Pittsburg Boy Reads 10 000 Words a Minute
Pittsburg youth Bill Carmack a 17 year old from Mt. Washington can read at 90 000 words per minute in tested sessions and has reached 40 000 words per minute in some instances His speed reading was shown during a spring speed reading course at South Hills High School Principal Roy Z Mattera notes his uncanny ability to glance and summarize pages In one test he read 1500 words on Alexander the Great and accurately described military strategy and two dates within 15 seconds Critics say comprehension remains variable with a notable misstep on Orwell Animal Farm but teachers say he regularly passes comprehension tests Bill plans to attend Salem College to study human relations and youth work and enjoys swimming and camping while aiming for a career as a Professional Boy Scout worker
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburg
Bil Carmack
Mt. Washington
Wille
South Hills Rich School
Pittsburgh ‘Post-Gazette
Roy Z. Mattera
Bill
Alexander the Great
Bil
Tim
Alexander
Lise M. Murphy
Hercent
George Orwell
Carmack
Ganon
Salem
W. Va
Two Elections, Same Goal for New Purdy School Board
In Purdy Missouri residents of a new school district endured a second vote after the first failed to produce a quorum due to polling shortages. The delayed election aimed to elect a school board and organize governance for the district.
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Purdy
Census on disease protection survey set for September week
The Census Bureau will measure disease protection levels in 86 sample areas nationwide during the September 16 week. Interviews in selected households will ask about lip shots oral vaccines for those under 50 and inoculation data for children 14 and under. Interviewer is Mrs Louis Raymond of Corry.
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Erie
Byeau
Bureau
Philadelphia
Census Bureau
Louis Raymond
Corry
Penn Coed Aids FDA Study On Cancer Drug Ineffectiveness
Ruth Kessler a 20 year old Penn senior who worked for the FDA and helped analyze infra red absorption on a team that identified krebloven as a common amino geld creatine revealing the drug to be ineffective in treating cancer. She said she was not supposed to discuss the experiments before the official announcement and hopes to attend medical school after graduating.
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Rhiladelphia
University of Pennsylvania
U.S. Food and Drug
Ruth Kessler
Silver Spring
Welfare Department
Miss Kessley
Miss Kessler
FDA
Penn
Max Morath Ragtime Pianist Known for TV Image
Denver profile of Max Morath, ragtime pianist for television and recordings. He is noted for always flashing a cigar in public, though he says he hates cigars but cannot escape the image.
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Max
Denver
Max Morath
School Lunch Menus Across Weeks and Days
The document lists school lunch menus for Wright, Dean, Sunetway, and Spartansburg, detailing daily meals with items like noodle and pork bake, chicken noodle soup, macaroni and cheese, and beef stew. It includes accompaniments such as cheese slices, fruit cups, milk, and desserts, with varying weekday plans and occasional misspellings.
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Eptember
Wright School
Harvard
Dean School
Rabies Case Reported in Erie County Health Officials Warn
A rabies case is confirmed in Erie County after a skunk bite incident. The animal was killed and laboratory analysis showed rabies. Health authorities urge vaccination for dogs and wary handling of wild animals to prevent spread. Public health notes indicate Ohio faces widespread rabies activity this year. Vaccination timing and dog protection guidance are included for residents.
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Gwaedares
Erie County
P. S. Shilbert
Hite
Rrie County Health Services
State Health Department
Ohio
Military Tensions Rise Over McNamara Defense Policy
The article reports deepening strains between Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara and senior military leaders over defense policy and the TFX fighter program. General Grove W. Anderson publicly warned against suppressing dissent from officers, fueling talk that his stance contributed to his retirement and impending move to Portugal as ambassador. McNamara defends close military consultation, noting chiefs were sought hundreds of times and their advice deemed essential.
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Med
Saga
Military Ten
Anderson
McNamara
Portugal
Maxwell D. Taylor
Eisenhower
Taylor
Army
Kennedy
Hell
Pentagon
Joint. Chiefs of Staff
Five handicapped workers start Bloomsburg shop venture
Five handicapped Pennsylvanians trained at Blaze Vocational Rehabilitation Center in Johnstown plan to open a Bloomsburg shop. They will offer services in electrics, appliance repair, radio and TV repair, jewelry engraving, shoe repair, and arts and crafts. The venture is backed by the Labor and Industry Department. Opening slated for Tuesday with state and local officials attending.
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Bloomsburg
API
Blaze
Johnstown
Labor and Industry Departments
Bureau of Vocational ‘Rehabilitation
Paul W. Loser Jr
Lebanon
Wayne Thompson
Sharon
Janice Novak
Freeland
Anthony R. Tasson
Hooversville
Howard A. ‘Raver
Kingston
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KODAK
Kadopak
Fom
Studio & Photo Supply HS South First Avenue
jPlan Census On
Spartansburg
Rambler
America
Borstorff & Fitch
First Avenue
Secuert
Anitals
D” Defense
Aldionh McNamara
Tinkform
Grove W. Anderson
SS Family Discount Center
North Center St. Corry
Helene Curtis
Penn, Champ
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