Handwriting And Reading Tips From Dr Nason
The USC professor explains handwriting quality affects spelling and suggests practical drills like daily writing, self editing, and rewriting to improve handwriting and spelling. He addresses a parent asking about a late bloomer student in first grade and offers guidance on listening, following directions, and engaging activities. A reader asks about tapes to aid an adult learner, and the expert cautions that reading speed and study focus are better investments than recording.
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A.F
Albany
Ore
Dr. Nason
First Ade
F. R
New York
Navy In TV Plans Highlight Two Navy Co Produced Programs
Two programs resulting from U S Navy cooperation will air on Channel 6 WSCH TV next week Don Yankey chief boatswain's mate reports The first covers the life cycle of Hurricane Hannah with Navy AEW squadron four planes tracing forecasts and warnings to aid hurricane readiness It airs December 16 at 730 p m Polaris Submarine a NBC cooperation shows 16 days aboard the Nuclear Polaris submarine George Washington including missile tests and daily Navy life It airs December 19 at 10 p m on Channel 6
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U. S. Navy
Lon Channel
Wsch-Tv
Don Yankey
Navy
Walt Disney
Wonderful World of Color
Navy Airborne
Channel 6
NBC Television Network
Martin Agronsky
NBC
George Washington
Atlantic
Polaris
America
REA Loans Support Kentucky Electrification Efforts
REA has approved loans totaling 214.3 million dollars for electric consumers and 38.9 million for telephone exchanges in Kentucky over 27 years. In the current fiscal year these loans will provide electricity to 6,594 families and telephone service to 6,043 customers in the state.
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REA
Frankfort
Rural Electrification Administration
Kentucky
California’s Rafferty Pledges Conservative Education Shift
Dr. Max Rafferty takes the helm as California state superintendent of public instruction on Jan 7 and advocates a return to core subjects with phonics in reading, memorization, and a focus on American history and literature. He opposes life adjustment ideas and favors local control, stressing teachers as community readers.
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Los Angeles
California
Max Rafferty
Rafferty
Ralph Richardson
Richardson
State Board of Education
Navy Seaman Apprentice Finishes Basic Training at Great Lakes
Richard W. Meln tyre seaman apprentice U S Navy has completed nine weeks of basic training at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center. A 1962 Old Orchard Beach High School graduate, he will report after 20 days leave to USS Sperry at Newport Rhode Island for familiarization training before Navy Schools Command Key West Florida for Sonarman Class A schooling.
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Adrienne Melntyre
Elm Street
Biddeford
Richard W. Melntyre
U.S. Navy
Great Lakes
Naval Training Center
Old Orchard Beach
Don Yankey
Seaman McIntyre
USS Sperry
Newport
R.I
Naval Schools Command
Key West
Fla
Yvette Bouchard
Old Salt Road
Old Orichard Beach
Richard Paul Bouchard
Ill
Navy
Bouchard
USS Cony
Norfolk
Bainbridge, Md
Richard Bouchard to begin nine weeks Navy basics
Richard Paul Bouchard seaman apprentice of Old Orchard Beach leaves home for nine weeks of basic training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois. After leave he reports to the USS Cony at Norfolk Virginia for familiarization before attending Radio Man Class A at Bainbridge Maryland.
Vets Eligible For Dental Treatment
Peacetime veterans may receive dental treatment under the Veterans Administration under conditions set by law effective August 4 1962. Service connected dental conditions existing at discharge may permit one time needed treatment if applied for within one year. If the condition arose from an accidental injury, the one year limit does not apply. Applications before August 14 1962 are invalid and new ones must be filed. Veterans should contact their nearest VA regional office for help applying.
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Veterans Administration
Review of Aid to Families Need Definition Sparks Debate
Washington reviews eligibility rules for Aid to Families with Dependent Children. The current broad definition of need lets states decide eligibility and monthly payments. Abuses surfaced in DC with unwed mothers collecting aid and hidden male household members. About 21,000 cases nationwide to be examined with field investigations, report expected in June. Maine not included. 5,950 family units in Maine benefit from the program funded largely by federal money.
