Scarsdale teen center urged for town
A letter to the editor argues for a Scarsdale teen center to provide supervised social space for youths. It notes teens now rely on snack bars and less wholesome spots, cites success of similar centers in Westchester, and urges parental and volunteer support plus affordable funding. The piece also questions whether society overorganizes youth activities and calls for promoting self-reliance in leisure choices.
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Scarsdale
Westchester
Open Space Push in Scarsdale Seeks Land Gifts
Scarsdale village boards asks residents to donate land for public use to preserve open space. Tax benefits could encourage gifts, with consultants proposing permanent open space and reduced assessments for land lacking commercial value. The plan aims to prevent fragmentation and maintain rural character.
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Scarsdale
Ning
Bus Ride To The Summit
Analysis of Freedom Riders in Alabama and Mississippi shows differing views from white and Black travelers and the impact on U S standing ahead of the Kennedy Summit. The piece argues government action is needed to confront violence and assures the law will be enforced.
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Alabama
Mississippi
Kennedy
Scarsdale Inquirer names staff and policies
The Scarsdale Inquirer lists its staff and officers including Carli Tucker Jr as president and Julian B Mows as vice president. It notes publication is on Thursdays and that letters require author names, with editors reserving rights to edit content.
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Ralph R Mulligan
East 44Th
Siren YY
National Advertising
Scarsdale Lcquirer, Inc
Scarsdale
Carli Tucker Jr
Julian B Mows
Victor Salvatore Jr
William J Heron
Ernest Dickinson
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Have Fund Will Travel in a New Railroad Western
In a sharp proxy fight two Dallas brothers oust Alleghany chair Alan Kirby at the holding company. Alleghany controls the New York Central and Investors Diversified Services while Omaha and New York eyes turn to the Central's future as a dramatic corporate saga shifts to a western theme.
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Desire
New York Central RA
Baltimore & Ohio
the Central
Hudson Valley
B.&o
Baltimore
The
Central
Chesapeake & Ohio
Middle West
C.&o
Texas
John D. Murchison
Clint W. Murchison Jr
Allan P. Kirby
Alleghany Corp
Alleghany
New York Central
Murchisons
Old Clint Sr
Robert R. Young
Young
Kirby
Investors Diversified Services
Alleg
Texan
Perlman
Pappy
Dallas
Kodak
Parent Agrees Teens Need Youth Center in Scarsdale
A Scarsdale parent urges formation of a youth center after noting teens lack safe recreation when schools close. She cites cars, money, and underage drinking near snack bars and church events, and offers to collaborate with local parents to create a supervised hangout.
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Scarsdale
Dan M. Gordon
Hampton Road
Dohrenwend Dinner Praised By Attendees
Mrs John B Coman notes the Dohrenwend dinner honoring Otto Dohrenwend for anti Communist work drew many sincere Americans. She criticizes Inquirer's publicity and calls the event inspirational, stressing the meaningful tribute to his long effort.
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John Kelly
The
Inquirer
Otto Dohrenwend
Khrushchev
Dohrenwend
John B. Coman
Shawnee Road
Our Town Europe Tour Fund Shortfall in Scarsdale
A Scarsdale High School plan for a European tour of Our Town faces a funding gap. The piece links national sacrifice to local support and urges community action, criticizing apathy in preserving democracy and the school project.
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America
Congress
Supreme Court
Scarsdale
Our Town
Kennedy
Suburban Diary Reflects on Parents and Modern Homes
Virginia Franklin examines changes in parental authority as children question images of their parents. The essay recalls wartime toys, democracy at home, and a son reading about domestic politics, concluding that parental image may remain better in the shadows.
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Whistler
Forgotten call to action from John Wallach quote
Middlebury College figure John Wallach asks whether in four months Americans have forgotten President Kennedy's exhortation to serve the country. He urges renewed public spirit and civic engagement in a condensed reflection on national duty.
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John Wallach
Middlebury College
Special Value Of Our Town Project Cited
Scarsdale praises the Our Town presentation planned for Europe this summer as an exchange promoting international understanding. Each performance will feature local cast members and the play’s American life depiction adds cultural value. funds are lacking, and residents are urged to donate as in the past.
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Our Town
Europe
Scarsdale
Weather week May 23 summary from Village Engineering
John Kappes reports weekly weather from Village Engineering with daily highs and lows from May 23 to May 29 including 68 45 on May 23 73 47 on May 24 83 48 on May 25 62 55 on May 26 58 41 on May 27 77 38 on May 28 and 71 55 on May 29. The week totals 2.27 inches of rain and 39 degree days.
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John Kappes
Village Engineering Department
Scarsdale Inquirer Item Dated June 1
Local page item from Scarsdale Inquirer notes reporting date June 1 with brief, unclear content and no additional named entities or definitive events available for summary.
Poet’s Corner Three Poems
A family verse captures a daughter’s fall departure to university. Parents weigh pride and shielding her with knowledge against the wish to hold her close. The poem ends with a humorous note on gaining the car back after she leaves.
Galaxy Awe and Fear at the Night Sky
The speaker lifts eyes to the Milky Way and the galaxy’s glory. A lone star seems to move against human force, inducing terror and a plea for peaceful exploration of space without harming the night glow of Jupiter and Mars.
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Jupiter
Mars
Song Of The Housewife
A poetic piece recalls a child’s birth marked by a fairy tale turn to domestic labor. The speaker vows to command her fate by handling chores from standing to kneeling while noting the symbolic silver spoon and early expectation. The poem centers on gendered labor and self-direction.
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