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Newspaper
Southeast Economist
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1955
Page
4
A 1930s-era note cheers graduates entering a period of universal prosperity, citing high wages and job ease per the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. It contrasts favorable times with earlier downturns where graduates faced unemployment and even Communist recruitment, urging new grads toward health happiness and success.
The House appropriations committee urged 4 million dollars for Lake Calumet harbor work and Sag channel widening this year. The project totals over 170 million, with broader funding anticipated as Congress plans additional billions for foreign aid. Support comes from former Rep. Busbey and Rep. Murray, aided by the Cal-Sag Waterways Development Committee.
A mountaineering poem by Helen Prodoehl reflects on the lure and mystery of mountains. The speaker notes how towering ranges reveal God’s presence more as travelers approach higher peaks and feel nature’s vast power.
A nostalgic poem urges writing cheerful letters with snapshots to delight loved ones. It’s followed by a brief two paragraph note by Laverne Larson and a commentary on modern chemistry outperforming ancient wizards with experiments turning peanuts and corn into fabrics, hinting at future cheaper materials amid rising peanut prices.
Readers are invited to submit letters on neighborhood affairs and the times. Letters should be more than one typewritten page and signed by the sender, reflecting thoughtful community input.
A comparative analysis shows Southern Illinois University offers the lowest tuition for both in-state and out-of-state students among 56 state institutions. In-state rates are 84 at SIU versus 146 at the University of Illinois this year. out-of-state at SIU is 114 versus 366 at UI this year. Vermont tops resident tuition at 640, while SIU remains the cheapest for non-residents at 114, prompting questions about funding and proposed state appropriations.
The piece contrasts Jared being forgotten with Methuselah’s fame and argues that small extra efforts in faith and love elevate ordinary life. It urges readers to show loyalty, service, and understanding to reach spiritual greatness.
The article explains basal metabolic rate as the body's heat production from oxygen use at rest, influenced by digestion, exercise, cold, and thyroid balance. It describes testing by measuring oxygen intake, using soda lime to absorb moisture and CO2, and reporting results in calories per minute.
Chancellor Lawrence A Kimpton of the University of Chicago told graduates that the educated man is defined by an attitude of mind combining faith and skepticism to yield humility understanding and growth. He urged educability as a universal right and emphasized conviction paired with thoughtful doubt as core to character.
Several Chicago institutions offer free public admission during specific times including Chicago Natural History Museum Roosevelt Road and Lake Shore Drive 9 am to 6 pm children free adults free on Thursdays Saturdays and Sundays. Art Institute Michigan Avenue Adams Street 9 am to 5 pm Wednesdays and Saturdays noon to 5 pm Sundays. Chicago Historical Society Clark Street and North Avenue 9 30 am to 4 30 pm Monday through Saturday free for teachers students and children to age 12. Sundays 12 30 to 5 30 pm 25 cents for adults. Museum of Science and Industry 37th Street and South Lake Shore Drive open daily 9 30 am to 3 30 pm weekdays until 7 pm Sundays holidays. Adler Planetarium Northerly Island 10 am to 5 pm daily except Tuesday and Friday closing at 9 30 pm.
A quiz page lists 25 multiple choice economics and general knowledge questions. Each correct answer nets four points, incorrect answers deduct four, with a maximum possible score of 109. Answers are published on Page 13. The page invites reader participation and offers score benchmarks: 52, 40, 72, 84, and requests reader contributions to the section.
Public library listings highlight titles on career planning and college life by Reilly, Ferrari, Scott, Newsom, Landis, Emerson, Hudnut, Adams and others. Addresses for nearby libraries in Altgeld Avalon Park Calumet Park Chatham Pullman South Chicago South Shore Tuley Park Washington Park and Woodlawn appear for access.
The Chatham YMCA hosts a 1:30 p.m. Monday review of Irving Stone’s Love Is Eternal by Mrs. William Neff at 1021 E 88th St. Proceeds fund two Hirsch High juniors Joyce Randall and Barry Burke for the YMCA International Centennial in Paris. committee chair is Mrs. C M Phelps.
Marshall L. Hammersley and Clive D. Kamins, both students at the University of Illinois, 7025 S Clyde Ave and 6821 S Crandon Ave, were initiated into the national accountancy fraternity Beta Alpha Psi.
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