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Newspaper
Palladium Times
Location
Oswego, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1959
Page
9
The Weather Bureau in New York introduces a Discomfort Index combining temperature and relative humidity. It shows how sums over 130 yield 70 75 percent discomfort, over 145 yield 75 80 percent, and above 175 with DI over 85 indicates real danger. The piece notes public reception and limits of the new index.
The editorial notes 19 traffic deaths in New York over the holiday weekend and 304 nationwide, blaming reckless driving, speed dares, and crowding on careless culture. It warns summer travel will bring higher wreck tolls unless drivers curb arrogance and impatience. It laments human selfishness as the root cause and urges caution on the roads.
Viewpoints piece discusses a proposed British change from bearskin to nylon for guards at Buckingham Palace amid 1959- era debates. It notes a Labour MP’s remark in Commons, moth-eaten bearskins, possible Canadian help, and mock-poetic allusions. Also includes medical Q and A on chalazion and hand sweating tips.
Dr Brady answers signed health letters in Palladium Times columns. The piece discusses tonsils in children, noting seasonal enlargement, and cites Dr William F Barron’s finding that spring enlarged tonsils often shrink by autumn. It advocates restraint against automatic tonsil removal and explains when removal is truly needed.
David Lawrence argues the Geneva conference on Berlin and disarmament yields only deadlock and interim gains. He notes Khrushchev’s volatile position inside the Soviet Union, the likelihood of prolonged talks, and the West’s limited impact on the dictator. He urges rallying oppressed peoples to pressure for reform rather than chasing a summit illusion.
Oswego Palladium Times, official Oswego city and county newspaper, lists editors and executives including Clarence T. Leighton and Esther B Daigaard. Subscription rates range from 2.10 yearly in advance to 14.00 for distant addresses plus regional mail options, with advertising via Julius Mathews agency and AP affiliation noted.
A nostalgic look at the 1920s calls them the era of wondrous nonsense yet notes the decade’s unique security and optimism. It contrasts booming prosperity, social trends, and cultural landmarks with the impending 1929 crash and the shift to hard times.
A reflective meditation asks God to bless and protect senior citizens as science lengthens life. It seeks enlightenment to support community programs that brighten the golden years, ease loneliness, and ensure occupied leisure and happiness, adding life to years.
Labor Secretary James P. Mitchell releases a detailed breakdown showing almost half of the 3 500 000 unemployed live in New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and California. Puerto Rico is included in estimates and the report notes higher unemployment among youths and African Americans while urging federal state cooperation to reduce discrimination.
Albert P. Crary chief scientist for the United States Antarctic research program and brother of Stephen Crary will receive the honorary Doctor of Science degree at St. Lawrence University commencement. A Pierpont native and Canton graduate, Crary is among six Crary family members linked to SLU with degrees across generations. He earned a 1931 BS and 1933 MS from Lehigh, later joining its faculty before being appointed to the Antarctic research post.
There is no fear in love but perfect love casteth out fear for fear hath torment. From 1 John 4 18. Faith and reflection offer comfort and courage to believers.
In a 1959 England team match, East-West reach a grand slam in clubs with five trumps, while a two heart defense is cited as spectacular. South’s risky psychics bid and double sequence lead to a 2300 point loss for declarer, but East-West later secure a 1510 point grand slam in a related deal.
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