Rafferty Critiques Supreme Court on School Prayer
Editorial quotes Dr Max Rafferty California state superintendent condemning the view that Supreme Court prayer rulings are sacred. He argues courts are not untouchable, compares the court to a three legged stool and warns against concentrating power, urging overruling by constitutional means when necessary.
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Max Rafferty
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
U. S. Supreme Court
Misguided Boycott Against Pledge Sparks Civil Rights Debate
An Oakland dispute over a potential boycott of the Pledge of Allegiance drew sharp warnings from responsible Black leaders who urged restraint. They argued boycotters risk undermining progress by attacking a national symbol and called for focus on real equality goals.
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NAACP
Oakland
Keycett
English Language Quiz Review and Corrections
A sequence of questions and items assessing grammar pronunciation spelling and word meanings. Topics include correct phrasing to use let us proceed pronunciation of retort chasten cessa tion and pronunciation rules for several words with suggested corrections and examples.
Mechanized teaching cannot replace human guidance
Sydney Harris argues that true teaching hinges on personal human contact, not impersonal devices. He cites Socrates, Plato, and notions of justice to warn that the humanities require direct, living interaction for real meaning and moral formation.
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M. V. C. Jeffries
Lord Lindsay
Socrates
Illia era begins with cautious optimism in Argentina
Holmes Alexander examines Argentina's 1963 turning point under President-elect Illia. American firms report strong sales and rising credit while awaiting policy clarity on oil contracts and investment guarantees, signaling a tentative recovery tempered by concerns over state role and Yankee interests.
Automation optimism guides a brighter job future
Barry Geldweter argues automation will boost employment if managed with training and mobility. He says resist old anti machine sentiment and view automation as a driver for better paying jobs, noting past shifts like buggy whip makers moving into auto industry roles. He urges personal responsibility and flexible skills to seize opportunities.
Harvard Roots of Americanism Weakness in Education
The essay argues many colleges fail to teach American history, allowing Soviet indoctrination. Harvard and other institutions are blamed for neglecting American history in curricula and entrance standards. It warns that Soviet education molds youth to scorn Western ideas, contrasting with the need to emphasize American birth and struggles.
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America
Kremlin
Free West
Going Steady Sparks Tragedy Caution for Parents
Letter from readers condemns steady dating among youths, warning that early marriages and emotional un readiness lead to tragedy. It argues parents should say no and limit steady relationships to prevent risky adult-like pressures on teens. The piece urges stricter guidance despite peer norms.
Letters mix sport, commerce and state dept critique
A civic group warns holiday bowl commercialism threatens voluntary leadership and libraries while a separate State Department critique urges investigation of officials and Hiss restoration efforts. The page prints quiz Qs on shellac resin, city populations, Nebuchadnezzar, sassafras, and land turtle terms.
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Cleveland
State Dept
Senate Internal Security
State Department
Gleveland
Denmark
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