Regents Approve Merit Salary Increases For Teachers
The state board of normal school regents approved merit salary increases for faculty at nine state colleges. Increases run 335 to 340 dollars yearly, cover about 90 percent of staff under a committee formula, with a $600 cap. Top salary Schedule raised to 5,200 dollars annually. Several $500 positions added for Milwaukee and other colleges for administrative duties. Incidental tuition for rural courses rises to 54 dollars yearly. A plan for automatic president raises was deferred.
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Milwaukee
State Board of Normal School Regents
Regents’ Education Committee
Milwaukee College
UN Palestine Commission Warns of Repercussions Over Irgun Executions
The United Nations Palestine commission voiced apprehension Monday about possible repercussions if Britain executes three Irgun Zvai Leumi members. It suggested the action could affect UN credibility and regional stability.
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Jerusalem
United Nations Palestine Commission
Irgun Zvai Leumi
U. N. Tree
First Commercial SubstitutE for Natural Rubber Marketed in 1932
In 1932 an American firm marketed the first commercially successful substitute for natural rubber. The breakthrough created a new product category and shifted supply dynamics for tires and industrial goods.
Public Backing Grows For Taft Hartley Provisions
A Princeton based American Institute of Public Opinion survey shows the public broadly supports key Taft Hartley provisions. Voters favor open shop over closed shop, demand union financial reporting, oppose featherbedding, back cooling off periods, and favor banning jurisdictional strikes and strikes in public utilities. Public sentiment also supports higher minimum wage and praises unions as beneficial despite wage and labor practice criticisms.
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Princeton
N. J
Truman
Institute
Our Children Should Not Skip Basic Education
The piece argues against advancing children grades for administrative reasons and urges a full curriculum for fast learners while younger children stay in appropriate early grades. It warns skipping grades harms development and recommends nurturing reading with parent-provided books and Dr. Patria's leaflet P-8 for guidance.
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Costa
Patri
New York
N. Y
U S Navy Crews Visit Sydney on Task Force 38 Tour
Robert G. Secord and R C Luce seamen first class visited Sydney with Task Force 38 ships. The 14 ship group marks the first large U S warship visit to Australia since the war. Crews joined a Sydney parade and Royal Australian Navy sporting events after equator crossing rites.
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Robert G. Secord
USN
L. H. Secord
Grove Street
Chikaskia
R. C. Luce
E. L. Luce
R. C. la Crosse
Laffey
Sydney
Australia
U. S
Royal Australian Navy
Equator
Stamp Collectors Estimated At Up To One Million
Stamp selling firms estimate there are between 500000 and one million postage stamp collectors in the United States, highlighting a large and active hobby audience.
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United States
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