Americans misjudge world landmarks in Princeton quiz
A survey by the Institute tests Americans on locating famous edifices such as the Kremlin and Parthenon. Data show Mount Vernon and the Leaning Tower of Pisa elicit varying correct placements with college education improving scores and men generally outperforming women.
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Princeton
N. J
Egypt
Bulganinjold
Kruschev
Kremlin
City of Lights
M. Eiffel
Supreme Soviet
Russia
Washington, DC
Erin
Ireland
Mount Vernon
Acropolis
Athens
Eiffel Tower
Leaning Tower
Parthenon
Pyramids
Right to Know Bill Signed by Kansas Governor
Gov George Docking signed the right to know bill requiring public access to official records except juvenile court, adoption, birth records of illegitimate children or legally closed files. Three other right to know bills died in committee including a measure to open government meetings.
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Pera
Kan
George Docking
Kansas
Health Clerk Hired in Butler County Health Department
Dr H A Moore the county health commissioner announced the hiring of Miss Brenda Waddell of Hamilton as an office clerk in the Butler County Health Department at the courthouse.
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Brenda Waddell
Hamilton
Butler County Health Department
H.A. Moore
Ohio Colleges Share Grants For Teaching Improvement
Four Ohio colleges receive more than $75 000 in research grants from the Fund for the Advancement of Education to improve teaching. Nationwide, 27 institutions share 493 239 to support experimental teaching programs. Ohio recipients include Case Institute of Technology University of Akron Oberlin College and Antioch College.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Fund For the Advancement of Education
Case Institute of Technology
The
University of Akron
Oberlin College
Antioch College
Old Fashioned Thief Steals Vehicle Near River
Waco Texas Nelson Porter reported his horse drawn buggy stolen while he fished. A man was later charged with theft after being caught driving the rig down the road.
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Waco
Tex
Nelson Porter
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Y.M.C.A. — Women’s and Girls’ Division
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