Dream a little.
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Jim Bishop
New York
Rome
Christopher Columbus
Adlai Stevenson
Something for Nothing The Missoulian debate teaser
Garret Hardin of the University of California argues for a structure of responsibility to sustain abundance. The piece notes the allure of free lunches and the danger of getting something for nothing even for millionaires.
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Cornucopia
Garret Hardin
University of California
Red Plan Is Talk and Fight By Barry Kramer
Viet Cong coordinated attacks across South Vietnam on Sunday reinforce a strategy of fighting while negotiating. The North Vietnamese directives urge continuous military and political work, reject peace talks as a deceitful tactic, and push for intensified attacks to erode U S and puppet forces. Allies can stop thrusts but fear widespread intimidation remains.
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H. G. Wells
Don Fabrn
Kaiser Aluminum
China
India
Pakistan
Far East
America
North Vietnam
Barry Kramer
Associated Press
Saigon
South Vietnam
Mao Tse-dung
Hanoi
Johnson
U.S
North
Safety Tip From Keokuk Daily Gate City
Air Force safety drive warns drivers about accelerator sticking. If stuck, shift to neutral. turning off ignition can disable power brakes and steering. Do not rely on kicking the pedal. act quickly, assess risk, and adapt driving habits for safety.
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Air Force
Bags Under the Eyes Medical Ques tion and Advice
Dear Dr. Molner explains that eye bags stem from thinning skin, weight changes, and water retention, with thyroid issues and occasional eyelid surgery as options. He notes bags do not reliably indicate health, warns against unnecessary thyroid use, mentions possible acne and female menstrual swelling, and invites readers to send questions for the column.
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Dr. Meatner
Seventh graders oppose ninth graders over play day at Weed Park
A Central Junior High letter from three seventh grade students asks for fair treatment of underclassmen in the annual play day at Weed Park. They note ninth graders want to exclude younger students, asking the editor to print their concern.
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Central Junior High School
Nnfair
Weed Park
Four Sets of Spectacles by Joy Stilley New York
Joy Stilley reflects on an eye care mishap after switching to contact lenses. Four pairs of glasses crowd her routine: regular prescription glasses, sunglasses that shield from dust, prescription sunglasses, and overglasses for reading. She notes eye strain from long reads and the doctor hints at bifocals as age advances.
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Ay Joy Stilley New York
Orbital Armament
Northern Line Packet carries delegates to convention in Des Moines
A 1868 note states the Northern Line Packet Company will transport delegates to the Congregational State Convention in Des Moines at half fare. Also mentioned are local arrivals in Kansas City, church union prospects, and a future wedding announced in Muscatine.
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Northern Line Packet Company
Des Moines
Today in History highlights and notable events
On May 6 1968 events include Corregidor surrender in 1942 and Peter Minuit buying Manhattan in 1626. Other items note Robert Peary birth in 1856, Arkansas secession in 1861, Grant and Ward bankruptcy in 1884, Stalin becoming premier, Margaret marrying Armstrong Jones in 1980, Picasso selling for 154000 pounds, civil rights arrests in 1965, and new strife in Communist China a year ago.
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Associated Press
Corregidor
Peter Minuit
Manhattan Island
Robert Edwin Peary
Cresson
Penn
Joseph Stalin
Soviet Union
VY. M. Molotov
Britain
Princess Margaret
Antony Armstrong Jones
Westminster Abbey
Pablo Picasso
London
Birmingham
Alabama
Communist
China
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Apy
Gia “Déid
Keokuk
Joseph G. Molner
M.D
C.B.C
J. F. Hardman
Kansas City
M.H. Smith and Co
Congregational Church
Howard van Horn
Conesville
Muscatine
Iowa
A. W. Spratt
Cedar St
Dorothy L. Spratt
Norman E. Bunn
U. S. Army
Rudolph Bunn
Route 4
James Te Strake
Harold W. Te Strake
Leroy St
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Grant
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