Readin' and writin penmanship not a lost art survey
A survey of 5,000 principals nationwide finds 64.4 percent to 35.6 percent say today’s students write as well as or better than a generation ago. Sheaffer reports improved teaching methods and broader literacy efforts credited for the steadier handwriting quality.
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Ben Grauer Stars Gather For Footlights and Kliegights
A parade of show business legends lined up for Ben Grauer’s new daytime show with guest shots offered free. Ed Wynn Oscar winner Jose Ferrer Ralph Bellamy Edward Everett Horton Victor Moore Robert Sterling Susan Douglas Arthur Treacher Barbara Bel Geddes William Eythe joined the cast. Jack Benny plans a screen return in Somebody Loves Me.
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Ben Grauer
Ben
Ed Wynn
Jose Ferrer
Ralph Bellamy
Edward Everett Horton
Victor Moore
Robert Sterling
Susan Douglas
Arthur Treacher
Barbara Bel Geddes
William Eythe
The Fiction Corner Reveals a Bitter Secret Unfolding
Beth confronts Gretchen Carter at a spring ball after Mrs. Luther hints at betrayals. Phil, Gretchen, and Beth's suspicions surge as she follows a chance encounter on the terrace. The dramatic revelation comes when she discovers Gretchen with Dave Luther, her husband.
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Gretchen Carter
Hempton Country Club
Beth
Craigs
Dorothy Craig
Dorothy
Mrs Luther
Dave Luther
Crossword Puzzle Clues
A full set of across and down clues listing definitions for a themed crossword puzzle with multiple entries. Includes references to common terms for points, animals, measures, tools, and misc words across various lengths and categories.
Roll-Back on Meat Prices Urges Early Shopping
The piece explains roll-back pricing by butchers, noting supply limits and the need to buy early to avoid shortages. It cites that meat consumes about 5.6 percent of national income, equating to 235 million dollars weekly and 435 million pounds for civilian use, and offers thrift tips for beef, lamb, veal, and pork with practical cuts and left-over ideas.
Home Run Race Shapes Up for 1951 Season
The piece contrasts Ralph Kiner and Gil Hodges as top homer contenders, notes Hodges’ rising pace since 1948, and mentions Ted Williams and Westlake as other lifts. It discusses Dodgers strong lineup including Abrams Reese Snider Robinson and Furillo, and highlights bullpen strain on Page Konstanty. It also notes the All Star outlook and rising major league crowds in horse racing and track events.
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Grassroots MacArthur Testimony Seeks Congress Over President
The piece argues generals owe allegiance to Congress as the ultimate authority, criticizing Bradley for defying a committee, and claiming MacArthur’s firing stemmed from political quarrel. It warns the inquiry harmed national unity and warned Stalin of American disunity, urging an end to the probe.
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Meat price reductions at retail stall debate widens
Community asks if lower meat prices really exist or if talk of discounts remains unacted. Shoppers report mixed experiences as merchants assess costs and demand. Local officials monitor market data for signs of price relief.
Farmer's meat discount reaches only promises for buyers
The farmer has offered reductions on his meat animals but consumers have yet to receive the lower prices. So far only promises exist, with buyers awaiting material bargains.
Balanced Farming Lifts ARKADELPHIA Business
In Arkal delphia, bankers credit improved farming practices with boosting local deposits. Ten years ago a cotton crop failure hurt merchants, but the town moved away from a single crop system toward a diversified farming program that supports the economy.
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