Pupils Now Read More Than In Old Days of Rote
A discussion of reading instruction cites Laura Zirbes from Ohio State University arguing that today’s reading progress and child development insights raise overall reading levels. The piece notes increased juvenile literature and diagnostic tools, while acknowledging parental concern and the push for understanding modern methods.
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Laura Zirbes
Ohio State University
Zirbes
Europe
Prof. Zirbes
Hing
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Invention Boosts Highway Safety With Dash Mount Alert
The American Magazine reports an automatic warning device for cars that flashes a red signal on the dashboard when hydraulic brake fluid drops below a safe level. In early 1949 hospitals received 161,572,811 dollars from 90 Blue Cross plans, comprising 87.64 percent of the plans' income according to the Ohio State Medical Journal.
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Tate
Ohio State Medical Journal
Evita Peron
Argentina
Howard Hughes
RKO
Johnny Meyers
Evita
Coast Calms
Bobe Haig
Chinchilla
Philly
Michael St. Angels
Marjorie Holliday
20Th. Century-Fox
Michael ‘Asper
American Legion
The Editor's Notebook reveals a sober legislative start
The piece notes the current Legislature shows quiet seriousness, avoidance of theatrics, and fewer mass lobby efforts. It contrasts with past sessions, citing calmer debates, reduced bill flow, and uncertain productivity as the session unfolds.
Labor 4Fs Draft Plan Stirring Inside Se Hershey Circle
Inside Selective Service boss General Hershey’s advisory group discusses using 4-Fs in nonuniform roles to free more men for combat. Aslan proposing Defense Dept power to draft 4-Fs with GI pay. Also notes a Soviet divorce law drive to boost female labor.
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W. Va
Selective Service
Hershey
Aslan
Defense Department
Armed Services
Peking
Peoples’ Republic
Democratic Women’s Workers Union
Tien Kwei-Ying
Champ Tady
Liang Chun
Columbus
Ohio
CIO
AFL
Labor League
Taft
Willis O. Hall
East Liverpool
APL
Secret closed meeting targets Congress critic in city
A private gathering at Hotel Sheraton included a high city official and law firm members to hear activist Esther Tice attack Congress. Tice, linked to United Electrical Workers, is under indictment for contempt of Congress. Attendees reportedly included the director of personnel, business leaders, and clergymen invited by the union deemed a security risk by the Atomic Energy Commission.
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Sheraton
Esther Tice
Congress
Atomic Energy Commission
Post-Hall Syndicate, Inc
Trivia questions answer many facts from old Q A column
The piece presents a reader question and answer column with topics from Europe and old folks homes in Copenhagen to oil flow speed, Gandhi, Chandler nickname, wild horses, Lake Ontario levels, tire wear, spank etymology, Great Wall length, Moosehaven admission, and magic squares. It cites sources and locations like Copenhagen Denmark Transylvania College Lexington and Moosehaven Florida.
Russian troop rumors and 4 H clubs in Asia reform plan
The piece notes MacArthur about Sakhalin troop reports, mixed intelligence, and a Soviet buildup near Japan. It outlines US planners relying on heavy naval power and atomic deterrence while Australia pushes a allied pivot. It also describes a postwar push to use 4 H Clubs to train Southeast Asian farmers and bolster anti communism.
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Washington
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Sakhalin
Siberia
Japan
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Paris
Siberian
Steve Nagel
Alaska
Red Army
Kameshag
Apan
Tremely
Far East
Russia
America
Asia
Southeast Asia
Allen Griffin
ECA
Indo-China
Siam
Burma
Griffin
University of Hsu
Tae Beli Syndicate
Walter Winchell on Broadway Mischief and Social Ties
A rapid parade of society notices from Broadway and Washington features names like Margaret Truman Bob O'Dell Craig Kelly Jeanne Williams Sylvia Crane and Marian. It notes engagements nearness to power and a tangle of marriages and social events with hints of financial and legal pressure surrounding prominent figures.
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Margaret Truman
Met
Washington
Marvin Braverman
Bob O'Dell
Bill Sullivan
Craig Kelly
Soc
A du Pont
Wall
Hialeah
Aga Khans
Sadie
Manhattan
Harvard
Social Alice
Local AP News Shared for Republication
The Associated Press holds exclusive rights to republish all local news printed in this newspaper along with AP news content. This notice declares AP ownership of the local material supplied to the paper and its use rights.
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Associated Press
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