The Sensible Way to Study Language
An editorial argues for conversational language learning starting in elementary schools. It notes City College's Adult Division offering Russian Chinese and Italian this fall and cites recommendations from the U S Office of Education and New York State Education Dept to begin language study early. Examples from Long Beach Hicksville and Schenectady illustrate widespread adoption and praise the method over traditional grammar heavy study.
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City College
United States Office of Education
New York State Education Dept
Federal
Long Beach
New York State
Hicksville
L. I
Schenectady
New York
Washington
USA
China
Quemoy
Red
Ampy
Staten Asian
New York City
Joint Chiefs of Staff
City praised for well organized subsidence case
Long Beach officials presented a strong, clear testimony to the state oil and gas supervisor on establishing a subsidence control district. City Attorney Brady led the briefing with Frank Hardesty and Manuel Mayuga backing the call for field wide action to curb subsidence and protect lives and property.
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Tidelands
Long Beach
Dep
Philip J. Brady
Frank J. Hardesty
Manuel N. Mayuga
Harbor Department
Rob Hoffmaster
Jess D. Gilkerson
Oil and Gas
Reason to Rejoice in Humane Slaughter Law
The American Humane Association celebrates President Eisenhower signing the humane slaughter bill requiring meat packers by 1960 to render animals insensible to pain before slaughter. While not criminal to fail to comply, most packers are expected to adopt humane methods, especially for government work. The association plans to push state and local regulations to extend humane standards nationwide.
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American Humane Assn
Eisenhower
American Humane Assny
American Humane, Assn
Code for Politicians Good Start
Democratic and Republican leaders propose a code of conduct to curb dirty campaigning. Candidates would sign a pledge against slander personal vilification whispering campaigns misrepresentation and appeals based on race nationality or creed. The public voice praises the effort while noting campaigns have long been rough and tumble in American politics.
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Jeaders
Missouri
America
Thomas Jefferson
Quotes From Around The Nation Stir Debate And Conflicts
United Press International reports Floyd Robertson in Fort Collins confessed to kidnapping and killing an 18 year old stenographer saying he could not stand to see someone else have a good time. Adlai Stevenson criticizes US foreign policy as clumsy erratic and self righteous. Robbie Reynolds comments on a possible romance rumor between her husband and Elizabeth Taylor and defends it as harmless. In Arkansas police chief Van Russell backs anti integration strikers at Van Buren High School noting students were peaceful while some drew on historical grievances.
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United Press International
Fort Collins
Colo
Floyd Robertson
Hollywood
Robbie Reynolds
Elizabeth Taylor
van Buren
Ark
van Russell
van Buren High School
Plymouth Rock
All Souls Cemetery Planned by Archdiocese in Los Angeles
The chancery office of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles announced a 14Q acre tract purchased last week will be used for a cemetery and named All Souls Cemetery. The land was already dedicated to serve Catholic families in the area.
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Los Angeles
All Souls Cemetery
War With China Warns Ike On Quemoy Policy
Drew Pearson argues Eisenhower opposes a mainland China war and fears loss of allies over Quemoy and Matsu. He traces policy to the Chiis Lobby, Radford influence, and the 7th Fleet’s shift supporting Chiang Kai-shek while later protecting Formosan waters.
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National Security Council
Quemoy
Matsu
United States
Washington
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Radford
Iwo Jima
Korea
Tice
Chiang “Kai-shek
China
U.S
Ike
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Omar Bradley
Chiang
Bradley
States Department
Kai-shek
U. S
7Th Fleet
Formosan
Formosa
Labor Demoralized By Hoffa Split And Meany Reuther Strife
Washington report notes unions face demoralization amid Hoffa's Teamsters expansion and Meany-Reuther feuding. Expulsion cited, yet Teamsters gain new members while local unions sustain contracts. Observes political neutrality vs. union influence and looming 1960 election pressures.
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Washington
Afl-Cio
James RB. Hoffa
Teamsters
Meany
Hoffa
New Drugs Give Hope in Epilepsy Says Dr Jordan
Dr Jordan outlines epilepsy types grand mal and petit mal and explains aura signs, epileptic cry, and postattack amnesia. Electroencephalography now detects brain wave differences aiding prognosis. New drugs and better understanding improve outlook for patients.
Jobs for Long Beach Sparks Traffic Clash on Ocean Blvd
Letter from Curtis Clark of 617 Walnut Ave criticizes plans to widen Ocean Blvd by removing park center strips and street width. He urged abandoning the DeForest Ave extension and questions the broad benefits, accusing the project of primarily benefiting engineers and contractors while threatening parade viewing and flood control schemes. He links the proposal to summers around 1956 bond issues and warns of impact on Bluff Park and local exhibits.
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Long Beach
Ocean Blvd
Bluff Park
American Ave
Benson Sees GOP Gains in Midwest
Secretary of Agriculture Benson said the Republican Party will gain congressional seats in Midwestern farming areas next November. He avoided commenting on the Adams Goldfine gifts matter, stating it is a White House issue and praising Adams as a man of integrity while acknowledging possible unwisely taken actions.
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Benson
Republican Party
Sherman Adams
Bernard Goldfine
Maine
Adams
White House
Goldfine
Truman
Lee
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