Huck Finn Controversy Over Racial Sensitivity Sparks Debate
A letter argues New York and Toronto school bans on Huck Finn and Little Black Sambo reflect race sensitivity gone too far. It defends Twain's novel noting Jim's humane portrayal and river adventures, urging readers to value American literary heritage over censorship.
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New York
Mark Twain
Toronto
Stephen Foster
Jim
Twain
Huck
Ow York School Board
Huck Finn
Handbags for Men Spark Paris Fashion Debate
Fashion report from Paris notes a fashion show introducing handbags for men. A brown calf envelope purse priced at six thousand francs drew attention as tailors cut pants tight this year. Americans are slow to accept such innovation and no evident sales here yet.
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Paris
Buffalo Bill Echoes In Crow Buffalo Hunt On Reservation
Crow Agency Montana hosts an annual buffalo hunt using .50 caliber rifles and buckskin gear. Two hired Crow shooters kill about 50 of the herd of 700 on a fenced range, transported by jeeps rather than horses, resembling old west shoots depicted on television.
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Crow Agency
Mont
Custer
United States
Plains
Colorado
Lookout Mountain
Buffalo Bill Cody
Editorial Digest Highlights From Daily Newspaper Scan
A concise roundup of notable editorials from multiple papers. The digest surveys opinions on policy, governance, and public affairs, presenting diverse viewpoints from various editors.
Billions Tied Up in Silver Purchase Policy
The silver purchase act obliges the U S Treasury to buy silver at 1 29 per ounce though world prices run about 90 cents, leaving a paper asset of 2 5 billion vs a potential sale value of 1 8 billion. Retail jewelers argue this subsidy raises costs for tableware and related goods.
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American National Retail Jewelers’ Association
United States Treasury
Congress
Treasury
Far East veterans and local youths noted in 1952 item
From the Files of the Star five years ago reports Virginia veterans arriving at Fort Meade and local youths in training at Camp Pickett. Other notes include a Korean War front line badge recipient, a family with malnourished sisters facing removal, a Norfolk Southern layoff, a fatal fire near Benton Arizona, and a liquor still found at the scene.
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James R. L. Carr
South Braddock Street
Virginia
Far East Command
Fort Meade, Md
Donald Carver
Mra. G Carver
Stephens City
Camp Pickett
Carroll Foraman
North Loudoun Street
28Th Infantry Divison
Korea
Coniat
Gentral
Pittab
Norfolk Southern Railway
Carolina Junction
Norfolk
Benton
Arizona
Coronner J. P. Lane
Roosevelt outlines Western states support in Cheyenne speech
Gov Franklin Roosevelt stated in Cheyenne Wyoming that he felt assured to carry Missouri Kansas and Colorado and hoped to win Wyoming as well. Mr Philip Glaize, honors graduate from Shenandoah Valley Academy, registered at the University of Virginia as a Freshman. An announcement from Bertin says the new Reichstag will hold another election on North. The election would be the fifth since the start of the year.
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Franklin Roosevelt
Cheyenne
Wyo
Missouri
Kansas
Colorado
Wyomin
Philip Glaize
Shenandoah Valley Academy
University of Virginia
Bertin
Reichstag
North
Local Travelers Head to Cities on Various Journeys
SO YEARS AGO 1907 Mr. Frank Feinberg visiting Mr. P Feinberg on N Main St left for Baltimore Mr Luther Windell went on a business trip to Cumberland Md and would visit into Pennsylvania Mr and Mrs Sheridan Newcome visiting the former's parents Mr and Mrs David Newcome near Brucetown.
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Frank Feinberg
P. Feinberg
N. Main Street
Baltimore
Luther Windell
Cumberland
Pennsylvania
Sheridan Newcome
David Newcome
Brucetown
Quick Nineteen Fun Facts From Hal Boyle Column
A digest of quirky claims and trivia from Hal Boyle notes including piano fatigue for fat loss, watch gems worth pennies, 50 million families’ food spend, Yellowstone geysers count, and a Franklin quip on marriage.
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America
Testing Infant Hearing At Home In Simple Ways
Mothers can detect early signs of infant hearing loss through simple at home tests. From 10 days to three months, listen for blinking or moving in response to sounds like drums or bells. Use reflex tests between three and four months and observe responses to familiar voices from four to six months.
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Younsters
Coat of Arms as Family Emblem Now Common on Items
A coat of arms may be used today as a family emblem on items from automobiles to stationery. Original arms were crested as markings to be worn on the outer garment for easy identification.
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Bettia
Grateful London Firm Thanks Winchester People
A newly formed American Anglo firm clients in Winchester write to The Star to thank residents for two months of kindness and hospitality. They praise the town’s gracious living and express lasting gratitude, sharing their London address and contact.
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the Star
Star
Winchester
England
Napier Road
London
Western
Strength For The Day You Sought God In Times Of Distress
A reflective piece asserts that during trouble humans instinctively seek a higher power. It compares this draw to birds aligning with northward seasons and argues that lack of religious participation breeds unhappiness, while merciful guidance prevents inner turmoil.
The Worry Clinic on Fast Reading for College
Dr George W Crane advises high school students entering state universities to develop rapid reading and efficient study habits. He notes freshman weed out is common due to slower reading and poor study, suggests testing reading speed and using true false or multiple choice quizzes, and offers a booklet on study methods by mail.
Virginia Tech requests 14 million operating appropriations
Virginia Tech and its four divisions asked the state for 14,030,751 dollars in operating funds for the 1958-60 period, about 3.4 million more than the current biennium. Special funds would push the total to 14,703,632, with growth driven by personnel costs and fixed charges.
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Blacksburg
Virginia Tech
Gov. Stanley
Virginia
Virginia Engineering Experiment Station
Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station
Virginia Agricultural Extension Service
General Fund
General Assembly
Agricultural Experiment Station
Birds Turn Northward in Certain Seasons
A brief note on avian migration describing instinctive movement toward the north during specific seasons and reflecting on enduring religion as a human need.
Kendall Serves On Orientation Group at College
Robert G. Kendall of W. Cork Street is a member of the University of Richmond Orientation Committee helping new students. He previously led Handley High School classes and Richmond College classmates elected him to a similar body. Kendall belongs to Gamma Sigma Epsilon and Sigma Phi Epsilon, holds an Ashworth Scholarship, serves on the president's advisory council, and won the Mc Adams Award.
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Robert G. Kendall
E. J. Kendall
W. Cork St
University of Richmond
Kendal
Handley High School
Richmond College
Gamma Sigma Epsilon
Kendall
Ashworth
McAdams
Sigma Phi Epsilon
How's Your I Q How to Score
A quiz sheet rates memory by daily results with ten questions. It lists ten items covering geography religion literature and civics and asks to turn to page two for answers.
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Philppine Islands
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