Brain Derby sparks Iowa City computer proposal for schools
Iowa professors envision a large black box to assign lockers class schedules attendance and grades for Washington High School students. The Brain Derby idea grew from a 1929 Town Testing program and could extend to eligibility lists transcripts and even class placement as described by Bob Marker of the Iowa Center for School Administration.
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Brain Derby to Iowa Tests Spur Electronic Brains in Schools
The piece traces the origin of Iowa Tests of Basic Skills and related systems from the Brain Derby to the Iowa Testing Programs and the rise of electronic data processing. It explains how MRC profits funded IBM machines and how centers like LCSA plan to use automatic data processing to streamline class schedules and locker assignments in Washington and other Iowa schools.
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Keokuk
Scott County
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John Phleger
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Van Allen uses same equipment for class planning
The article notes that the same computers used for class scheduling in Southeast Iowa high schools are also used by Dr. Van Allen and colleagues for complex mathematical work. It describes efficiency comparisons with a larger computer and contemplates future schooling changes as automation grows.
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van Allen
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Editorial on Kennedy and anti crime stance in Washington trip
The Washington Evening Journal recalls a visit to the Justice Department and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy. It highlights views on tax self assessment, organized crime, gambling revenues, testimony, and proposed wiretapping reforms to aid federal investigations.
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Letters To The Journal Voices For School Crossing Watch
A Washington Iowa parent writes about the flagman at the North Fourth Avenue school railroad crossing. The note urges attendance at an April 16 hearing and laments parental safety complacency while urging civic presence for children.
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Legislature weighs 65 million tax package this week
The 60th General Assembly may raise sales to 3 percent and boost income and corporate taxes. An omnibus bill seeks $65 million in new revenue, with a possible package including a 1 percent sales tax increase and hotel taxes. Senate resistance could limit income tax hikes.
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Senate
David Shaff
Clinton
Ways and Means Committee
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Shafi
Shaff
Fine dummy play showcases endplay technique in contract bridge
In a national Masters Individual game, South after a 2NT opening leads clubs. After strategic ducking and careful endplays, declarer defeats West by precise entries and timing, with a sequence confirming the power of the dummy and the endplay concept.
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South
King Peatu
Fast
One of Those Days in Coppock An Ordinary Monday Log
Coppock correspondent recalls a string of small misfortunes and daily happenings on a Monday. A flat tire, a helpful neighbor, a rototiller oil mishap, and a seed-searching grocery trip frame a lighthearted journal of everyday troubles and chores. Evening guests and local social notes fill the rest of the column.
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North Coppock
Dorothy
Charlie
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