Worry Clinic on Teaching Degrees and Student Ties
In Dr. George W. Crane’s column case R-379 Roy K. a 26 year old popular high school teacher faces pressure from a PhD holding brother who claims only advanced degrees ensure good teaching. Crane argues personal charisma and salesmanship matter most, with degree status as a mere indicator, citing Dr. H H Goddard’s teaching methods and the need to engage students by knowing them.
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George W. Crane
Roy K
Roy
Crane
Dr X’s seminar on motivation ends with class asleep
A former University of Pennsylvania staffer recalls Dr X teaching an advanced seminar for 38 graduates in school administration. He urged motivating students with ardent interest, yet 17 of the 38 slept, unnoticed by him. The anecdote ends with a pitch for a “Test for a GOOD Teacher.”
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PTA
Toad Freed From Concrete Tomb in Okarchie Bank Block
A wrecking crew in Okarchie Oklahoma cracked a concrete block from a bank building dating to 1907 and liberated a live toad sealed inside. Air and insects had entered through cracks over time. After rewards of bugs, the toad died suddenly. The article also notes peacocks at King Solomon's court and mentions asphalt as a sound deadener in auto body work.
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Okarche
Okla
President Will Probably Wait Before Announcing Decision
James Marlow analyzes Eisenhower's second illness and its impact on his 1956 re election prospects. Doctors say no direct link between illnesses, but full duties won t resume for a month, pushing a mid July decision as voters weigh fitness for a possible second White House term.
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James Marlow
Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Senhower
Eisan-hower
Car struck by high voltage wire in Phoenix scare
Phoenix story describes a car halted outside by a fallen 12,000 volt wire. Firemen say the arc sounded like thunder and would have electrocuted occupant Tripp if he touched the door handle. The wire melted a three inch slit in the car hood.
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Phoenix
Atrix
Hig
Bike Parking Problem at Michigan Campus
ANN ARBOR Mich. Bi cycles dominate campus transport with over 4000 bikes but only 1050 parking spaces exist. Students complain about the shortage as bicycles outnumber stalls.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Write-In Push Sets Boyne City Mayor Contest
In Boyne City Michigan Harry Tompkins again sought the mayoralty by filing a petition to qualify Sam Arbuckle as candidate. Arbuckle previously won elections. in the latest race Tompkins ran as a write-in and won with 280 write-in votes to 170 for Arbuckle.
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Boyne
City
Mich
Harry Tompkins
Sam Arbuckle
Arbuckle
Tompkins
Tompking
St Joseph Aspirin 200 Tablet Bottle Ad
A vintage advertisement touts St Joseph Aspirin with a 200 tablet bottle for 79 cents offering fast relief and extra savings. The copy emphasizes accessibility and economy for handy use.
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St. Joseph
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