Uncle Ray Explores Mexico in Student Letter Series
A reader asks Uncle Ray for Mexico insights for a Spanish class. He quotes a leaflet "Mexico and the Mexicans" describing village huts, stone houses, thick walls for heat and earthquake resistance, patios with tropical plants and fountains, Spanish style balconies, and house uses from storerooms to living space. The article notes hundreds of leaflets printed and offers free copies on request with SASE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
North America
Ray
Clare Kirzmir
Clare
Republic
Africa
Spain
California
War morale and honesty in wartime behavior
The column discusses whether children should endure air raids with their mothers or be kept safe separately, arguing mothers aid resilience and that bomb sheltering is essential. It also notes a study where 45 percent of male students and 38 percent of female students cheated on a vocabulary test, rising with age and driven by competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Caer
F. W. Parr
Sign of intelligence in quick decisions debated
The discussion notes that a sharp thinker with emotional balance tends to act promptly and responsibly. Quick thinkers are described as better balanced emotionally on average, more likely to be correct, and not simply impulsive.
The Peet of the People by Edgar A Guest
A fragmentary poem from Edgar A Guest contemplates ownership and nature. It recalls a ring necked pheasant, a cedar tree view, mourning doves and a cardinal, with reflections on what truly belongs to the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar A. Guest
the Peet of the People
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Trax
Thimble Theater
Popeye
Craungking
Pew
Sweetbriar
Peggy
AVICI
Thas
Donald Duck
Walt Disnet
Bill Conselman and
Charlie Piemk
Lil Abner
C . AM
Joe Palooka
Jerry
Kaiser
Little Annie Rooney
Wwe
PRING
Uncle Ray's
Uncle
Albert E. Wiggam
Uncle Ray
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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