Parsons College in crisis over faculty vote at last
The Washington Daily editorial warns that Parsons College faces potential disaster after the faculty passed a no confidence resolution against President Millard Roberts by 101 to 58. It argues the Parsons Theory relies on Roberts to attract high tuition and enrollment, and fears mass departure could bankrupt the school and harm U.S. education.
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Parsons College
Millard Roberts
Roberts
Parsons
United States
Great opportunities for men in nursing said to grow
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes many see vast openings for young men in nursing despite the stigma of a woman's work. The piece suggests the hurdle may fade as more pioneers endure the transition and contemplates alternate titles such as Medicologist or Medic to attract men to the field.
Abby Dear Abby letters lift GIs with mail drive
Readers send thousands of letters to lonely GIs in Thailand after Abby's column request. Proud grandmothers and many families share responses praising Abby. The influx, described as morale boosting, prompts Abby to thank all senders while offering further guidance and a personal, unpublished reply service.
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Abby
Thailand
Air Force
Kankakee
Joe King
Mrs. Wautherine
Takhle
Kalona Rebekahs donate to Theta Rho Girls Camp
The Kalona Rebekah lodge held a regular meeting in the Odd Fellows hall led by noble grand Mrs. C.R. Beckley. Sixteen members voted a donation to the Theta Rho Girls Camp. A Iowa City convention on May 29 and Fraternity Night invite for June 22 were noted. Sick calls, social plans, and entertainment arrangements were reported, with several members hosting gatherings and dinners around Kalona and nearby communities.
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Kalona
Kalona Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Noble Grand
C.R. Beckley
Theta Rho
Iowa City
Phillip Preston
Joe Fisher
Curtis Figgins
Donald Dickel
Bar official calls for reforming Iowa courts
David M. Elderkin, outgoing president of the Iowa State Bar Association, urges reform of Iowa courts. He argues current systems are fragmented and costly, cites 13 municipal courts costing 1.1 million, and notes more than 500 justice of the peace offices would be abolished under proposed reform. He blames outgrowing needs, calls for a unified system, and criticizes JP earnings tied to fines.
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DES Moines
IDPA
Iowa State Bar Association
Iowa
David M. Elderkin
Cedar Rapids
Elderkin
John Neiman
Bar Association
J. P
Marion
England
U. S. Supreme Court
Remarkable defense in 1965 Masters Trials bridge hand
In a detailed bridge hand from the 1965 Trials, West after four of spades led to a sequence where East ruffed, returned a trump, and West followed low three times, setting up a dramatic defensive coup. Declarer later misfinessed and went down one, with West ultimately scoring the club ace at trick thirteen.
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South
West
East
Declarer
Keota High School awards highlight 1967 commencement
Keota Community School awarded diplomas to 68 graduates on May 23 with Jane Klein leading the processional. Dennis Lyle received the Iowa Bar Association American Citizenship award. Barbara Adam won Honor Key and Valedictorian with a 3.975 GPA. Francene Besser achieved Salutatorian with 3.813 GPA, and Mary Huber and Barbara Adam earned scholarships to Marycrest and the University of Iowa respectively.
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Robert N. Hubbell
Ivy
Atty
B. J. Byrne
Iowa Bar Association of
W. H. Barnum
Barbara Adam
Dan Flynn
Francene Besser
Franceen
Harper
Keota
Herb Huber
Barnum
Mary Huber
Marycrest
University of Iowa
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Oxford
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