New Pittsburgh Harrisburg Turnpike Marks Beginning of Superhighway Era
The 160 mile Pittsburgh to Harrisburg turnpike opens this fall with plans to extend 112 miles to Philadelphia. It promises 105 mph test runs, cloverleaf interchanges, tunnels, and no traffic lights. Costing 70 million dollars, funded by a $20 million PWA grant and $41 million RFC bonds, tolls will apply and later the road will join the state system.
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Roosevelt publicity edge could aid third term bid
Washington digest notes President Roosevelt benefits from constant news coverage across newspapers radio and newsreels. It contrasts with Wendell Willkie whose campaign gets less emphasis in films, while officials boast broad publicity clout behind the administration and Charles Michelson.
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Roosevelt
Wendell Willkie
White House
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Educator Sees Scarce Vocational Guidance in U S High Schools
New York report notes only 6 percent of the 23 082 public high schools have counselors or vocational guidance half time. Clarence E Lovejoy of Columbia University says one adviser serves 3 100 pupils and urges parents to push for better guidance nationwide.
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Clarence E. Lovejoy
Columbia University
Child Accident Rate Increases in October
Chicago report shows October and May high for student accidents in 1340 yearbook. Kindergarten proves safest with six accidents per 100000 student days causing half day absences or medical attention.
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National Safety Council
Volunteer enlistment may fill 400000 Army quota by Jan 1 1941
Reports from across the nation indicate the first 400000 Soldiers quota for 1941 may be filled by volunteers without a nationwide draft. Oldtimers cite large World War I enlistments as precedent amid evolving draft expectations through October 16.
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Washington
President’s Advantage In News Over Politics Analyzed
Carter Field argues the President gains a news edge while opponents are viewed through a political lens by reporters and editors. He analyzes the extent and impact of this advantage for the upcoming election in his column this week.
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