Classroom In The Sky Lights Up Midwest Education Experiment
A converted DC-6 operated by MPATI began regular broadcasts of taped lessons to millions of students across six midwestern states. Based at Purdue University airport, the six ton aircraft beams programs from Purdue to UHF channels, covering a 400 mile radius. Fourteen courses span elementary to college levels in a $10 million voluntary program funded by foundations and private industry.
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Indiana
Midwest Council On Airborne Television Instruction
MPATI
Purdue University
Purdue
South Korea's Army Leads Coup Shaking Democracy
AP correspondent explains that South Korea's military takeover confirms fears of a strong army overpowering civilian rule. The coup follows decades of Rhee era control, rising farmer poverty, and discontent among educated officers who seek reform and a more vigorous regime.
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New York
South Korea
Sygman Rhee
Rhee
Asia
Africa
Egypt
Sudan
Iraq
Thailand
Burma
Pakistan
Turkey
Laos
Congo
Seoul
John M. Chang
Korea
Nasser
Ayub Khan
Chang
Syngman Rhee
America
Command and General Staff School
Kansas
North Korea
Flying Classroom Delivers Lessons by Airborne TV
In Indiana and across the Midwest the Midwest Program on Airborne Television Instruction tests a DC6 flying classroom beaming lessons to 32 schools. Reactions varied from enthusiasm to criticism as MPATI officials report good reception overall and plan for expanded participation next fall.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Judgmen
Indiana
Midwest
MPATI
Purdue University
West Lafayette
Kentucky
Michigan
Ohio
Milwaukee
Stephen Foster School
Mike Kinman
Shery
John Krueger
Chicago
Clara H. Torgerson
Luella Elementary School
Samuel M. Brownell
Detroit
Midwest Council On Airborne Television
Seven McDowell men sentenced in furniture fraud case
Two of seven McDowell County men pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court and drew 18 month prison terms. Four received suspended sentences while a seventh man, John E. Gurley, failed to appear for trial.
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Asheville
N.C
McDowell County
U.S. District Court
Roy E. Gurley
Howard
U.S. Postal
J. A. Callahan
Atlanta
Callahan
John E. Gurley
End of World War I sees change in number of nations
Attorneys noted the world had 71 independent countries after World War I while now there are 111 nations. In a separate case, two Gurley brothers James 24 and Bobby 29 along with R G Boone 22 and J P Bruner 34 were given two year suspended sentences and fined 500 dollars.
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Gurley Brothers
James
Bobby
R. G. Boone
J. P. Bruner
Linville Manning Offers Free Estimates for Local Moves
Linville Manning, a Mayflower Institute graduate, promises to save time, worry, and money by estimating local or long distance moves. Call for a free estimate and full details at Granville Mayflower Bonded Warehouse on Hamilton St. Dial 8820151.
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Rae
Mayflower Institute
Linville
Granville-Mayflower
Granville Bonded Warehouse
S&s. Hamilton
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