Physical education program ideas for rural schools
In district meetings coaches and teachers urged a broadened physical education plan separated from competition. They advocated intramural play and expanded activities beyond baseball and basketball, noting needs for more staff, time, facilities, and funding in larger systems.
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Red Cross rural drive leads with Ahloso's standout effort
Ahleso is praised as J. C. Treas and Jess Teague head the rural segment of the annual Red Cross campaign. Treas and volunteers pushed hard, and two days after the rural division began, Ahloso's effort surpassed the quota, showing how diligence and outreach can drive success.
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Gears Aiding Study To Unravel Surface Fatigue
Armour Research Foundation at Illinois Institute of Technology launches a three year study on gear surface fatigue and pitting. Dr. Donald J. McPherson says about 20 steel bearing and gear industries will co sponsor the project as researchers seek to explain noise and potential gear failure.
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Armour Research Foundation
Illinois Institute of Technology
Donald J. McPherson
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Bible Authority Material Mark 11 1 through 12
A study outline covers Mark chapters 11 and 12 focusing on Jesus entry into Jerusalem cursing the fig tree clearing the temple teachings about faith and prayer. The material emphasizes authority of Jesus and the response of religious leaders and crowds.
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Authority Bible
The Authority of Jesus in Mind Spirit and Morality
The article contrasts worldly and spiritual authority, praising Jesus as a neutral teacher with deep leadership over minds and souls. It notes His simple, truthful approach, profound impact on conscience, and enduring influence beyond the first century.
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Self respect and wit mix in a crowded bus vent
Quoted lines reflect self improvement and conscience in Edgar A. Guest and Tony Randall quips. The collage includes a Chinese proverb on parenting, a bus seat anecdote, and a light spring joke about a young man’s thoughts, all layered with brief maxims and humor.
Garden fence enclosure for sidewalk superintendents
In San Francisco the Golden Gateway redevelopment project has a garden like fence enclosure with a roof for sidewalk superintendents. It moves between blocks as work advances and includes a daily calendar and a clock.
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San Francisco
Golden Gateway
Engineers hold a large share of executive roles
About forty percent of top corporate and industrial leadership positions are occupied by professional engineers. The statistic underscores engineering influence in strategic decision making across American industry.
It's The Law Its The Law Personal rights in debt law
The Oklahoma Constitution safeguards personal rights similar to the U S Constitution. It protects liberty to contract and privacy within reasonable limits, noting that rights are not absolute and must balance with lawful government authority.
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Oklahoma
Department of Government
Involuntary Servitude and Debt Imprisonment Limits
A column notes that under personal liberty laws no one may be jailed for debt from contracts, except in fraud, with alimony and taxes outside debt imprisonment. The Oklahoma Bar Association cautions readers to consult an attorney for legal questions due to fact-specific variance.
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Rural schools debate headline by Norman Mitchell
Pontotoc County superintendent Norman Mitchell challenged the idea that rural schools no longer exist and urged that rural and urban teachers receive equal training. He noted Pontotoc County’s rural schools lead in elementary foreign language and early math instruction.
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Boondocks
Mitchell
Oakman
Ada
New Mathematics Actually Is Old New Mathematics
James Danley of the East Central math department spoke at a district Oklahoma Education Association session arguing modern math is not new and highlighting that the term modern is misleading. He urged teachers to fully commit to the program and stressed the central role of the teacher in successful implementation.
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East Central Math Department
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Oklahoma Education Association
Oklahoma
East Central
Cinema nostalgia and economic worries in the motion picture era
The piece reflects widespread concern over the film industry as costs rise and gate receipts fall, contrasting past entertainment icons with today’s shorter programs and nostalgia for classic stars. It notes regional Oklahoma trends and questions about the industry's final outcome.
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Oklahoma
Tom Mix
Buck Jones
Hoot Gibson
Colleen Moore
Richard Barthelmess
The Twist and Tongue Twisters Ebb and Flow
Quips and adages mix humor and wisdom from various voices. The snippets compare cultural quirks about coffee and tea, reflect on pay and work, and joke about risk and commerce. A Turkish proverb and a cynic’s refrain close with playful banter about romance and film kisses.
The Trojan Horse Poem on In tolerance and greed
A poem by Nick Kenny warns that tolerance, greed, and hate are internal enemies undermining peace. It portrays how these poison weeds grow from seed within the heart, sabotaging human virtue and a tranquil world.
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Oklahoma agricultural prices report from state board
Oklahoma City AP notes prices paid to local producers for various farm products. Wheat ranges from 2.10 to 2.18 per bushel across several towns. Broilers and eggs quoted with plant and case values. Butterfat steady around 50 to 60 cents, majority 52 to 56 cents.
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State Board of Agriculture Today
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Higher Than a Kite Phrase Tied to Gilderoy Robber
The note links the saying higher than a kite to Gilderoy the famed pocket picker of English statesmen. It states he was hanged on the tallest gallows, with kite meaning body in Gaelic. It also records Greenland’s coldest temperature of 87 below zero on December 6, 1949.
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Who knocked out Jack Dempsey and other simple facts
The piece reflects on how newspapers handle public arguments over basic facts such as who defeated Jack Dempsey, who invented the steam engine, and Ada’s age. It notes that simple truth exists despite disputes born of vanity.
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Jack Dempsey
Ada
Holdenville Daily News Fire Recall Of 1959 Devastation
A veteran memory recounts the 1959 fire at the Holdenville Daily News plant and the grim days that followed as the paper rebuilt after the worst blaze in its history. The reflection ties current concerns to past loss and resilience.
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Holdenville
Pontotoc Sheriff Chases Bank Robbers Across County
Burl Griffin leads Pontotoc County enforcement against a bold bank robbery gang. At press time one culprit is captured while the others still on the run making miles as a high priority chase continues.
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Konawa Bank
Pontotoc County
Burl Griffin
I Took Him for Better or Worse Not for Lunch
A metro women’s page anecdote reveals a writer who loved her husband but disliked preparing noon meals. Her blunt line “I took him for better or worse, but not for lunch” stands out, suggesting some women’s view on lunch.
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College of Wooster expands language offerings with Hebrew study
At Wooster Ohio the college adds elementary Hebrew as a credit course for the first time in about 40 years. Students requested Hebrew along with Mandarin Chinese and Sanskrit offered noncredit. Greek Latin German French and Spanish remain regular offerings.
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Wooster
Ohio
College of Wooster
Classified Ads Listing for Local Buy Sell and Trade
Local classified notice invites readers to buy sell and trade items with nationwide reach via News Classified Ads. Dial FE 2 4433 for placement and inquiries.
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Dial
Ohio Patrol Honors Employee Designer of Badges
A quiet highway department employee, 64 year old Joseph V. Goldberg of Columbus, has been made an honorary member of the Ohio Highway Patrol. Patrolmen learned he drew the original sketches for their badges and insignia 29 years ago. They are also considering him to design a special patrol flag.
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Bureau of Bridges
Ohio Highway Patrol
Joseph V. Goldberg
Goldberg
Hippocrates Endorsed Walks to Halt Distress and Obesity
The ancient physician recommended walking to prevent emotional disturbance, hallucinations, and waistline expansion, emphasizing activity as a remedy for mind and body.
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