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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1959
Page
13
A fragmented sports column portrays women bowlers and boxers with gendered stereotypes. It highlights boyish strength and perceived femininity while mocking female athletes, asserting that male power dominates and urging women to quit the sport.
Miss Atnsemarie Virtie of Cambridge, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Virtue, has won a New York State Regents scholarship among about twenty awarded in Washington County. The scholarship provides an annual stipend for up to four college years at a New York State approved institution, based on financial need. Virtie attends Cambridge Central School and is active in many activities, including editor of The Orange and Black Review, DAR Good Citizen, Youth Pilgrimage recipient, and leader in church groups. She plans to attend Berea College at Wilmore and pursue ordained ministry.
Julia Ward Howe wrote Halle Hymn of the Republic which first appeared in The Atlantic Monthly. It attracted little notice until an Army chaplain returning from a southern prison described how he and comrades sang it there.
Article discusses notable New York executives and presidents with mentions of Van Buren, Wille, Arthur, Cleveland, Roosevelts and Eisenhower as official residents. Highlights the wealth and status of seven U.S. presidents and their ties to New York.
The North End Republican and the Women’s Auxiliary of the 15th 16th and 17th Wards plan a joint meeting at the Danish Brotherhood Hall on 212th Street. They announce a joint membership drive across the three Lansingburg wards with Marry F. Williams presiding. Elizabeth Curran and Mathilda Mallinson reported on women’s activities and future meeting plans. The group discussed improving committee relations to better serve Lansingburg residents and scheduled an early April gathering.
A reader comments on a trial scene where an interpreter accuses the judge and asserts misinterpretation. The columnist discusses a book about Russia in the Cold War, noting Americans’ arrogance and the danger of diplomats and businessmen ignoring local language and culture. The piece stresses shifts in influence from Southeast Asia to the Middle East.
A fragmented note hints at a dramatic horror scenario with rising tension and a question about hope. The readable portion focuses on survival stakes and emotional stakes as the clock tightens.
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