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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1955

Page

8

Largest SIU graduates 480 at 80th commencement

Southern Illinois University held its 80th commencement at Medrew Stadium at 7 p m with 480 candidates, the largest class in the school's history. Some 334 pursue bachelor’s degrees and 83 master’s. poet Mark Van Doren will speak. For first time associates degrees in engineering and two year terminal programs are awarded, plus a specialist certificate after one year beyond the master's.

Southern Illinois University Medrew Stadium Mark van Doren Columbia University Lloyd D. Tence Campbell Hill

Ornery yet vital: Adlai calls for idiosyncratic leaders

Adlai Stevenson told Smith College graduates that this century needs unpredictable ornery characters, not well adjusted types. He warned that collectivism clashes with individualism and that victory lies in the head and heart, not the battlefield, as dictators revive ancient control methods. He cautioned against brainwashing and leaders with a brainwashing glint.

Adlai Stevenson Ornery Smith College Athens Stevenson Hitler Asia

Wise Shoppers Save On Advertised Specials

Economy minded shoppers learn how to stretch the family budget by checking daily newspaper specials from neighbor merchants. The ad driven message promises profits for readers who watch regularly for grocer offers and food deals without sacrificing meat standards.

Cadet Robert E. Robinson Flies First Solo at Whiting Field

Cadet Robert E. Robinson made a solo flight at Whiting Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station Milton Florida. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W T Robinson of 418 E Chestnut Anna. Robinson attended Southern Illinois University before entering the Naval Aviation Cadet Program.

Whiting Field U. S. Naval Auxilary Air Station Milton, Fla Robert E. Robinson W. T. Robinson E. Chestnut Anna Southern Illinois University Naval Aviation Cadet Program

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