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Schools SET
For $4,000
Area Children

The second and largest group
of area children-34l. 900 OF
them-will end their summer
vacations this week.
BY Thursday all Of them will
be back in school, joining the
$4,000 youngsters in nearby
Virginia who started classes
last week.
For over 10000 children in
the District and Montgomery
and Prince Georges Counties,
school this year-at least at
the beginning-will mean part
time classes or extended day
schedules.
Before next summer, how
ever, the completion Of new
buildings or additions should
reduce this total to about
$3.50 students.
The schools opening on
Tuesday, with their expected
enrollments. are:
Prince Georges County-66.-
427. an increase Of $500 over
last year.
Montgomery County-74,00
up 5000 since June.
Alexandria - 14,450, an in
crease Of about 600.
Northern Virginia Catholic
schools - 14,800, about 1000
more than last year.
On Wednesday District schools
will open with an estimated en-
rollment Of 10000, which is
about $500 more than last
year.
The Catholic schools in WASH
ington and nearby Maryland
open on Thursday with an en-
rollment Of about $4,000 stu
dents, an increase of 5000.
Here is a rundown of some
pertinent information for each
of the school systems:
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Comparison Puts
Schools Ahead Of
Good Old Days

Despite serious problems OF
l959-60. school now are better
than they were in the good old
days" For example:
The average school term to-
day is l78 days. In 1900 1t
was LA days. But-in 1900
pupils attended school only 90
days. compared to 159 now.
Expenditures for public ele-
mentary and secondary educa-
ton currently is So billion,
In 1900 it was $2l5 million.
This past June is million
students were graduated from
high school. Back in 1900 only
o5 900 were graduated.
More boys and girls now 60
to high school. We enroll 81
per cent Of the high school age
group "a to I'D today; in 1900
we enrolled ia per cent.
And in the college age group
the percentage has jumped
from 4 to 40 in this same
period.
We are becoming a more
educated people. In 1910 the
average citizen of this coun-
try had an eighth grade edu-
cation. This year it has gone
to the 18th grade. And by
1880 the average adult in the
United States will have al
least a high school education
In spite Of our many edu-
cational problems we dom
have to apologize for ouI
schools.
North American Newspaper Alliance
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will open at Taft Junior High

will open at Taft Junior High
School.
During the year two new
elementary schools now under
construction will be completed.
They are the Cooling, at Tenth
and F streets NE. and the
Plummer. at Texas avenue and
C street NE.
Six new elementary addi-
tons, totaling 81 classrooms,
will also be ready before the
end Of the school year.
Because of shifting popula-
ton trends and sagging enroll
ments. two elementary schools
have been closed. They are
ggs-Montgomery and Fair
brother.
The pupil-teacher ratio for
elementary classes is expected
to be Just under 80. Last year
1t was 32.9. For the first time.
junior high school classes will
be over the authorized 25-to-l
ration. The actual figure this
year will be close to 27-to-1.
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PRINCE GEORGES
COLLEGE PLANS

