Virginia forms study committees on science and humanities education
A 15 member Virginia panel of educators scientists and engineers will study school science lab facilities textbooks and teacher shortages seeking ways to bolster science and mathematics guidance in high schools. A second group will study humanities teaching. The aim is a balanced program and to avoid blanket increased spending.
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Richmond
Virginia
State Board of Education
Davis Y. Pahchall
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Wreckreation Season Raises Park Clean-Up Fears
Recreation officials nationwide fear a repeat of 1958 as crowds grow for camping, boating and picnicking. Officials warn that parks face higher cleanup and repair costs if visitors litter and damage facilities, calling the trend wreck recreation and urging restraint.
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National Park Service
Editorial Digest rs from 40 newspapers daily
A digest feature curates the most interesting editorials from about 40 newspapers received daily, highlighting diverse opinions and shifting public discourse. The column surveys editorial voice across regions, offering readers a snapshot of prevailing debates and notable stances.
Judge rules wife controls home decor in divorce case
Chicago Circuit Judge B F Tucker holds decorating the home is within the wife’s domain and bars the husband from choosing color schemes without approval. He also states the husband may dress as he pleases without mistress interference. The decision arises from Mrs Helen Smith’s divorce petition citing her husband’s dramatic bathroom colors and clothes.
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B. Fain Tucker
Helen Smith
Five Years Ago in The Star A Paratrooper's Narrow Break
Thomas Grace Jr a husky ex paratrooper recalls relaxing as he fell from a building under construction he suffered only a broken rib Miss Peggy Lamp daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Himelright wed Cpl Melvin LaVecchia son of Mr and Mrs Daniel LeVecchia Miss Jean Miller and Miss Marjorie Duncan hosted in honor of Miss Billie Smith Adelphia visit and E D Calvert the well known railroad man reported improved A local store advertised 100 percent silk stockings at 49 cents white pig or calfskin oxfords at 198 a pair party stockings styles for 331
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Thomas Grace, Jr
Peggy Lamp
Paul Himelright
Cpl
Melvin LaVecchia
Daniel LeVecchia
Jean Miller
Marjorie Duncan
Billie Smith
Adelphia
Charlies A. Brown
E. D. Calvert
Star
Local Social Leaders Named for General Organization
Ten years ago in 1948 Miss Florence Harley was named president of The General Organization at Handley with Miss Liz Cather as vice president and Miss Sue Sowers as secretary. Mrs. Earl Williams hosted an event honoring Miss Ruth Feeley. Dr. and Mrs. P W Boyd hosted guests Mrs. Peyton Kerns and daughter Jeannie.
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Florence Harley
Handley
Liz Cather
Sue Sowers
Earl Williams
Ruth Feeley
P. W. Boyd
Peyton Kerns
Jeannie
Warren Brown Returns with Phil in 1933 Reunion
A brief 25 Years Ago item notes Warren Brown returning with Phil in 1933. The sparse clipping highlights the pair's reunion, placing it in a small-town memory column and noting the year without extra details.
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Warren Brown
W& Phil
Horses Recovered After Thefts In Clarke County
Fifty years ago in 1908 Frank Solenberger located two black horses stolen from Valley Turpnuike Company and traced them to a Clarke County farm. Walter E. Barr debuted a new Maxwell five passenger automobile with modern attachments. Mr and Mrs Charles Mullikin hosted a social in honor of Miss Mary Bowle Johnson and Mr John P Campbell of Baltimore whose engagement was announced.
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Frank Solenberger
Valley Turpnuike Company
Clarke County
Walter E. Barr
Maxwell
Charles Mullikin
Pagebrook
Boyce
Mary Bowle Johnson
John P. Campbell
Baltimore
Reckon Better Strike Him Out
The article remembers Grover Cleveland Alexander leading the Phillies with 373 career wins and 90 shutouts while noting his sharp curve and speed. It recalls his 1916 doubleheader shutout in 58 minutes, his battles with alcohol, and a 1926 World Series relief appearance where he struck out Tony Lazzeri with bases loaded.
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Alex
Chrissy Mathewson
Cy Young
Walter Johnson
Pete
Cincinnati Redlegs
Pat Moran
Phillie
Alexander
Reds
Outer Space
Tom Sheehan
Giants
Cardinal
Bill McKechnie
Deacon Will
Bill
John Barleycorn
Alexander the Great
McKechnie
Cardinals
Yankees
Jess Haines
Rogers Hornsby
Lester Bell
Tony Lazzeri
Tony
The Doctor Speaks 30 Percent of Heart Attacks at Rest
Dr Bundesen notes 30 percent of coronary heart attacks occur during rest while only two percent happen during activity. He cites sedentary workers at higher risk, and urges proper care as cardiovascular deaths rise from 20 percent in 1900 to about 55 percent in 1956. He warns even a normal day imposes heavy heart workload.
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N. M
How's Your I Q Memorize Quiz Scales Daily Scores
A reader's guide explains a 100 question IQ style test over 10 days. Daily results place you in bands from Memory Genius to Good based on correct answer counts. It includes a page 2 answer key and true false style items on general knowledge.
The Worry Clinic: College Adds $25,000 Each Year
Dr. George W. Crane argues a college education boosts lifetime earnings by about $25,000 per year, citing a study by Dr. Paul C. Glick. The piece contrasts college graduates with non graduates and uses a turbine anecdote to illustrate practical know how from education. It urges teens and parents to consider vocational guides and college readiness tests.
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Lola
Esau
George W. Crane
Lola B
Southern
Shooter
Strength For The Day by Earl L. Douglass
Man is a fallen creature and tends toward sin rather than righteousness. Most people hide a mix of good and bad, and apart from grace he is a tough, often selfish being. God keeps him out of trouble by sleep one third of the time, but awake he can become nasty.
Defense Revamp Gains Support From Ex Legion Head
Salem AP reports W. C. Daniel former national commander of the American Legion backs President Eisenhower's Defense Department reorganization. He criticizes inter service rivalry and duplication, urges overriding branch loyalties be set aside, and supports keeping the National Guard at 37 divisions. He warns the U S Army will be 870000 men by June and emphasizes military strength against Soviet Russia.
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Salem
Eisenhower
Defense Department
American Legion
W. C
Dan) Daniel
Danville
Department
Daniel
Legion
National Defense
Child
America
Russia
Kremlin
National Guard
Congress
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