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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1960
Page
2
A column argues that giving children every advantage may hinder growth. It emphasizes that want and responsibility build character and that overcoming challenges fosters persistence. Cites Sam Levenson urging parents to give teens some disadvantages to spark effort and achievement.
The piece reflects on Kennedy's upcoming inauguration amid claims of voting irregularities and a narrow victory. It praises Vice President Truman for graciously conceding and notes Eisenhower’s invitation for staff help, while cautioning Kennedy to finance welfare programs, restore U S standing, and avoid overreaching with a Democratic Congress not guaranteed to rubber-stamp.
The passage traces automation from past to present, noting protests in the 1930s over technocracy and modern fears about machines guided by tapes or punched cards. It argues automation also assists humans in new ways beyond replacement labor.
The piece notes teaching machines used at Harvard USCA Ohio State and others to teach math and science. At Keesler Air Force Base fourteen AutoTutors train electronics while Digi flex retrains workers and the US Postal Service uses 55 devices for clerks. The machines report errors track scores and guide progress as they promise to free humans for creative teaching.
In Polk County Nebraska the Administratrix filed final account and a petition for final settlement and distribution. A hearing is set for December 2, 1960 at 10:00 A.M. to determine heirship discharge the Administratrix and allow the account. Interested parties may appear and contest. Dated November 2 1960. (SEAL) PHIL B. CAMPBELL Substitute County Judge. Nov 10 17 24.
The State of Nebraska notifies creditors of the Tillie Raczor estate in Polk County that a hearing will be held in the County Court on March 3, 1961 at 10:00 A.M. to hear and allow all filed claims. Claims must be filed by March 2, 1961 or be forever barred. Dated November 4, 1960. Substitute County Judge Phil B. Campbell.
Notice announces election of board members to Island Platte and Pleasant Home precincts at the Parish Hall Shelby on Monday November 21 at 7 30 p m. County Extension activities report to be given by the County Agent followed by business discussion. Dated November 17 1960 Polk County Extension Service Donald Hanquist President Mrs Dale McMeekin Secretary
Government records itemize payments approved by School District No. 19 on November 7 1960. Administrators include Osceola Record Chester Buchholz and others. instructional vendors list A N Palmer Co Bobbs Merrill World Book Holt Ginn Silver Burdett W Welch Lyons Carnahan McGregor American Education New York Times SW Publishing Economics Press H W Wilson Dietze Music Neb Wesleyan Univ.
A new Genoa National Bank mural depicts Pawnee history from 1500s contact through their reservation era in Nebraska 1857 to 1875. The piece notes Pawnee territory along the Platte and Republican rivers and four bands The Grand Republican Tappage and Wolf.
Natalie Hahn, 15, named state winner in Upper Junior division at Lincoln contest. Giail Giles 13 earned blue in Lower Junior, Bonnie Hanquist 15 earned red for accordion piece, John Cederberg 17 won blue in Young Adult Talent Fund. over 80 youths competed. Local residents attend, including Mrs. Hahn and Bonnie Hanquist, with Walter Berck serving on resolutions committee.
The Pawnee built sizeable villages with 1000 or more residents and relied on corn for subsistence while engaging in buffalo hunts. They developed corn centered religious practices and suffered a devastating defeat by the Sioux at Massacre Canyon in 1873, leading to relocation to an Oklahoma reservation.
Kola NE and Grand Island hosts welcomed guests including Mr and Mrs Joe Sullivan and Mrs May Hastings at Columbus. Homer Myers visited Grand Island for a Thursday call on the Strattons. Ervin Jones hosted visitors in Conad who also attended the Minden Cozad grid game in Minden. Emory Cramer and a Polk party joined Floyd Patraw at his home. Minnie Cadwell spent Friday with May Hastings. Clark Youngdahl and son from York visited Ian Stratton. Frank Koenig and daughters from York called on Ervin Grossnicklaus. Robert Grossnicklaus and daughters spent the weekend with relatives in Omaha.
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