New full-time students
at Prince Georges Com
munity College should re-
port at 6 pm. Thursday for
registration and a special
orientation session. Dean
Robert T. Novak announced
yesterday.
New part-time students
should report at 6 pm.
Friday for a similar pro-
gram, he said. Students
who were enrolled last year
should register between 6
and 9 pm. Wednesday.
Glasses will start on Sep
TENDER Is. DR.. Novak said.
They will be held from 4
to 10 pm, Monday through
Friday.
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greatly impressed by the ex-
tent of foreign language in
struction in the secondary
schools" and reported that
university students had de
veloped fluency in speaking and
genuine understanding of what
was said to them"
They added that As per cent
Of those taking a foreign Ian
guage are studying English.
In addition to DR.. Derthick,
the group was made up of Lane
c. Ash Of the United States
ONCE Of Education; George
2. F. Bereday of Columbia
University; Henry C. Chauncey,
president of Educational Test
ing Service at Princeton, N. j.;
A. John Holden, jr.. Vermont
State Commissioner of Edu-
cation; Herold C. Hunt of
Harvard University: Harry C.
Kelly of the National Science
Foundation: John r. Luding-
ton. Helen K. Macintosh and
John B. Whitelaw Of the Once
Of Education,
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a 7,000-mile inspection trip of
the Soviet school system last
year.
Here are some Of the groups
findings:
Soviet students work a six
day week, with classes begin
ming September / and ending
between May 20 and June 20.
No Teacher Shortage
In 10 years q Soviet student
In the lower 10 grades spends
about the same number Of days
in schools as the United States
pupil does in IL years"
Some schools remain open as
late as II pm. to give students
extra time for study.
DR.. Derthick said his group
was told there is no teacher
shortage in Russia.
The group reported it was
impressed by nurseries and
kindergartens where Russia's
working mothers may leave
their children. And the edu-
Gators also observed that the
teacher load in the general
schools comparable to pre-
college level schools here) was
favorable"
Laboratory and teaching
equipment. they said, we're lad
equate." parent-teacher confer
ences we're frequent and zap
parently effective"
Foreign Language Teaching
On foreign language teach
ing, DR.. William K. Medlin of
the United States ONCE of Ed
ucation said the group was "let
down" by the quality Of in
struction below the fifth grade
level.
However, the report said the
quality Of foreign language in
struction in Soviet secondary
schools was mot very different"
from that in American high
schools. -,
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most. only 1.sss.oOo are avail.
able.
To keep classes open, many
substandard teachers will be
employed. Glasses will continue
to be overcrowded. Some SUBJ
jects will be curtailed. Edu-
cation will suffer as Q result.
This is not a happy pros.
pect." DR.. Derthick observes.
Here Is a typical comment
from the research director of
Duval County. Fla, which In
cludes the city of Jacksonville
approximately 200 teaching
positions. almost all Of which
are on the elementary level, will
be filled by substandard teach
ers (having less than a bach
elor's degree).
Furthermore, our selection
standards could be raised II we
were not confronted with such
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District and Maryland
Cuthoiic Schools

Most schools open at 9 am.
Thursday for halliday sessions.
The full-day schedule will not
start until the following Mon
day.
One new high school for girls
will be ready for occupancy
Elizabeth Seton, in Bladens-
burg. Only 1873 freshmen will
be attending this year. Even
tually the school will have an
enrolment Of 300.
Also, st. Johns College High
School will move to its new
plant at 2607 Military road
NV. The school. formerly 10
Gated at 1928 Vermont avenue
NV, will increase its enroll
ment from 800 to 1000.
Two separate schools will
open in the new Motherhouse
of the Sisters of Mercy of the
Union at Bradley boulevard and
Kentsdale drive. Bethesda. One
is the st. Maurice School, for
children Of all faiths who are
either slow learners or have
cerebral palsy. The other is
"a new kindergarten, Villa Mer-
Icy, for about 100 youngsters.
Another special school fol
children of all faiths to open
in october. is the 1t. Joseph
p. Kennedy Institute at 80l
Buchanan street NE. Financed
by a 100000 grant from the
Kennedy Foundation, it will
have an enrolment of about
so retarded youngsters.
A solemn mass at 1890 am
Wednesday at the Shrine oil
the Sacred Heart, Sixteenth
street and Park road NV.
will formally open the school
year. Over 1000 teachers in
Catholic schools will attend.
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But the postwar birth rate
has continued to rise. At pres
ent AZ million births take place
annually. This is just about
double the figure rs years ago.
Instead of tapering of. the
annual birth total is going still
higher and is expected to reach
record heights this year.
A study of the problems and
challenges facing American
schools and colleges, made by
this writer for North American
Newspaper Alliance, indicates
that many vital school prob
lens need to be solved. The
study reached school superin-
tendents throughout the coun-
try, as well as top educational
officials in Washington.
Elementary Rolls Soar
The greatest growth has
taken place in the elementary
grades. In 10 years, elementary
school enrolment has jumped
from %, 207, 900 to 33.460, 900,
or more than / million a year.
This growth has taken
place in almost every section
Of the Nation, in large COM
munities and small. Nor is the
end in sight. DR.. Lawrence G.
Derthick. United States Com
missioner Of Education, esti-
mates that four years from
now elementary and high
school enrolment will be 10
per cent greater.
What does this mean to the
individual school community?
1t means higher costs and
higher taxes. 1t means more
classrooms. more buildings,
more equipment and supplies.
But most of all, it means more
teachers.
Teacher Deficit
Here are some Of the more
pressing problems, as schools
reopen throughout the land
this week and next:
The Nation is short $4,000
qualified teachers. DR.. Derthick
estimates that l.563,000 teach
ers will be needed in public
and nonpublic schools; at
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Northern Virginia
Catholic Schools

