Why Johnny Can't Read Debate Abroad and at Home
The article discusses reading backwardness in England and Europe, noting studies by Wall Duncan and Schonell. It contrasts phonic methods with whole-word reading, mentions remedial reading programs in Norway Denmark and Gothenburg, and argues for a modern reading program that helps all children progress to meaningful reading through exposure to books.
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BrFleseh
W. B. Wall
University College
London
England
John Duncan
Reading
George C. Harrap
Fred J.schonell
Britain
United States
Duncan
Beacon
Flesch
The
Londo Times
Great Britain
Europe
Oxford
Bjorn Karlsen
Norway
San Diego State College
California Teachers Association Journal
Gothenburg
Sweden
Denmark
Johnny
Hanisen
State Wheat Harvest Moves Into Final Stages
TOPEKA Combined wheat harvest gains momentum as it reaches 54 percent completion across Kansas. Weather delays slow ripening in western areas while south central and southeast regions near cleanup. Sorghum planting near finish, with replanting in heavy areas. corn and alfalfa yields improving. pastures provide abundant feed and water nationwide.
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Topeka
Kansas
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
Sern
18 Year Old Greta Patterson First to Cross Lake Erie
Greta Patterson of Batavia New York becomes the first person to swim the 11 mile stretch of Lake Erie between Crystal Beach Ontario and Angola New York. She completed the feat in 13 hours and 3 minutes amid cheering crowds and reporters. she had been unsure if she would succeed.
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Crystal Beach
Gat
Greta Patterson
Batavia
N.Y
Lake
Comptroller calls for banks to report June 30 condition
Washington reports the comptroller of the currency orders a nationwide call for a statement of the condition of all national banks as of the close of business Thursday June 30. The directive seeks a comprehensive financial snapshot from every chartered national bank.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Mexico PRI Claims Overwhelming National Victory
The Party of Revolutionary Institutions PRI claims an overwhelming victory in national congressional elections while the National Electoral Commission says results will not be known until tomorrow.
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Government
Party of Revolutionary Institutions
PRI
National Electoral Commission
Billy Graham Meets Royals and Dignitaries Around the World
The article chronicles Billy Graham's outreach to queens and presidents, noting private talks with Queen Juliana and others. It recounts an event in Rotterdam where thousands attended a Graham sermon and responded to the call for Christ as a global religious outreach.
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Rotterdam
Billy
Glasgow
Paris
Holland
Juliana
Wihelming
Wilhelmina
Aude
Baerik Owatnet
Hilly Graham
Farouk
Billy Frahany
Poperdim
Feyenoord
Stadvern
Barrows
Jesus Christ
Amerea
Mystery of Southern England double bang continues
A massive boom shook southern England just after midnight sparking rival theories of a meteor strike or jet sound barrier test. London residents crowded streets as reports of fumes and emergency calls spread, with no official explanation six hours after the event.
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England
London
Independence Bay
Maidstone
First German Officers Set to Join NATO Staff Soon
Bonn reports NATO secretary general Lord Ismay announced that the first West German officers will join SHAPE in Europe within two to three weeks and will take six or seven posts on Ismay's staff at NATO headquarters in Paris. U S Gen Alfred M Gruenther commands SHAPE.
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Bonn
Germany
Lord Ismay
NATO
Supreme Allied
Europe
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Paris
Alfred M. Gruenther
Turley Tops With Yogi Berra New York Up
Yankees ace Bob Turley is hailed as the fastest pitcher in the majors by Yogi Berra. Berra says Turley throws the fastest ball he ever caught and compares him favorably to Hall of Fame style peers, noting Turley’s consistency and power.
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NEW York UP
Bob Turtley
Yankees
Yogi Berra
Turley
Berra
Alley Reynolds
Alife
Hari
No Criminal Negligence Found in Bridge Collapse Probe
Cheroker North Carolina. District Attorney Thad D Reyson Jr said preliminary inquiry into the suspension footbridge collapse found no evidence of criminal negligence. Two women died and 39 injured when the 150 foot span fell into the Oconaluftee River. He will seek SBI support and noted no recent engineering inspection. the bridge mainly faced schoolchildren crossing.
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Cheroker
N.C
Dist. Leiiestor
Thad D. Reyson Jr
Oconaluftee
Sryson
State Bureau of Investigation
Ife
Eisenhower to hold news conference at 11 30 a m Wednesday
President Eisenhower will address reporters at 11 30 a m Wednesday after meeting Republican congressional leaders. The White House said the time shift places the conference an hour later than usual and notes Red Cross volunteers and paid workers totaling about 100 to 1.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
American Red Cross
Yorkshire Mystery Man Sets Rapid Pace in Open Action
In St Andrews the Yorkshire mystery man maintains a brisk tempo through the British Open qualifiers. Notable challengers include Frank Jowle and Gordon Towle as the field edges toward the Old Course, with contenders from San Antonio, Roanoke, and Plated des a ah among the competitors.
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Yorkshire
ST Andrews
Seothind
Frank Jowle
Abel
Tase
Tery Oman
Scone
Hue Agser
Oagadfers
Stryetel
Towle
Aonearerecord
Chania Dor Ponrad
San Antonio
Fey
Clayton
Moo Tivron Nelson
Roanoke
Tex
Arelane
Jimmy McHale
Fawle
Tone of fragmented notes on a parade or event
The readable text describes fireworks and a gathering with references to places and people, but the overall meaning is unclear. Names and dates are partially legible, suggesting a historical community event with local figures and venues.
Petesburg Notice on Holiday Parking Rules
A garbled clipping notes holiday parking rules and police actions. It mentions motorists turning in items and officials issuing calls for adherence, with unclear references to bars, cops, and moving vehicles on holidays.
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Petes
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