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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1954
Page
14
Readers ask about Ike’s policy in Korea and Indochina, Britain as foe, and McCarthy. Edgar Ansel Mowrer offers clarifying, measured responses on U S foreign policy, constitutional limits on investigations, and the dangers of overreach in McCarthyism.
Washington plans to remake the Smithsonian into a national museum of U S history science industry and engineering. Rep George A Dondero introduced a bill authorizing 990000 for a new building to replace the Arts and Industries building. Dr Leonard Carmichael praised it as advancing the museum program to depict technological growth and national development.
Milwaukee report shows average can today uses less than half the tin of World War II era. Byron R. Jackson, manager of the American Can Co. plant, cites more than 9 percent steel content and under 1 percent tin, predicting tin free cans may become standard for most metal packaged products.
MOSCOW Idaho district managers and vice presidents from a western utility company were not on vacation but enrolled as students in a six week summer session at the University of Idaho. Thirty three executives attended classes six hours daily five days a week to complete The Public Utilities Executives Course. Dr Donald Hart dean of the College of Business Administration said the course was requested by utilities and aimed to aid in making policy decisions by providing facts and resource materials.
Editor note introduces Leila Roosevelt Westley and husband explorers who keep cheetahs Kali and Thhul as pets in New York and country near Carmel. The narrative covers their training, temperament, behavior around cows, and the cheetahs speed and needs, including feeding roughage and chicken meat with feathers.
Newark report profiles James A. Smith a 3 year old blind auto shop owner who for eight years runs a garage alone after losing sight at 51 He had 18 years as his own boss before blindness now mainly sells gas tires and batteries while serving loyal customers and teaching automated thefts and miscount tricks in a headlined human interest feature.
In Schenectady New York the average U S life expectancy has reached a record 68.5 years up four years in ten. Women at birth can expect 71.8 years and men 65.9 years according to latest medical figures.
The article discusses shooting zoo animals and babies, stressing patience and quick shutter action. It covers exposure choices from f/5.6 to f/2.8, use of telephoto lenses, and the challenge of coordinating with animals’ unpredictable behavior. It advises preparatory setup, then waiting for the decisive moment to capture sharp, drama-free images.
Advice on positioning a model to avoid cluttered backgrounds and harsh horizons. Emphasizes low camera angles at waist level for clarity, sharking away distortions, and using a filter for monochrome pictures. Also includes a brief birthday horoscope with notable figures and scattered editorial notes.
Former intelligence operative argues espionage has long been routine in Europe and Asia. He contrasts Western and Communist methods, cites Harry Gold’s trial, warns against extremism, and urges vigilance in defending democracy and free enterprise.
A reflective scene along Route 20 in Elyria portrays hitchhikers as both a youthful thrill and an older worry. Faces range from jobless wanderers to hopeful students, sharing optimism or cynicism as they trade personal stories and moments with passing drivers on a summer stretch between Middle Ave. and the open road.
JOHANNESBURG A two year old dachshund named Kina wowed the South African dog world by counting simple sums in Afrikaans. Owner Arent ter Werme says Kina answers with barks to questions like How many? and adds or subtracts with correct bark counts up to ten. He trained her since she was six months old and believes Kina has acute hearing, though he does not know how she does it.
An economist estimates government farm programs have cost the average American family 345 a year since 1932. L H Sirmeri of the University of Illinois College of Agriculture calculated the average from federal figures. He cites billions spent for supports conservation credit school lunch programs regulatory activities wartime food subsidies and agricultural research and extension since 1932. Sirmeri uses 37.4 million as the average number of families in the nation during that period.
Syracuse reports a sparse turnout at a luncheon of the Eastern Milk Producers Cooperative Association. Members found little dairy product discussion as the meeting failed to yield expected milk market insights or policy plans.
The column surveys Northwoods flora including Indian Pipe also called Ghost Flower, a leafless damp-wood native with white nodding blooms. It covers Pitcher Plant, its 42 varieties, carnivorous leaves and Sarrancenia purpera described by Dr. D. Sarrain of Quebec. Also notes Peppermint origins in Britain, spread to America by 1835, and a mix of related herbs, daisies, and garden notes with miscues in text.
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