Rickover Attacks Progressive Education in School Overhaul
Washington remar ks Rear Adm H G Rickover calls for a complete reform of American public schools. Address prepared for St Alban's School 50th anniversary, he criticizes life adjustment courses and Dewey era ideas, arguing for strict factual knowledge and mind centered education to curb future shortages of scientists and engineers.
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Billboard War Urged by Kuchel on Highway Advertising
Senator Thomas Kuchel urged the public to pressure lawmakers on billboard limits along the interstate system. He backs a plan to reward states that regulate outdoor ads, arguing it serves the traveling public and would distribute 1.5 billion dollars in federal highway funds.
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Rams Headon Police Car Stops Runaway Car
Patrolman Thomas J. Walsh stopped a runaway car by colliding with it in a head on crash on Taylor Street. The vehicle sped toward Geary Street as pedestrians crossed. Walsh and partner George J. Petty escaped the crash unhurt.
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Palace Guard Row Roils Bridges Over Pentagon Plan
Senator Styles Bridges said a White House palace guard withholds information from President Eisenhower. Bridges, ranking Republican on the Armed Services Committee, warned against a single civilian chief and joint chiefs reform. He and Senator Mansfield planned a bill to streamline the Defense Department and reduce civilian aides.
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Woman Attacked with Chlorform Rag in Pasadena
A 52 year old Pasadena woman was assaulted when a man pressed a chloroform soaked rag over her face and threatened fatal harm. Police say this is the third such incident in four days, with the latest victim reporting after she screamed.
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