Education Week Programs Showcase Amarillo Schools
Observance of American Education Week in Amarillo highlights school work and education issues. Radio broadcasts across four stations feature NEA programs, student discussions, choir performances, and visits to classrooms. Local clubs meet at schools and a civic schedule guides events through Friday with a citywide display and school papers.
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Amarillo Public
Amarillo
KFDA
National Education Association
Bel Canto Chorale
KLYN
Jessie Mercer
KAMQ
Nixson Junior High
Amarillo Parent-Teacher Association
Chas. M. Rogers
KGNC
Amarillo High School
American Education Week
Southwestern Public Service Company
Kiwanis Club
Free Square Dancing Classes At Amarillo Youth Center
The Elbow Swing Square Dance Club sponsors free beginner lessons tomorrow night from 7:30 to 8:30 at the Amarillo Youth Center 609 Carolina. Admission is 1.25 for adult couples and .50 for students. Range Rider band provides music. Proceeds go to the Youth Center fund. Similar weekly sessions will continue each Wednesday.
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Elbow Swing
Amarillo
Carolina
Arnold Cook
Range Rider
Youth Center
Cook
Teacher Production Falling Way Short
Washington reports that annual output of elementary teachers lies far below demand. New estimates require at least 100,000 qualified teachers yearly for the next decade, while current production runs about 35,000 per year, including 22,000 college graduates.
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Washington
Life Span Up Two Years in United States
New York reports average life expectancy at 66.8 years, edging past 65 from three years before World War II. White women lead with 70.6 years, while white men average 65.2. Non white women average 61.9 and nonwhite men 57.9.
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New York
United States
Divvying Up On Congress
Washington explains how the 1950 census triggers reallocation of 435 House seats among states. By 1951, population shifts mean California gains to 30 representatives while New York drops to 43, with seven states gaining and nine losing seats. districts within states are then drawn to fit those numbers. The Senate remains fixed at two per state.
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Truman
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Nevada
Nevae
Stars on Parade and Music for Ladies: Mack’s Mel Mat
A compact listing of radio segments and show names including Mack’s Mel Mat and West Barn Dance. The schedule hints at a music and variety block for ladies audiences with performers Curt Massey and Club Runneymade, typical 1950s radio programming.
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News ‘Stars On Parade
Mack
Mel Mat
Mel Ma
Runneymde
Curt Massey
We Sportsreel
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