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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1958

Page

5

Does Classroom TV Have Real Place In Education

This Hagerstown MD report reviews two years of an ambitious classroom television experiment. It finds benefits alongside drawbacks and notes costs and limited daily usage across grades. It highlights teacher views, funding sources, and expanding reach from eight to 48 schools.

G. K. Hodenfield Hagerstown, Md Hagerstown William B. Brish Washington County Brish Fund For the Advancement of Education Electronics Industry Assn Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Maryland

Horoscope for Stars Sdy Estre lli ta and Birthday Influences

The daily outlook highlights auspicious personal matters over business, with Eve ning vibrations favoring new friendships. September brings harmony at home and romance. thrift and resourcefulness help year end finances. Monday warns against deception and rash promises. September and August–October promise activity, with careful budget planning.

Eisenhower Extends Defense Production Act to 1960

President Eisenhower signed a bill extending the Defense Production Act for two more years to June 30, 1960. The move maintains authority to assure prompt performance on contracts for guided missiles and other essential defense procurement as the act nears its prior expiration.

Washington Eisenhower

TV classroom project costs eyed for Hagerstown

Industry sources estimate that a two camera one studio system would cost about 48850 with film equipment or 33350 without it, a minimum figure for the Hagerstown project. Miss Lucille Miller notes classroom television has potential but is not a cure all and requires planning and teamwork.

Hagerstown Lucille Miller Pangborn Elementary

Tuscaloosans Will Entertain State Lawmakers

Tuscaloosa delegates host Alabama legislators from 15 West and Central Alabama at the Stafford Hotel. State Sen Albert Boutwell, candidate for lieutenant governor, also invited. The event emphasizes food and fellowship as feuds are set aside for the gathering. Delegation members include Rep A J Callahan Rep Arthur Louis Ferguson and Sen Ryan deGraffenried.

Tuscaloosan Alabama Coun Tus County Albert Boutwell Stafford Hotel Tuscaloosa Rep A. J. Callahan Arthur Louis Ferguson Ryan deGraffenried

Woman Seeks World Record For 83 Years At Church

Miss Jennie Powers age 86 will be honored at Westside Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia for 83 years of perfect Sunday School attendance. Despite last February’s heavy snow two men carried her to a service, the record built at Westside Church stands as a world record claim by church officials.

Philadelphia Jennie Powers Westside Presbyterian Church Westside

Lions Set Tuesday Meet Preview of New Lions Officers

Decatur Lions Club will meet Tuesday at 12 10 p m at Woodalls Barbecue on Old Moulton Rd. The program previews officers installed June 17 led by President I E Self who will seek views for the coming year. New officers include Roy P Wymbs Ned Frazier Guy Walker Russell Humphrey James S Edwards C C Acker and Charles M Parker.

Decatur Lions Club Woodall Old Moulton Self Lions Club Lyons Hotel I. E. Self Roy P. Wymbs Ned Frazier Guy Walker Russell Humphrey James S. Edwards C. C. Acker Charles M. Parker

Chamber War ns Cataract Cure Scam Warns Rural Victims

The National Better Business Bureau warns of a revival of a cataract cure scam in rural areas. A 75 year old man paid $1,750 after two operators examined his glasses and claimed a liquid would cure his cataracts. Similar offers of liquid radium treatment range from $300 to $475. Police should be informed of such itinerant doctors. The note adds Iowa derives its name from a Sioux tribe.

Better Business Bureaus Chamber of Commerce National Better Business Bureau Chamber

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