Expert urges gas safety measures after New London blast
An expert in the New London explosion case, Dr. E. P. Schoch of the University of Texas, urged a gas safety plan to Governor Allred. He recommended a technical commission, ventilated basements, exterior gas lines, vented space heaters, attic distribution, and mandatory malodorants to detect leaks, aiming to prevent a repeat catastrophe.
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New London
Allred
E. P. Schoch
University of Texas
Schoch
Gal&s
Mathematics study put in key with modern living
Chicago article reports a push by teachers to reframe mathematics in high schools as essential to living, not elective. Leaders argue for integrated, practical courses in algebra geometry and calculus tied to real social, economic data and daily life, with demonstrations from Hyde Park High School students and plans for a series of inexpensive math education monographs.
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Chicago
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
John
W. D. Reeve
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
M. L. Hartung
Ohio State University
Progressive Education Association
Dr. Hartung
Hartung
Beaulah Shoesmith
Hyde Park High School
David Eugene Smith
Jekuthias Ginsburg
Mathematics Teacher
How Numbers Shape Our Daily Life
A discussion of a book about the history and use of numbers. It explains how numerals originated and why some are whole and others fractional, and details how numbers govern daily tasks from clothing and stairs to meals and transit. It argues numbers pervade everyday life and shape what we manufacture and how we live.
Roof Pools to Cool Homes
New York reports on a flat roof house concept using rooftop water pools as summer coolants and winter insulation. Lieut. Col. W C Danielson of the American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers announced two test roofs at Hershey and Milwaukee showing substantial savings in air conditioning equipment and electricity. The program aims to broaden research and bring affordable air conditioning to average families.
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W. C. Danielson
Washington
Committee
American Society of Heating and Ventilating Engineers
Colonel Danielson
Hershey Chocolate Company
Hershey
Penn
Milwaukee
Death cuts G. O. P. House strength to lowest mark
Washington. The death of Rep. Benjamin K. Focht at Lewisburg, Pa., left Republican forces in the House the smallest in the party's history. Representation reduced to 89 by the November election, Focht's death lowered the tally to 88. Focht, 74, had represented the eighteenth Pennsylvania district for ten terms. Focht's death was the fifth in the present Congress. Others were Reps. Carey of Kentucky, Montague of Virginia, Stubbs of California, and Buchanan of Texas, all Democrats.
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Benjamin K. Focht
Lewisburg
House
Focht
Pennsylvania
Carey
Kentucky
Montague
Virginia
Stubbs
California
Buchanan
Texas
Community News Requests Visitor Notices
The Sun invites readers to share information on visitors, visits, parties, or any local happenings. The newspaper seeks cooperation to publish community events and news as part of its service to readers.
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