The Nature of Nurture Conflict
Virginia Reed analyzes the enduring nature nurture debate and the Cyril Burt controversy. The piece traces fraud allegations, effects on education policy and race, and the limits of current evidence. It highlights early stimulation for handicapped children and the local experience with three case studies showing variable outcomes.
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Virginia Reed
Sir Cyril Burt
Cyril Burt
Britain
London Times
D.D. Doorman
University of Iowa
Leon Kamin
Princeton
Cyril
I.Q
Sir Cyril
Burroughs
London
Burt
Confession and advice column excerpts from Ann Landers style note
A collage of reader letters and responses features a smoking confession about nicotine addiction and its harm, a married man revelation from a nurse, a critique of a previous column, a domineering wife seeking guidance, a complainant about hostess expenses, and Missouri versus Iowa guest etiquette. The piece mirrors mid century syndicated advice columns with named readers and a lesson on personal responsibility.
Best food buys at Texas markets this week
Gwendolyne Clyatt of the Texas Agriculture Extension Service reports price quality trends across fresh vegetables fruits poultry dairy pork and beef. Potatoes offer strong value with large supplies, while lettuce is high and oranges are limited. pork ribs and loin halves show good freezer values and duck roasts join other beef specials.
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Texas
Gwendolyne Clyatt
Mexico
Beginner sewing classes slated
Inflation stretches family budgets and prompts home sewing. The Clothing Workshop invites adults who have never sewn to learn garment making at the East Side Community Center in Pecos on February 17 from 6 to 7 p.m. Bring a friend.
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East Side Community Center
Pecos
Meat buying tips from the West of Pecos Cow Belles
The Cow Belles urge Pecos Enterprise readers to shop by flexibility with beef prices and aims, noting many cuts fit budget meals and special feasts. Recipes include Beef A La Mode, a French style pot roast using rump or sirloin tip, and Dried Beef Cheese Toastwiches prepared with condensed soup and cheddar.
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Pecos Cow Belles
Pecos Enterprise
Reba Staggs
National Live Stock and Meat Board
Mexico Study Club Hosts International Affairs Day
South of the Border was the program title for International Affairs Day at the Modern Study Club. Nan Cates opened Mexico background covering the 29 states and three territories. Vivian Hudson Lorain Waldrap gave dates and history while Juana Jacquez sang traditional songs with Fred Jacquez on guitar.
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Modern Study Club
Mexico
Nan Cates
Vivian Hudson
Loraine Waldrap
Juana Jacquez
Fred
Polly Ziegler
Iris Reddick
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Ethel Collier
Paula Babb
Sue Couch
Georgia Morrisson
Robert Hinojos
Ann Landers
A.R.J
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Led
Dame
Missouri
Iown
Consumer Food News
Susan W. Bolen
Hazel’s
Draper Y Shop
S. Eddy
Pizza Hut
Jack Klugman
Pizza Mut, Inc
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