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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1963
Page
8
Holiday safety reminder warns more accidents occur on holidays with Memorial Day near. Emphasizes driver responsibility, seat belts, and vigilance for high school students and families in traffic and home activities. States statistics on fatalities, injuries, and the cost of motor vehicle crashes to Illinois residents.
A reader argues that expert testimony on nuclear attack risks is uncertain and warns that even with warning systems and training, survival hinges on many factors. He cites 1959 1961 testimony and estimates of casualties, stressing the need for clear Civil Defense plans amid evolving threats.
A puzzle style list of clues and solutions includes down and across prompts such as mental image and fastener unseparated and tourists, plus chemical symbols and directional hints. It weaves Roman poet references with unit names and common words to form varied wordplay.
Army Pvt Wayne T Herr son of Mr and Mrs Victor T Herr of 245 Eid4znd Pl Dalton was assigned to the 62nd Airborne Division s 82nd Administrative Company at Fort Bragg NC The 82nd STRAC unit maintains immediate readiness for airborne deployment anywhere in the world.
Thornton Junior College invites Harvey area college students home for summer to register for a fully accredited summer program. District 205 residents pay five dollars per credit hour, others pay fifteen. Courses range from accounting to history with many offerings. Registrations on June 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and June 11, with classes starting June 12.
William Norby a Thornton Township High School senior of Riverdale receives the Illinois Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Good Citizenship Medal for 1963. He is son of Harold and Mrs. Norby of 109 West 146th Riverdale and serves as senior class president. The award will be presented at Honors Day on Tuesday May 28.
The piece argues daily life should balance work play study rest and movement. Play is essential for health and happiness, helping release tensions and restore poise. It claims play unites human and divine qualities to transform our lives and time.
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