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Washington
iIn
Maine
Bureau of Family Services
Social Security Administration
Senate Appropriations Committee
District of Columbia
TV Gifts In Store For Viewers
AP reports network television offers holiday specials across NBC ABC and CBS with Mr Magoo Christmas Carol The Thread of Life Hurricane Hannah Voice of Firestone Shannon s Way Show of the Week Alfred Hitchcock Hour and Andy Williams Show with Bette Davis guest stars plus Kukla Fran and Ollie Perry Como Hour and Polaris documentary all featuring notable performers and adaptations through the week.
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New York
Network Television
NBC
Mr. Magoo
Jim Backus
ABC
Walt Disney Hour
Voice of Firestone
Patrice Munsel
Howard Keel
A. J. Cronin
Shannon
Burgess Meredith
Ben Casey
Kukla
Fran
Ollie
Perry Come
CBS
Andy Williams
Bette Davis
Soil Survey Leaflet May Be Obtained
The United States Department of Agriculture describes the soil survey inventory and its purpose to record soil kinds, characteristics, and locations. A new leaflet, Soil Surveys Valued Tools for All Land Users, explains methods and uses for farmers, contractors, builders, and developers, and highlights common mistakes from ignoring soils data.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Delbert L. Moody
The
Soil Conservation Service
Main Street
Springvale
First Kentucky Home Barbourville Landmark
Dr Thomas Walker a Virginian became the first white man to build a house in Kentucky. A surveyor and physician with companions arrived in 1750 on an exploration for a London land company and erected a one room cabin during the trip.
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Kentucky
Barbourville
Thomas Walker
la House
Sland
Maynard Named State Chairman of Heart Drive
Thomas L. Maynard a Portland investment broker and former legislator was named state campaign chairman of the 1963 Heart Fund Drive to run through February. Maine Heart association president Wilbur B. Manter announced the appointment noting Maynard’s service in the fight against heart disease. The drive will involve 700 town and community chairs and 20,000 volunteers. Maynard, a former 98th Legislature member and Democratic congressional nominee, has taught and coached in Maine schools and is married with two children.
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Augusta
Maine
Thomas L. Maynard
Portland
Maine Heart Association
Wilbur B. Manter
Bangor
Manter
Maynard
Heart Fund
King Merritt and Company, Inc
Rumford
Phillips Exeter Academy
Dartmouth College
Bates
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Phi Delta Gamma
Tremont Street
Maynards
Nancy
Mary Washington College
University of Virginia
Elliott
Washington and Lee‘ University
University of Miami
Fla
Auxiliary At Camp Ellis To Elect Officers
The Camp Ellis Volunteer firemen auxiliary held the first nominating session with Mrs Lillian Gagnon leading the committee. Elections are set for the next meeting. December events include a Christmas party with husbands and a children’s party at 2 p.m. Details on committees to follow.
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Camp Ellis
Lillian Gagnon
Mabel Cloudman
Cynthia Lemay
Marjorie Pendleton
Cloudman
Laura Robbins
Sunshine
Susan Gagnon
Juliette Gagne
Leona Allen
Christine Peterson
Carol St. Ours
Aline Gregoire
Pauline Cloutier
Cynthia Pendleton
DAV Head Warns Maine Vets On VA Service Cuts
Errol Reed, Maine state commander of the Disabled American Veterans, warns that reduced Maine Veterans Administration services could follow if more contacts with the VA are not made. He cites the Bangor office closure and notes post and chapter officers cannot match VA staff in delivering full benefits, urging direct VA contact for hospital admissions, outpatient care, address changes and insurance issues.
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Errol Reed
Maine
Veterans Administration
Reed
Bangor
V.A
American Red Cross
American Legion
V.F.W
D.A.V
Tagus
Amvets
Division of Veterans Affairs
Board of Veterans Appeals
Washington, D.C
Gary McDonald to retire after playground injury in Ohio
Reed said policy changes will not affect the D A V service program or disability claims and may expand the existing W A program. McDonald, 11, broke his left leg in a Oct 2 1961 playground football game and again on Oct 1 1962 while chasing a pass, with the same leg likely ending his career.
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Lems
Reed
D.A.V
W.A
McDonald
Gary
Columbus
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