Utopia School District Dream as a Modern Model
The Associated Press profiles Utopia Union School District in California and Washington, D.C., noting its pay-as-you-go funding, circular one-story buildings, year-round operation, air conditioning, portable classrooms, automatic sprinklers, and high teacher standards. The plan emphasizes full scholarships, 12 month salaries, extensive reading curricula, heavy writing requirements, and early Kindergarten entry based on readiness.
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Fuel Cells Bring Heat Light And Power To Homes
A package power unit may one day light and heat homes with no flame noise or fumes. Cars could run on compact fuel cells with high efficiency and no engine vibration. The Army tests portable fuel cells for silent radar and field use, showing a backback pack size power source.
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Teenagers Reshape Spending In Postwar Economy
Consumers face tighter budgets as the teenager cohort expands from the WWII baby boom. Families with teens must adjust purchases for feeding clothing schooling and entertainment. Despite wider choices and stable or falling prices, spending growth remains modest as incomes rise slowly and shoppers cut back on plans.
Why the 5 to 19 Year Olds Matter to Economy and Families
The text argues several factors shaping consumer behavior through 1965 including job security, easing inflation, and high household debt. It highlights a coming demographic surge with 28 percent growth in ages 15 to 19 by 1965, nearly 30 percent of Americans in 5 to 19 by then, and more large families with four or more persons. It implies rising costs for parents due to this youth bulge.
Hughes Receives Chrysler Award For Technical Service
Hughes Motor Inc of Middletown is honored by Chrysler Corp with a plaque and bronze inserts for six years of continuous participation in the master technicians service conference. The award recognizes commitment to advancing technical automotive service knowledge.
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Plymouth Valiant Preview For Dealers At Cobo Hall
Plymouth and Valiant dealers from Middletown and seven central states will view the 1961 models Friday at a preview at Cobo Hall Detroit. Middletown dealer Hughes Motors Inc invites C L Hughes of 121 North Verity Parkway to attend.
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Middletown
Babson Prefaces Mindful World Tour Notes Katanga Crisis
Roger Babson outlines a world tour from New York aboard the Mauretania to study global conditions. He recalls reporting on South Africa segregation, the Belgian Congo revolt, and European affairs including France and Germany. He notes Berlin, Khrushchev, and West German industry, while warning about Belgian frustration over Lumumba and perceived Communist influence.
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New York City
Cunard
Mauretania
How a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powers Modern Devices
A hydrogen fuel cell functions by borrowing an electron from hydrogen atoms and sending it through an external circuit to do work before returning to combine with oxygen to form water. GE researchers illustrate two poles: borrowing and leading, with electricity flowing via a connecting wire to power devices.
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New Products Pizza Porter Keeps Hot On The Way Home
A Syracuse firm introduces the Pizza Porter a circular insulated vinyl case with half inch fiberglass lining to keep pizza hot during transport. The Zippered container may also hold other hot foods and targets pizza partisans facing heat loss in paper boxes.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Pizza
Speed Queen Unveils Compact-Combo Washer Dryer Unit
Speed Queen, a division of Mc Graw-Edison Co., Ripon, Wisconsin, announces its new Compact-Combo washer dryer. The unit claims to be the most compact on the market with a cabinet 25 percent smaller than prior models.
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McGraw-Edison Co
Ripon
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Railroads threaten U S business as major strikes bite
United States industry faces disruption as 20,000 nonoperating workers strike Pennsylvania Railroad halting freight and passenger service along 10,000 miles of track. Coal mines and factories react with lay offs and shift patterns while other rail disputes impact Michigan and Illinois routes. Steel orders show seasonal pickup with October demand eyed. Magnus VII unites Sweden and Norway in 1319 to 1343.
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Wadsworth the affable tough U N negotiator
Ambassador James J. Wadsworth, U S chief delegate to the United Nations, is a naturally affable man who can be a hard bargainer in private talks. Known as Jerry, he succeeded Henry Cabot Lodge and has long led disarmament and nuclear problem negotiations, earning praise from Soviet diplomats.
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