New Reading Method Aims To Teach 2000 Words In Year
Philadelphia report on J B Lippincott introducing Basic Reading a first year program claiming 2000 word command by end of year versus 375 with look say. Authors Glenn McCracken and Charles Walcutt say the method blends phonics and whole word learning with pilot tests planned in Iowa Tennessee California and inner Philadelphia.
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J. B. Lippincott
Glenn McCracken
New Castle
Charles C. Walcutt
Queens College
New York
Iowa
Tennessee
California
Pan Am Building Creator Dies Before Completion
Erwin S. Wolfson, visionary behind the Pan Am Building, died at 60 after battling cancer. The 808 foot octagonal tower rises over Manhattan, with $117 million in leases signed and 2.4 million square feet of office space, making it among the world’s largest office structures.
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Pentagon
Washington
Merchandise Mart
Chicago
Packaging Crackdown Moves in Congress For Truth in Labeling
Senator Philip A Hart leads a consumer protection push with hearings set for March 6 on a bill to curb misleading packaging. The measure, backed by Kefauver and others, would require clear product information under FDA and FTC regulation for foods drugs and cosmetics with state authority preserved. Violations risk fines up to 1000 and potential jail, though retail and wholesale channels are excluded.
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Neuberger
McNamara
Muskie
Bartlett
Engle
Food and Drug Administration
Federal Trade Commission
Michigan
Hart
Antitrust and Monopoly Subcommittee
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Judiciary Committee
Weekly Food Market Guide Predicts Beef and Pork Surges
The USDA Marketing Service projects higher beef and pork supplies in the first half of the year. Fed cattle marketing may rise 8 to 10 percent from last year and beef prices are lower than a month ago. Pork output will grow this winter and spring after last fall’s large pig crop, with prices expected below last year. Look for bargains on cuts like cuck roasts and pork roasts this week. Lamb
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United States Department of Agricultural Marketing Service
Weekend food buys and seasonal market tips
The note highlights reasonable smoked shoulders and hardy vegetables like carrots onions potatoes and turnips with tomatoes and peppers priced lower this week. Florida strawberries and Michigan hothouse rhubarb arrive as new temptations while citrus supplies tighten after cold damage. Dairy remains ample for Lent with cottage cheese or Cheddar as meat substitutes and frozen fish options offer value.
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Florida
Michigan
Smith Accuses McNamara of Playing Politics With Defense
Special report describes Senator Margaret Chase Smith accusing Defense Secretary McNamara of political maneuvering over a nuclear submarine contract at Kittery Maine. The piece notes reception by Senator Muskie and contrasts Kennedy administration outreach with Eisenhower era practices, highlighting White House and agency coordination.
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Washington
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
Defense S. McNamara
McNamara
Muskie
Eisenhower
House
Lawrence O'Brien
White House
Spain Seeks NATO Membership and Stronger Ties
Madrid reports Spain aims to expand its defense pact with the United States by building its own air defense and seeking American technical aid. The Franco government seeks full NATO membership and greater Western recognition while preparing for possible war, including nuclear training.
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Norway
Holland
West
Wives Demand Protections Over Polygamy in Iran
Iranian women from 22 social and political groups called Monday for ending polygamy and stronger protections for wives in divorce law. They spoke at a Tehran news conference highlighting that current law allows men to divorce without giving a reason.
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Tehran
Iran
Chaplain Appointed By N D Council In Saco
Rev Henry Fournelle was named chaplain of the Nopad council at a Tuesday night meeting in Beach Street hall Saco with President Armand Ouellette presiding. Prayers were said by Mrs Alice Bergeron. Plans were set to send delegates to Lewiston in April for the Maine State Council meeting.
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Henry Fournelle
No Pad — Council
No Onn T
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Saco
Armand Quellette
Alice Bergeron
Lewiston
State of Maine Council
Arthur Dube
Fr. Fournelle
Ouellette
Ernest Chenard
Germain Bourcier
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