The Book Gap in American Schools and Costs
Sylvia Porter reports a vast library shortfall in U S elementary and secondary schools with under half a book per child in many cases and only a fraction of budgets spent on books. The article notes rising enrollments and a new ESEA program to close the gap, plus volunteers supplying 500 000 books to Appalachia and broader efforts to boost access to reading material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Library Association
U.S. Office of Education
Leon Shimkin
Pocket Books
Cial
U.S
Shimkin
Appalachia
Nigerian Prison Aims to Make Inmates Feel More at Home
Lagos Nigeria AP report notes Nigerian prisons now lock inmates in their cells at 9 p.m. instead of 5 p.m. Federal Prison Director F S Giwa-Osagie says the shift is intended to make prisoners feel more at home and improve morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagos
Nigeria
F. S. Giwa-Osagie
Vacation Boom Puts Wisconsin Tourism In Strong Light
Wisconsin vacation facilities run at peak crowds as state boosts ad budget. Officials credit legislature funded advertising and overall prosperity for rising inquiries. Tourists shift patterns with more moving among sites and a growing camping draw alongside traditional resorts.
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la Crosse Tribune
Madison Bureau
Madison
Wisconsin
Harry Thoma
The
Conservation Department
Thoma
Queen Elizabeth I Fashion Highlights From Her Reign
A sketch of Elizabeth I's wardrobe and style, noting 3000 gowns and monthly additions of 20 to 30. Describes the farthingale outfit with a whalebone hoop, a wooden corset, silk stockings, embroidered cloaks, red hair trends, and the evolution of the neck frill aided by starch. Also mentions a Mexico leaflet offer from Uncle Ray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Elizabeth
William Lee
Queen Elizabeth
Hatfield House
English Channel
Europe
Mexico
Unusual Lunch Box Treats Yeast Bread Rockets
Readable segments describe baking two cheese dill braids and a sweet rocket bread. Instructions cover yeast rising mixing kneading and shaping with cheese dill and egg glaze. A second batter method dough can chill and bake in juice cans with frosting rockets as a dessert surprise.
It Takes A While To Learn The Rules By Fess Parker
In a candid AP interview Fess Parker reflects on Hollywood as a brutal jungle with strict rules and a producer driven system. He recounts lean years between Davey Crockett and Daniel Boone, his shift from Western stardom to television work, and his belief that film actors chase art while TV offers steady work and personal satisfaction. He notes Westerns endure in American culture and values both art and commerce in show business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Hollywood
Davey Crockett
Daniel Boone
Tarzan
Vere
Jvaro
Tom Mix
William Boyd
Roy Rogers
Randolph Scott
Gary Cooper
John Wayne
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By Sylvia Porter
the Hall Syndicate, Inc
SPEAS
Speas Company
Nicholson Ave
Kansas City
Ray
Uncle Ray
la Crosse
Publishers Newspaper Syndicate
Hollywood Jungle
Fess Parker
Boone
Ducers
Fact Homemakers
Fort Howard Paper Company
Green Bay, Wisconsin
Ayer Fair
Armour Star
Thuringer
Starkist
Fairlane
Homestead Usda
LTV
Taeil
Maxwell
Louse
Campbell's Tomato
P.m
Homestead
Ag Kore
Dubuque
Sts Wun
Pel
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