Lazy Pupils Cited In School Study
Cleveland AP reports Dr. James B. Conant, former Harvard president, criticizes U S high schools for lax effort after 18 months of study. He favors targeted college scholarships for needy graduates, warns against crash science programs, and urges local boards to fund guidance counselors. Integration is framed as a clash between equality and local responsibility.
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James B. Conant
Conant
Harvard University
U. S
West Germany
U.S
Dr. Conant
Congress
Hirohito Renowned Now Human After Divine Era
Tokyo dispatch notes Emperor Hirohito and Empress Nagako returning from Kyushu aboard a rain-soaked welcome. The piece traces his postwar shift from divine symbol to relatable figure, highlighting public adulation, reduced imperial ceremony, and MacArthur era guidance toward engaging with subjects.
Some Salesmen Just Won't Quit in Norman Oklahoma
Norman Transcript representative Dave Vandivier persuades Harrison Wages, a feed dealer, by helping unload a truckload of 19-pound feed sacks for a half hour so he could close the ad sale. The dealer agrees to place an advertisement.
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Norman, Okla
Dave Vandivier
Norman Transcript
Harrison Wages
Vandivier
One Man Elected President While Serving in Senate
The United States has only one president elected while still serving as a senator Warren G Harding.
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Senate
Warren G Harding
Peru Faces Economic Crisis and US Trade Tensions
Peru blames the United States for its financial crisis as 1957 exports fell and imports rose, forcing heavy borrowings. Debates over US demand, tariffs, and foreign aid dominate. President Prado battles wage pressures and Communist influence in unions and universities amid rising living costs.
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United States
Nixon
Peru
U.S
California
Europe
Africa
Asia
South America
Prado
Rae
Econ
Communist Party
Reds
Emperor Hirohito's Daily Life Amid Court Ceremonies
An account describes Emperor Hirohito at 57 rising early with the empress, breakfast at 3 a.m., and Saturdays in his marine biology lab cataloging specimens. It notes court push to return him to aloof roles and increased police presence at public appearances, while palace officials defend his active participation in ceremonies and games.
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Ltan Police Board
Imperial Palace
Hirohito
Brother's Gun Blast Kills Boy in Akron
Glenn H. Boring 11 was killed by a .32 caliber pistol shot fired by his 13 year old brother Joseph during play with guns. Joseph suffered shotgun pellet injuries and was listed in serious condition at Robinson Memorial Hospital. police say both weapons discharged accidentally after the boys began handling them.
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Akron
Ohio
Glenn H. Boring
Megadore
Joseph
Portage County Seriff
Glenn
Fred Johnson
John R. Turner
Robinson Memorial Hospital
Harold Miller
Welcome Set For Sea Lion Parade In London Ont
Slippery the sea lion will return from Toledo Ohio with a city parade in London Ontario on Sunday. Mayor Allan Johnston declared Slippery Day and urged residents to attend as bands and floats participate. The sea lion will be sent back with a gift of a puma to Toledo Zoo. London Free Press will donate two beavers in gratitude.
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London
Ont
Toledo
Ohio
Allan Johnston
Cyril
Storybook Gardens Zoo
Thames River
Lake St. Clair
Toledo Zoo
London Free Press
Seniors Call for Harder Courses at Tucson High
An AP survey of 18 Tucson High seniors finds 12 feel they could have worked harder and want tougher classes. The results highlight a demand for more challenging coursework among students.
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Tucson, Ariz
Tucson High School
Jamestown Festival Commission Disbanded, Work Continues
The federal commission that helped plan the 1957 Jamestown festival has been disbanded but its work will continue for another ten years. The extension covers completing microfilming of British records on the Virginia colony.
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Jamestown. Va
Federal Commission
Virginia
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