Constitutional Amendment Proposed by Robbins Heads to New Significance
A Script article recalls J E Robbins proposing a constitutional amendment limiting draft to defense of the United States and Western Hemisphere with specific geographic boundaries. It notes no east of 30W long or west of the International Date Line, requires two thirds Congress approval for any outside action, and discusses implications for U S foreign involvement and Philippine omission. The piece urges careful reading and commends Robbins for his efforts while noting mixed public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Robbins
Robbins
United States
Congress
Robbings
Atlantic
Army
Air Corps
Marine Corps
Phillipine Islands
Pacific
U. S
Dreams Bother Sleep Of S. H. S. Students
A back room comment notes dreams troubling S. H. S. students. Psychologists say most dreams are recollections of recent intense experiences. The piece cites LaVerne Hoener’s nightmare of being chased by a red and white dragon over a roller coaster track.
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LaVerne Hoener
Staff roster highlights editors and sports staff
A brief staff list identifies editors Gordon Behrens and Helen Lea Hansen along with editors Tom Bogaard Keith Swartley Betty Benard and Betty Gehring. It also names Paul Hermann Janie Bartel Keith Brown Jason Hopkins Dick Smith and Jean Hoffman across features and sports.
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Gordon Behrens
Helen Lea Hansen
Tom Bogaard
Keith Swartley
Betty Benard
Betty Gehring
Paul Hermann
Janie Bartel
Keith Brown
Jason Hopkins
Dick Smith
Jean Hoffman
Dreams and Cheese Trigger Dragon Nightmares in Park Tales
A humorous survey of parkgoers recounts odd dreams tied to limburger cheese and nightly antics. Clair Book bounces on the bed while Marvin Brewer endures annual jitters, Harold Stone chases nowhere, and Don Kyger rides a cheese scented train through a field of dairy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVerne
Clair
Marvin Brewer
Ellen Haskell
Marvin
Harold
Mozart
Stone
Cheese
Don Kyger
Don
Psychologist
Choir Program Led by Eades And Stryker
A Friday gym period features about 200 boys singing from Ain't Gonna Study War No More to Jeanie With the Light Brown Tresses. The choral program began under Mr. Eades and is now directed by David Stryker.
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Jeanie
Mr. Eades
David Stryker
Forty hour week for farmers sparks comic prosperity fantasy
A satirical piece envisions a 40 hour farmer workweek transforming rural life. It follows a farmer’s dream of leisure, golf, pools, and new purchases, while noting higher prices and reduced production. The lampoon ends noting the city’s lack of benefit and echoes a broad social reversal.
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Old Dobbin
Dobbin
Lone Ranger
Miranda
Frankie
Advice To The Lovelorn Or How To Get A Date
A playful guide describes a staged sequence for securing a date with a crush, detailing assembly room discipline, hallway time, chaperoned outings, and a final show date. It cites named students including Betty Gehring, Keith Swartley, Betty Benard, Kurt Gantow, Irene Royer, Jay Wallace, Bob Hults, and others, mentioning various activities and a lighthearted punitive tone.
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Betty Gehring
Keith Swartley
Betty Benard
Kurt Grantow
Irene Royer
Jay Wallace
Bob Hults
Sterling Mus Tangs or Buccaneers look for a name post tourney
Story covers Sterling high basketball season stats and standout players Elwin Duhm Dick Kohrer Ron Rank and Ervie Ridge. It notes team totals 751 points for Sterling and 517 for opponents plus 23.3 percent shooting and 20.3 percent by foes. Readers are asked to vote on a nickname and it recalls the regional tourney loss 27 to 25 and the trophy moment with Captain Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwin Duhm
Sterling High
Duhmy
Ervie Ridge
Johnny Woodyatt
Sterling
Sterling High Nabs Regional Victory and Strong Support
Sterling High school fans packed the regional tournament as Sterling defeated Mendota 62 to 29 on February 21 to tie for first in the conference. Bobby Wolf scored 14 points and Duhm added 4 as the team drew praise for sportsmanship and enthusiasm from Kewanee Moline and other fans including Dick Rohrer who bet on the local cagers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling High School
Kewanee
Moline
Mendota
Sterling
Bobby Wolf
Duhm
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ruth Ann Castendyck
Dadees Grerresere
Clarence Strock J John Platt
Bill Haglund “Business
Ieee
Tampico
Dick Kohrer
Ronald “Doc” Rank
Brandau
John Platt
Sterling Angels
Sterling Mustangs
Buccaneers
Curtis Brandau
Dixon
Roscoe Eatley
A. R. DeVoe
Ridge
Tri-Cities
Dick Rohrer
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