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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1959

Page

14

Brainpower gap between the United States and rivals

University president Dr. Eric A. Walker argues that China and the Soviet Union outstrip the United States in brainpower due to larger populations. He warns the U.S. underuses its gifted minds and calls for expanded education, early screening, and two year associates in science to free top intellects for major discoveries amid growing global population and resource needs.

University Park China Soviet Union Pennsylvania State University Eric A. Walker Walker Milton Eisenhower Christian K. Arnold

Sam Lile Smith Fisher Joins Chemstrand Purchasing

Sam Lile Smith Fisher, director of purchasing at Chemstrand, announced today his long tenure with the company began July 15 1957. A Fulton Kentucky native and Auburn alumnus, he previously served in the U S Civil Service and farmed in North Alabama. He is a World War II Air Force veteran and resides at 408 16th Ave SE.

Wisconsin engineering students recall class days with retiring professor

Madison engineers recall their days in class as Prof. Joseph D. Livermore nears retirement. Livermore has taken photographs of his course era, offering a visual memory of student work and campus life.

Madison Wis University of Wisconsin Joseph D. Livermore Livermore

Sweetwater High Maps Notable Student Names Mixup

In San Diego, California at Sweetwater High School the long serving teacher ends a 25 year run by giving each student a class picture. The report notes a mix up naming with two pupils Tom Large and Tom Small and mentions a 230 pound football player.

San Diego Calif Sweetwater High School Tom Large Tom Small

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