40 per cent missed scientist debunks IQ tests
Dr David Wechsler proposed a broader measure of intelligence at the American Psychological Association meeting in Denver. He argued IQ tests cover about 60 percent of general intelligence, omitting adaptability, emotion control, curiosity, perseverance, and social intelligence. He cited James Farley as an example of intelligent yet unproductive behavior and urged development of personality assessments.
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States face $20 billion backlog in road work
Senator O'Mahoney announced a survey of 34 states showing highway deficiencies totaling more than 20 billion dollars. Illinois tops lists with 2.5 billion, Ohio and California next, New York about 1.3 billion, and Texas 572 million. 31 states report 1.2 billion more in authorized construction.
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Glass Houses Erected For Germany's Solons
Bonn Sept 5 West Germany plans a glass walled Parliament with the Bundesrat and Bundestag largely made of glass. Bleachers were erected outside Monday so spectators can view opening sessions on Wednesday making the chamber walls a permanent feature though the bleachers are temporary.
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Thomas Praises Plane Use Ban in Congress Travel Debate
Senator Elmer Thomas commends Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson for a definite policy on free air trips by lawmakers. He says the Air Force should save money by ending pointless junkets while Johnson had proposed commercial air service for a Cairo to Tokyo route.
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Bus Accident Ties City Bus to Power Company Chief
A Raleigh city bus driver, on his first crash in 13 years, collided with a car driven by L. V. Sutton, president of Carolina Power and Light Company, which operates the city bus system.
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Miss America Contestants Begin Week of Competition
Atlantic City hosts fifty two entrants from 49 states and three territories to start a week of Miss America pageant events. Contestants must follow rules, are chaperoned, and compete in bathing suit, evening gown, and talent preliminaries to narrow to 15 then one winner awarded a 5000 dollar scholarship and 50 thousand dollars potential earnings.
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Bebe Shopp
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Smallest living infant at Parkland Hospital
Dallas reports Parkland doctors strive to save Lang A, a fragile newborn twin and the smallest living baby on record, weighing less than a pound at birth. Lang B died at birth. The 15 year old mother is a Negro. The baby remains in an incubator on pure oxygen and cannot yet be weighed.
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Parkland Hospital
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Lang B
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Skirmish on Czech border draws 600 shots
US Constabulary fought a four hour exchange with assailants near Hof on the Czechoslovak frontier. German witnesses and US authorities said the bloodless clash began when an armored vehicle was fired on, then a six man patrol was ambushed, with attackers fleeing into Czechoslovakia. No injuries reported.
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Two Youths Held In Dynamite Case
San Antonio police detain two more youths tied to the dynamite escapade. Donny Urban and Jay Lubbock were arrested in Orange after a 4 15 p.m. Saturday broadcast of a pickup order.
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Orange
Donny Urban
Jay Lubbock
Speedwriting Course Offered at Durham's Business College
Durham's Business College in Austin announces a six week speedwriting program claiming quick access to good paying jobs. New classes in speedwriting and other commercial courses begin September 7th at the state approved school with nationally famous method.
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Durham
Business College
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Linda Lou Carr
State Department of Education
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Linda Lou
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Durham's Business College Promises Quick Jobs For Graduates
In Austin Durham's Business College advertises its career advantage with testimonials from graduates. It claims 25 000 alumni across Texas and guarantees job opportunities for every graduate. The ad notes state accreditation and a six week speechwriting course as unique offerings, urging immediate enrollment.
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