Where Now View Future of science Study In High School
This piece surveys the crisis in U S science education after Sputnik and Vanguard failures. It outlines projected reforms including better teacher training, accelerated gifted programs, tougher curricula, and earlier science exposure, with quotes from educators and lawmakers about public attitudes and shortcomings.
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Charles L. Stafford
U. S
Associated Press
Giles Theilmann
Topeka
Kan
Sputniks
Earth
Joseph J. Yosko
Bethlehem
Theilmann
Iown
Harold B. Crowley Jr
Syria Ends Cabinet Approval for Syria Egypt Union
Damascus reports the Syrian cabinet gave final approval to unite with Egypt. Prime Minister Sabri al Salih predicted the proclamation of a united Arab state within the next few days.
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Damascus
Syria
Union
Egypt
Sabri Assali
Morris-Chicago Daily Plane Flights Set
The Morris Flying Service announces daily flights from Morris Airport to Chicago starting Friday with Meigs Airport connection and hotel transport. A Florida schedule will follow, with spring and summer routes to northern vacation points. Manager Frank Hansen notes Chicago service saves time and money. departures are 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily, returns at 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
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Morris Flying Service Inc
Morris Airport
Chicago
Florida
Frank Hansen
Morris Municipal
Morris Flying Service
Meigs Airport
Congress Hotel
Hansen
Bennet Nebraska town gripped by shock over slayings
Bennet Nebraska a village of about 350 awoke to fear as a spree killer known as Charles Starkweather killed six people including two teenagers on a date night. Police urged residents to stay indoors while more than 20 patrol cars scoured the area and Lincoln officials pursued Starkweather and his companion Caril Fugate.
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Bennet
Neb
Lincoln
Nebraska
Capitol City
Joseph Carroll
Charles Starkweather
Caril
Fugate
Howard Genuchi
August Meyer Farm
Starkweather
Meyer Place
Carol King
Everett Broening
Caril Fugate
Linceln
Haggard
Robert G. Calvert
Lancaster County
Elmer Scheele
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Scheele
Bennet High School
Plan Greater Powers for Sec. Of Defense
Washington reports outline administration planning to grant the secretary of defense expanded authority over military spending. Retired Gen Lucius Clay says current funds control is weak and McElroy could cancel unfeasible missiles but cannot transfer money to more promising projects. Clay also urges a single military command with the JCS chairman directing roles and missions.
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McElroy
Senate
Lucius Clay
Eisenhower
Clay
Rockefeller
Congress
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Army Jupiter C launch delayed by high altitude winds
Hurricane level winds at 140 mph in upper air threaten the Jupiter C satellite launch from Cape Canaveral. Officials have not set a firm blastoff time though earlier estimates pointed to today or Thursday as probable dates. The Thor test success nearby sparked renewed confidence in its use as a first stage for a two or three stage lunar satellite mission.
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THOR
U. S. Air Force
Missile Test Center
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Air Force Weather Central
Florida
Air Force
Bernard A. Schriever
Air Force Ballistic Missile Division
Senate
Navy
Vanguard
Gale Named NATO Deputy Commander In Europe
General Sir Richard Gale, who led British paratroopers to the first Allied foothold in Normandy, is selected to succeed Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery as NATO’s deputy commander in Europe, signaling a major leadership shift within alliance command.
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Parish
Richard Gale
Normandy
Field Marshal
Viscount Montgomery
NATO
Europe
Morris Hospital Remodeling Set to Begin Within 10 Days
Robert H. Beckwith, president of the Morris Hospital board, announced at the Morris Rotary Club that a $313,595 remodeling and expansion project will start within 10 days. The plan adds 13 rooms and aims for completion in 250 days, targeting late 1958.
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Morris Hospital
Robert H. Beckwith
Morris Rotary Club
Beckwith
William Hynds
River Towboat Sinks Near Marseilles
The Carl D a towboat of West Towing Co. struck a rock and sank in 10 feet of water on the Illinois river near Marseilles a few miles below Bel Island lock and dam at 9 a m Tuesday. The pilot guided a string of empty barges to the north bank before the tug settled bottomward as the crew escaped ashore. The vessel rested on the river bottom with water pouring through deck-house openings.
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West Towing Co
Illinois
Bel! Island
Marseilles
Ashor
Red Cross Blood Story Is Told
A vivid account explains how emergency blood supplies move from a Red Cross center to Morris hospital. It describes ambulance calls, hospital typing, and rapid transport via state troopers and county officers to deliver the needed blood within hours.
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Red Cross
Morris Hospital
Peoria
Morris
Grundy County
Public Parking Lot Contract Awarded to Viland
S. S. Viland Construction Co of Morris won the contract to develop the Sparr East Main lot into a 32 space public parking area with two Main street entrances and two rear exits. Bid totaled 6279.90 with completion targeted after weather allows, blacktop delayed until late summer. Other bids were 6676.65 from Charles O'Brien and Son and 6627 from Frank Weber.
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S. S. Viland Construction Co
Morris
Sparr
East Main Street
Main Street
Viland
Chamlin Engineering Service
Charles O'Brien
U. S. Rte. 6
Albuquerque Robins Confuse Residents With Winter Arrival
The Albuquerque area and Rio Grande Valley are filled with robins amid an unusually cold winter. Experts say robins often winter locally, though migration varies by bird. Parents struggle to explain why youngsters expect spring with robins’ return.
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New Mexico
Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Albuquerque
Rio Grande Valley
Big Hunt for Teen Killers Slowing in Lincoln and Bennet
Lincoln police announced three more homicides in the city bringing nine total killings since Monday. The Ward couple and their maid were killed at 2834 S 24th St by shotgun blasts. In Bennet area, Charles Starkweather and Caril Fugate faced first degree murder charges as a nationwide manhunt continued with FBI involvement and fresh tips pouring in.
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Lincoln, Neb
Lincoln
S. 24Th St
Weather Turn Snowy Across Illinois With Lingering Flurries
The U S Weather Bureau issued a forecast of light snow flurries across Illinois for the next five days as northern highways remain partly covered with packed snow. Temperatures will stay mostly in the upper 20s with nights in the mid 20s and little change through Thursday to Saturday. At Pyatt Weather Station the day opened at 28 degrees after a 22 degree low overnight.
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Illinois
U. S. Weather Bureau
Illinois Division of Highways
Pyatt Weather Station
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