Nation needs new educational plan
William C. Bagley of the National Educational Association urged a revolution in the nation’s schools at a joint meeting of high school and grade teachers. He warned illiteracy remains acute, especially in rural areas, and cited draft data. He called for public funding of teacher education, a secretary of education, and annual federal education appropriations of 200 million dollars.
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National Educational Association
Bagley
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America
Congress
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Allite Wear
Society Notes At Washington Dinner Gatherings
Guests at a Washington dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles G Harlin included Mrs Hugh C Wallace and the British Ambassador. Attendees also included Attorney General A Mitchell Palmer, Elbert H Gary, Capt Perry Belmont, Rep James M Fr Mann and Maj Gen William Crozier. Other events feature a Philippines governor's party, the Willard and Shoreham guests, a Ruth Watkins wedding at St Thomas Church, and prize posters for Neighborhood House at the Willard.
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France
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Charles G. Harlin
A. Mitchell Palmer
Perry Belmont
Reading
James FR. Mann
Washington
Atlantic City
Chicago
Illinoia
William Croater
New York
Philippines
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Burton Harrison
Shoreham
Misa Elizabeth Wood
N.S. Wood
St. Louis
Mary Calloway
Charles MacVeagh
Ewen Cameron MacVeagh
Charles MacVeagh, Jr
Mias Ruth Watkins
T P. Watkins
Loulalana
William M. Tadaferro
Tampa
Fife
St. Thomas’ Church
Nellie Watkins
Orida
Thomas Talaferro
Tarmpe
Capt
Mills
William Carrington Stettinius
Funeral for Navy Officer Blakeslee in Arlington
Lieut. Comdr. Edward G. Blakeslee U S N died in London on February 26 from bronchial pneumonia following influenza. Full military honors will mark Monday’s burial at Arlington Cemetery at 2 o clock with Naval Academy class members as pallbearers. Blakeslee, born February 27 1888 in Ulings, entered the Naval Academy July 7 1904 and graduated in 1908. his body is en route to the United States aboard the Louisville.
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London
Arlington Cemetery
Naval Academy
Blakeslee
United States
Louisville
Blakeslea
Sims
Ulingis
Deaths of U S Aviators in Frontline Service
War Department released an official casualty table for air service personnel with American and allied forces. Total casualties 554 with 171 killed in combat, 145 prisoners, 123 wounded, 73 missing, 42 killed in accidents, 4 other causes. monthly figures show rising American fliers entering action from March 1918 to November with a peak in October.
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United States Air Service
War Department
Hike by Triangle Club plans 5 mile towpath walk
The Tike of the Triangle Club will start from Chain Bridge station on the Cabin John line at 3 pm tomorrow. The route goes along the towpath to Cabin John bridge and returns by the Cabin John line. If weather worsens the group will meet at Central Y M C A at 1786 G Street NW for a visit to a public building or other point of interest.
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Cabin John Bridge
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Mabry Van Fleet Dies After Illness at Sibley Hospital
Mabry C. Van Fleet, special assistant to United States District Attorney John E. Laskey, died yesterday morning at Sibley Hospital after influenza followed by pneumonia. He was about 46, unmarried, and resided at 426 Heo Street northeast. Burial forthcoming in Mausgee, Ohio. He was a Georgetown Law School graduate of 1932 and was praised by Laskey as a hard worker with strong office ties. His uncle, Judge William C Van Fleet, serves on the United States circuit court of appeals for the district of California and lives in San Francisco.
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Mabry C. van Fleet
United States
John E. Laskey
Sibley Hospital
Heo Street
Mausgee
Ohio
Mr. Laskey
Mr. van Fleet
Georgetown University Law School
William C van Fleet
United States Circuit Court of Appeals For
District of California
San Francisco
Biatine Choir From Rome Planned US Tour in Spring
New York reports the Biatine Choir from Rome will tour the United States in spring under the auspices of high dignitaries of the Roman Catholic Church. Officials announced the program aims to showcase sacred music and cultural ties between nations.
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Waiters’ Union
New York
Rome
United States
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