School Army integration urged in US education debate
A wartime education proposal argues for combining secondary schooling with military training. Advocates note practical courses like First Aid, Map Reading, signaling, and sanitation could raise safety and reduce casualties. Proponents cite Swiss, Swedish, and Soviet Russian models as evidence.
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Normandy
Tewksbury
Pearson
Switzerland
Sweden
Union of South Africa
Presidents Commission On Universal Training
Karl Compton
Lowell
Gloucester
Boston
Military integrated schooling praised at Fort Knox
The article notes Culver Staunton and Admiral Billard Academy joining military and civilian curricula. Major Pearson visited Fort Knox in 1948 observing a unit that blends secondary education with training. Dr Compton cites universal support for universal training if all Americans could see the experiment. Superintendent Pearson argues no democratic erosion from military imagery in schools citing Swiss and Swedish examples as positive.
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Culver, Staunton
Admiral Billard Academy
Pearson
Army
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Compton
America
Switzerand
Sweden
Ann Giles Returns From Hyattsville Visit
Concord Massachusetts announces Ann Giles daughter of Edmund W Giles selectman and Mrs Giles recently returned from Hyattsville Maryland where she was guest of Miss Molly Turner during the exchange of students between Hyattsville High School and Concord High School. Also a note from England reports Cookham Dean judge T H Copas bitten by a pig while judging at an agricultural show he was treated in hospital then returned to the show and awarded second prize.
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Concord
Ann Giles
Selectman
Edmund W. Giles
Ae He Coln
Hyattsville
Maryland
Molly Turner
Cookham
Divorce Libel Filed in Massachusetts Probate Court
A libel for divorce has been filed by Eleanor A. Murphy against Floyd J. Murphy in Massachusetts Probate Court. The court requires a written appearance within twenty one days. the notice is dated July seventeenth and signed by Judge John C. Leggat.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Floyd J. Murphy
Eleanor A. Murphy
John C. Leggat
Bedford Wedding Unites Nancy Griswold Jones and Charles Barrington
Nancy Griswold Jones, a Bedford primary teacher, and Charles F. Barrington wed at Bedford's St. Ous church. The ceremony featured organist Bert H. Dunbar and a reception at a local home. Bridesmaid Edith P. Hall led in green chiffon, flowers included roses and lilies of the valley. The couple plans his return to study at New Hampshire University this fall.
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Bedford
Nancy Griswold Jones
Charles F. Barrington
Roe
Bert .H. Dunbar
Batiste
Esa
Darcie
Edith P. Hall
Sandwich
Paine
Ica
Janet A. Ter
Mg Bava Wiens
Carrie
Mike
Lee A. Young
Poe
Penta
Whittimore
Ton
New Hampshire Uni*4
North Road
Day Camp At Fort Pond Opens Monday
Maynard The Summer Day Camp at Fort Pond sponsored by the Public Relations Committee of the United Co operative Society will start next Monday July 24 and run through August 4. Activities include swimming group singing crafts folk dancing and hikes with a scheduled bus route from Maynard Main Coop at 9 am to South Acton Post Office at 9 10 and West Acton Centre at 9 20.
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Maynard
Fort Pond
United Co-Operative Society
Spor
Coop
Main Street
South Acton Post Office
West Acton Centre
Builder of New Home in Wayland by Collins Family
West Concord resident Lawrence F Collins of Old Marlboro Road is building a new home in Wayland. He runs a local business and plans to move his wife and two children into the residence this fall.
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West Concord
Lawrence F. Collins
Old Marlboro Rboad
Wayland
Leave Fort Pond for Maynard at 4 p.m
A schedule notes travel from Fort Pond to Maynard at 4 p.m. The notice promotes buying U. S. Savings Bonds.
Acton Couple Hosts Fractured Evening Event
An Acton couple hosted a reception at their home with guests including Harold Bang, Thompson, and Mrs. Maria Meigs, with Mrs. Edward Madama assisting. Carol Ann Cunningham, living with the Flint family in South Adams, is visiting her aunt in Medford.
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Mate Acton
Beat Aston
Harold Y. Bang
Ea. Pee
Thompson
Maria Meigsand
Edward Madama
Carol Ann Cunningham
Whist Party at St Elizabeth’s Supports Local Church
West Acton held a whist party at St Elizabeth’s hall benefiting the church. Prizes went to W Millis Stella Klufts Elizabeth Tourville and Frances Tomys. high scores by D Shea William Wall Mrs A Wetherbee Mrs M Campbell Ida Gruber Ruth Millis Mae Mehegan Frances Tomys Arthur Wetherbee and Mrs Bertha Stone. Next event set for Saturday night July 22.
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West Acton
St. Elizabeth's Hall
St. Elizabeth’s Church
W. Millis
Stella Klufts
Elizabeth Tourville
Frances Tomys
D. Shea
William Wall
A. Wetherbee
M. Campbell
Ida Gruber
Ruth Millis
Mae Mehegan
Arthur Wetherbee
Bertha Stone
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Tarkeye
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