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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1961
Page
3
Leslie J. Nason outlines a three read pattern to improve memory: skim to grasp the big idea, read to fit details to that idea, then reread for specifics and associations. The piece uses George as an example and compares reading to solving a jigsaw puzzle for better retention.
A professor explains that true reading uses the brain's available thinking space beyond mere words. He argues one-tenth of the brain's conscious space is used to listen, while the rest fills with hunger, worry, or ambition, and should be redirected to purposeful study for better grades. The guide suggests a three step approach: grasp purpose, fit material into the big picture, and read for details and exact meanings.
An old advertisement promotes FALSE TEETH PASTE designed to secure dentures. It claims the alkaline powder helps dentures stay in place with a neutral taste and no gummy sensation. Available at drug counters under the name ASTEETH.
Ohio Rep. Walter E. Powell drafts a plan to split the year into three 82 day terms to ease teacher shortages and boost textbook use. The bill would let districts opt in with terms from Sept to Dec 1959, Jan to April 1960, and May to Aug 1960, with two week breaks and promotion by term.
Lancaster AP reports Franklin and Marshall College is scrambling to secure copies of Gilbert Seldes The Public Art after learning the title is out of print. The school of 1,300 students ordered 450 copies but found only 21 from dealers in New York and Philadelphia. Officials even contacted Seldes, who was unaware of the print status and is revising the book. They chained the 21 copies in the library to aid the assignment and sought further help.
A Tuesday blaze of unknown origin swept the main administration building of the National Defense Radar Research Laboratory near Prince Albert Sask. The two story structure housed most of the laboratorys expensive equipment and research files.
The Teamsters Union, representing San Francisco zookeepers, called for a monthly pay boost from 415 to 481 dollars. They argue keepers perform dangerous work for less than a street sweeper and must be paid accordingly.
New Orleans States Item reporter Bob Friedly checked on a fire by telephone. A man answered saying the fire was at his house and that it was getting hot as hell, prompting the reporter to note the unusual remark amid ongoing coverage.
Ohio Natural Resources Director Herbert Eagan said there is no flood danger at present based on a Division of Water report. Hydrologist Paul Kaser notes stream flow is low, topsoil is only shallowly frozen, and reservoir storage can absorb excess water.
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