Who Is Dr. Flesch Why Johnny Can't Read Critics Explain
A Kansas University education professor analyzes Rudolf Flesch and his book Why Johnny Can’t Read. The piece surveys Flesch’s background, shifts to adult readability, and summarizes early reviews from Library Journal Newsweek Time and the San Francisco Examiner.
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Dr. Flesch
Dresant
Tadolf Flesch
Johnny
Caval M. Slaugh
Kansan University
Kansas Association of Teachers of
Magleh
National Council of Teachers of
Emrilah
Dora Vo Smith
University of Minnesota
Rudolf Flesch
Lawrence
Flesch
Library Journal
Manly
Newsweek
William S. Gray
Unesco
W. S. Gray
Gray
Hay
Time Magazine
Time
Ruth Dunbar
Chicago Sun-Times
The
San Francisco Examiner
Road Slaughter Continues From Holiday Travel
The nation faced a deadly Independence Day weekend as highway deaths rose past 277 by 10 a.m. with 504 total fatalities from traffic and related accidents. The National Safety Council appealed for a halt to the toll urging drivers to join in reducing highway deaths during the peak travel period.
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National Safety Council
Ned Dearborn
Associated Press
India Reds Use Build-Up as Weapon in Village Program
India's Communist party today pressed a new line to use the vast community development scheme partly financed by American aid as a political weapon. The party, which previously boycotted the village program, issued a Polit Bureau resolution to unite leftists including dissidents from Nehru's Congress party.
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India
Reds
New Delhi
Communist Party
Politbureau
Nehru
Congress Party
Wreck Kills Texas Woman and Injures Seven
A crash last night near Arp Texas left one woman dead and seven people hospitalized after a car struck a truck and spilled cotton bales onto the highway. The deceased was Nora Williams of Arp Texas.
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Texas
Tex
Nora/ Aime Williams
No. 1 U S Summer Holiday Celebrations
The United States marks its 179th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with nationwide celebrations from beaches to parades. President Eisenhower rests at Camp David and will return to Washington as Americans observe fireworks and patriotic events, including in the Philippines where independence day is celebrated.
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Associated Press
United States
Philadelphia
Washington Monument
New York
Eisenhower
Camp David
Maryland
Washington
Philippine Islands
Eight Die in Iowa Highway Collision Near Iowa City
A two car crash on Highway 6 near Iowa City killed eight people including Mrs. Clarence Wichmann and her three daughters, Max Williams and his wife and daughter, and Bart Lowry. One child survived with two broken legs. another, Ruth Ann Wichmann, died en route. Clarence Wichmann was injured critically.
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Town City
Yowa
Columbus
Ohio
Cherokee
N. C
Lake Hopatcong
N. J
Chicago
Seattle
Oakland
Leslie
Mich
Oklahoma
Iowa City
Iowa
Here
Clarence Wichmann
Homestead
Town
Donna Jeans
Ruth Ann
Jeanne
Max Williams
Moline
Vivian
Lisa
Bart Lowry
Williamses
Farmer
University Hospital
Randy Lee Williams
Wichmann
Highway 6
Clingis
Ruth Ann Wichmann
Russians unveil new supersonic jet fighters at Air Force Day show
Foreign observers witnessed Russia display its latest air power in Moscow at Tushino Airfield. The highlight was 48 new supersonic single jet fighters flashing by. A sleek twin engined jet transport drew cheers along with 50 twin jet fighters and multiple bombers. An aerial ballet featured a flap wing radio controlled glider in its second year.
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Moscow
Russia
Tushino
Bananas Exported From Jamaica Wrapped in Plastic Film
The Department of Agriculture announced that all Jamaica bananas exported to the United Kingdom will soon be peeled in polyethylene film. The move, ordered by the Jamaican Banana Board, aims to improve preservation though officials did not detail benefits.
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Wallington
Department of Agriculture
Damaica
United Kingdom
Jamaican Banana Board
Youth Dies In Auto Crash Near Hutchinson
In Kansas, 16 year old Paul Alfaro of Hutchinson was killed in a car crash five miles west of Wichita. Three other occupants were injured and 21 year old James E. McGuigan of Wichita was reported in critical condition.
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Wichita
W.paul Alfaro
Hutchinson
Kas
Here
James E. McGuigan
Navy Fliers Rest From Red Attack in Alameda
Navy fliers injured when Neptune patrol bomber downed by Soviet MIGs over the Bering Sea are recovering in Oak Knoll Naval Hospital. Wives await at Alameda NAS as transport plane lands from Anchorage with eight wounded crew members. Names include Elmer R. Janke Thadeus Maijarz Martin Berg David Assard Edward Benke Charles Shields Donald Sonnek.
