Skidmore Plans 25th Anniversary Celebration
Skidmore College marks its 25th anniversary with events from May 20 to 31. Highlights include historical scenes, the crowning of the May Queen, an opening convocation May 22, roundtable discussions May 30, alumnae activities, a concert by the community chorus, Founders Day services, a horse show in Nick, Oklahoma, and an all college program at Convention Hall featuring a song contest and dramatizations. Katherine Reid leads the scenes with drama faculty assistants. music by the community orchestra and class singers.
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Crossword Puzzle Ackone in a past era
A fragmented crossword style clue page lists partial entries and playful references. It includes numbered hints such as 21 across and 35 down with odd spellings and stray letters, suggesting a puzzle scavenger of eccentric fills and misprints from a bygone era.
Saratoga Prepares Printed U N Invitation for Headquarters
Saratoga Springs Chamber of Commerce plans to present a printed invitation to the United Nations seeking Saratoga Springs as its headquarters. Miss Cordelia Dobbins of New York oversaw publicity and revised the presentation seven times, coordinating with Sir Angus Fletcher, chairman of the permanent site commission.
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Fallacies Cloud Mind of Motorist on Crash Causes
A garbled report argues drivers cause most crashes, not conditions, noting most accidents occur during daylight on dry roads, with well lit night scenes in well maintained cars. It cites more crashes among experienced drivers and a higher male involvement, with Saturdays prominent and peak daytime hours between 4 and 6 pm.
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Swanson Named Navy Surgeon General Chief Swanson Appointed
Washington announces Capt. C. A Swanson of Marquette Michigan as surgeon general and chief of the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery in the Navy with rear admiral rank. He will succeed Vice Admiral Ross T McIntire whose assignment and future plans were not announced as he nears retirement.
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Jap Troops Surrender Unaware of War End
Japanese soldiers in the Philippines surrendered on Pandaninan Island after being unaware that World War II had ended. Filipino military police oversaw the move while Japanese officers were captured from a nearby prisoner of war camp. A loud speaker aided the surrender and negotiations appeared to proceed with some officials involved.
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