Nassau Hall 200th anniversary stamp issued by USPS
Nassau Hall at Princeton University will be honored with a 3c commemorative stamp, black on orange paper, first day covers available from Princeton Post Office. The stamp depicts Nassau Hall and marks the 200th anniversary, issued in limited quantity with a special design and framing.
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Princeton University
Princeton
N.J
Arthur E. Summerfield
United States
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Dawkins
Nassau Halls
N. J
College of New Jersey
Elizabeth
Newark
Aaron Burr
Woodrow Wilson
Engravings in fresh cement spark reflections on youth
In Hollywood a concrete sidewalk bears bear like footprints and four initials, likely by youngsters. The writer muses on curiosity and restraint, then contrasts past and present youth education, praising clubs, church groups, and sponsors who fund scholarships, citing the Akron National Soap Box Derby as a memory of youth achievement.
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Grauman
Hollywood
East Ave
Akron
Broadway Theatre Notes Mix Big Names and New Plans
New York theaters await a busy 1956-57 season with Gladys Cooper returning to Broadway after rehearsals for The Chalk Garden. Edith Evans undergoes surgery in London, prompting a quick switch to a four week substitution. Judith Anderson set as Cooper’s co star in the touring company. Also planned are The First Gentleman with Walter Slezak, a potential O Case y project Pictures in the Hallway, and adaptations of Anna Christie and The Great Gatsby into musical forms. A Broadway Playhouse revival and a Madison Avenue style survey of musical trends accompany a disastrous auction collapse in Me lle where a floor gave way as bids were finalized.
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West Coast
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Siobhan Mckenna
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Robert Morley
Alexander H. Cohen
Walter Slezak
O'Casey
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Harry Fromkes
Playhouse
Wea
Tome
Guvang
Bgene O'Neill
Anna Christie
Bob Merrill
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Prange
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Melle
Remember the Packard Predictor at Earl Lances Elyria agency
A chaotic scene at Earl Lance's Elyria agency features the Packard Predictor stalling on a ramp and failing to start. Officials fought to move it with boosters, jump starts, and a waning battery before a neighboring car finally provided a boost. The humorous incident ends with relieved workers and the note that the Lorain County Fair opens Monday at Wellington.
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Elyria
Earl
Packard
Lorain County
Wellington Fairgrounds
A Certain Smile and Three Sides to the Sea Review
Book notes praise Francoise Sagan’s A Certain Smile as a mature second novel with youthful charm and remorseful tenderness. The author reflects on David Patten’s memoir Three Sides to the Sea, recounting nostalgic New England memories and Patten’s Providence career, in a warm, reflective appraisal.
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Dutton
Miss Sagan
Dominique
Suc
Francoise
Luc
Bertrand
David Patten
Boston
S’cunnet
Sakonel
R. I
Three Sides To the Sea
Rhinehart
S‘cunnet
Patten
U. S
John
Priscilla Alden
Betty
New England
Mamie d'Azeveda
S’cannet
Olga McFarden
Mamie
Providence
Journal-Bulletn
They Say Harriman Wins Warm Public Backing
A Chicago reporter notes Harriman's shift from aloof to warmly received after a TV appearance despite defeat. The piece contrasts Harriman's press courtesy with Stevenson's attitude, mentions Butler's CBS jeer, Clement's remarks on Wilson, and regional Democratic dynamics in Ohio and Tennessee as the week unfolds.
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Elyria
Averell Harriman
Harriman
Adlai Stevenson
Paul Butler
CBS
Butler
Frank Clement
Clement
Charles Wilson
Suez Canal
Wilson
Ohio
Buckeye
Frankie
Lausche
National Party
Qohin
Senate
Michael DiSalle
DiSalle
Kefanver
Mike
Minnesota
Lausene
Two-faced daisy near West River St surprising readers
In The Chatter Box a photographer's failure to capture the two blossoms on one stem the unusual daisy at 841 West River Street sparks reader interest. The column pivots to weather, summer trivia and complaints about noise from a wood saw, plus a wary take on Cleveland Indians baseball fans this season.
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George Diederick Cme
West River St
Mit
Liu Space
Toma
No Prosecutions Reported in Suffolk Operations
A Suffolk report from London MI notes few prosecutions over the past year for weight and measures violations. The issue cited is malfunctioning or overly strict station pumps, with many pumps delivering incorrect weights.
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London
Suffolk
Pictures Weekend Dividend Sunday Reading For The Whole Family
The column features a weekend spread of light entertainment and family friendly reading. It highlights illustrated features, photo essays, and quick reviews for wholesome, approachable content suited to a broad audience.
Retirees urged to plan and save for travel despite low income
A 78 year old Nebraskan laments a $65 monthly income and limited travel chances. The column offers three steps: seek legal part time work or profitable home hobbies, count blessings and help neighbors, and pursue aid for medical housing or finances. It stresses personal planning and regular saving, showing five dollars weekly at 3 percent yields over 300000 in 30 years for world trips.
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Lake Lomse
Grand Canyon
Cape Cod
Roney
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