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Oakland
Calif
Bering Sea
Oak Knoll Naval Hospital
Alameda
Naval Air Station
Anchorage
Alaska
Nellie Janke
Elmer R. Janke
Thaddeus Maijarz
Thad Jr
Martin E. Berg
Ens
David G. Assard
Perryville
Conn
Edward* Benke
Chicago
Charles W. Shields
Clawson
Mich
Donald E. Sonnek
Minnesota Lake, Minn
Hope Fliers Declared Lost After Pacific Search
The U S Navy and Air Force said they virtually abandoned hope of locating two Marine fliers missing after their jet vanished over the Pacific near Tokyo eight days earlier. The search, covering about 83 000 square miles, was scaled back with planes to inspect only mountain peaks islands and coast lines while ships continued a rain hunt.
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Tokyo
U.S. Navy
Air Force
Pacific
Navy
Nationals Jets Hit by Migs Near Formosa
Four Chinese Nationalist Thunderjets were attacked by four Communist MIGs north of Matsu Island about 100 miles north of Formosa. One MIG was heavily damaged and fled. All Nationalist planes returned safely after a 10 minute air battle, according to Nationalist Air Force headquarters.
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Taipei
Formosa
Matsu Island
Lawrence Horse Show finale stars stakes battles tonight
The 1955 Lawrence Horse Show closes with six stakes events at the 4-H Fair Grounds. About 2,000 to 2,500 attendees expected tonight amid competing for best of show honors from roughly 400 entries and prior winners. Weather has been favorable as officials aim for another large crowd after a record turnout last year.
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Lawrence
American Legion
Answers Revealing On Summer Terms In Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City school officials polled 325 high school students about summer school motives. Of those, 105 were enrolled to makeup failed subjects, while others sought extra topics to ease future terms. Remarks included a 17 year old admitting goofing off and a 16 year old girl saying she flirted with boys.
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Oklahoma City
Search Continues For Car Linked In Topeka Murder
Douglas County and Kansas Bureau of Investigation officers search for a two tone green 1948 Buick with a spot light and possible windshield visor in the fatal shooting of 18 year old Paul Eugene Denning near Lawrence. A man 45 to 50, baldish, is suspected as the shooter. two Topeka youths charged with grand larceny following robberies in Lawrence. Russell Viers, 16, released on bond. Jimmie Johnson, 16, held in county jail.
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Douglas County
Kansas Bureau of Investigation
Lawrence
Russell Viers
Jimmie Johnson
Hutchinson Doctor Robert Jones Dies after Illness
A prominent retired Hutchinson physician Dr. Robert Jones died yesterday after a two month illness. He was 73. The obituary notes his long service in Hutchinson and his role in the local medical community.
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Hutchinson, W
Hutchinson
Robert ¥. Jones
Independence Day Holiday Activities and Weather Prospects
Independence Day events fill area plans with fireworks displays and a horse show as residents enjoy fires, dinners, and harvest finishing. Lawrence enjoys fair temps near 50s to 90s with possible afternoon showers, while nationwide accident toll rises but Douglas County reports no major incidents. Notable local tragedies include a dynamite mishap injuring Lorenzo Smith near Tonganoxie, a drowning of 11-year-old Ronald Herrod near Lansing, and a fatal car-train crash on U.S. 50 near Gardner.
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Lawrence
Douglas County
Lorenzo Smith
Tonganoxle
Smith
Tonganoxie
Don, Braueer
Leavenworth County
Les
Mar Pounds
Brauer
Leavenworth
Ronald “Lee Herrod
Lansing
U.S. 50
Gardner
Johnson County
George Parson
Kansas City
Kas
Teepee Junction
Christine
Coleman
Topeka
Kee
Joe Nez
Haskell Institute
Nex
Patrick Begay
St Joseph Woman Dies In Mishap Near Oneida
A 41-year-old woman from St Joseph Missouri died after a two car collision near Oneida Kansas. Her name was not released and two grandchildren John Bennett aged 5 and Mike 4 escaped injury. The accident occurred Saturday and the Williams family was in the hospital for treatment. Jayhawk Motors advertised open until 9 p m.
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St. Joseph
Oneida
Seneca
Kan
Glen Williams
John. Bennett
Mike
Kansas City
Weather Race Report Missing Data
Fragmentary OCR notes show a weather related race timing or petro data with unclear figures. Readable terms include Sanat peta and 160 but key event, place, and date are not legible. Further clarification required to produce a precise headline and summary.
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University of Kansas
Rudolf Flench
Vienna
Austria
University of Vienna
America
Columbia University
Europe
School of Library Service
Teachers College
CBS
OPA
A. H. Lass
Harper and Brothers
Sehee Research Associates
Reader's Digest
Iagi
Bobby
Paula Crown
John Crown
Journal-World Photo
Righ Clarkson
U.S
Jayhawk Motors
Best _ Trade
Adv
Nationals
Andy Hess
Sanat Peta Eevee
Kansas
Emperature RE
Mitaight
Isaiuire
ATA
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