Mr Wizard Brings Dramatic Science to Teachers
Don Herbert famed Mr Wizard spoke at La Crosse State College teaching techniques to make science lessons engaging He outlined using drama to capture attention raise interest present conflict reach a climax and deliver a clear conclusion His examples included inflating a balloon to illustrate dramatic pacing and efficiency of surprises in demonstrations
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Mr Wizard Demonstrates Science With Everyday Tools
Mr Wizard promotes hands on science using milk bottles forks and corks to teach gravity and air pressure at a junior high program. He urges teachers to let pupils perform demonstrations at home and to go beyond textbooks by discussing trains engines math and geography. A new Mr Wizard color film on electromagnetism is to be released.
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Filipino scientist to study Australian industry links
The United Nations has sent Major Mariano Ruiz a leading Filipino scientist to Australia to study mood pulp paper and plastics industries for potential establishment upon his return to the Philippines.
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Marine Corps Gains Stronger Voice in Policy Making
A Senate House conference agreement strengthens the Marine Corps by granting the commandant a voice on the Joint Chiefs and fixing a 400 000 plus officers strength cap. It also establishes three combat divisions and three air wings while removing a minimum troop size. The plan goes back to Congress for final action.
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Disagreement Over Centralized Military Purchasing Bill
Rep Bonner says the Pentagon wants to kill a bill to centralize military buying, shifting it from his sub committee. Chairman Vinson disputes claims of delay as the House moves the measure to his Armed Services Committee.
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Maryland Governor Signals VP Bid At GOP Convention
Maryland Governor Theo Roosevelt McKeldin indicated he would consider the vice presidential nomination while still backing Gen. Eisenhower for the presidential nomination. He expressed optimism about making the first ballot at the upcoming Chicago GOP convention.
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