All classes start at 8 am.
Tuesday. No new buildings or
additions have opened. and
no part time classes are
scheduled.
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Montgomery

All schools open at 9 am.
Tuesday. For the first two
weeks, first graders will only
attend classes for a halliday.
The only new school is the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-06
BY BENJAMIN FINE
North American Newspaper Alliance

NEW YORK Sept. 5-Neary one Of every four persons
in the United will go school college this
When the school bells ring this month an atme record
of 46480000 students will enroll in the Nations educational
institutions This is of 100000 the ls5s-59
school year
In the last 10 years schools and colleges have gained
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-06
School Contest Seen
Between U. S., Russia

Whether it likes it not the United engaged
IN tremendous" educational contest with Russia
This conclusion in report presented to the
Nation yesterday by Dr. Lawrence c. Derthc States
Commissioner Of Education.
Dr. Derhick of 10 American educators who made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-06
DC. to Place Students
According to Ability
BY ANDREW w. BINGHAM
Star stan Writer

In theory-and hopefully practce-District this
will be offering students programs tailored to their
individual needs than ever before
The catch phrases "abity-or homogeneous
ing" and track systems They boil down same thing
placing youngsters in classes which will challenge without
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-06

1871 900 students. This basil
cally Is the reason for the many
educational problems con-
fronting the Nation today.
The World War II baby
boom is in part responsible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-06

The outhor. q Pulitzer Prize reporter.
is dson Of the Groduote School Of
Education. Yeshivo University. and
education editor Of North American
Newspaper Alliance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-06

The Accounting Department provides the best posi-
bic schooling for managerial positions Accountants
have headed such corporations as American Cyana-
mid, Celanese Corporation of America, Crucible
Steel, Ford, General Motors, National Biscuit Re-
we're Copper, Sun Oil and Western Union, to name
just few The list of accountancy trained men and
women who have risen to executive posts is long
one and includes hundreds of Benjamin Franklin
graduates partial list of these successful gradu
ates will be found in catalog which is yours
for the asking.
Fall day and evening classes now forming
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY
School Of AetoHs4ney and Financial Admiuistr4tion
100 Six)esnth ST., NV, at RE. 7-2262
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-06
Leaders Take Action

1nere are OLner serious PROD
lens, but the three mentioned
above-teacher shortage, class
room shortage and inadequate
financial support-are the most
acute at present. However,
many school leaders and citi-
zen groups are taking steps to
meet the needs.
Under the leadership Of Supt.
Samuel M. Brownell, Detroit is
tackling such problems as SAL
aries, teacher shortage, cur
ricula, classroom shortage and
inadequate finances. Last win
ter Detroit received the report
Of a citizens advisory commit
tee on school needs for the
next decade. This two-year
study involved several thou
sand teachers and laymen.
The school board is now us
ing the recommendations Of
this report as its guide for
progress on curriculum, per-
sonnet, community relations,
physical plant and finances.
The city last April approved a
school tax increase of 3 mills
for five years plus a $50 mil
lion bond issue.
AS the schools get greater
community recognition they
will receive more support. Too
often the average citizen knows
little or nothing about new
developments within their
schools. They are not kept in
formed. Lack Of information
can readily become the nucleus
for a taxpayers revolt, or for
a no-confldence vote on a bond
issue.
The schools and colleges are
among the Nations greatest
and most precious assets. They
deserve and should receive the
continuing support Of all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-09-06
SPOTLIGHT ON EDUCATION
Student Boom Tightens
U. 5. School Shortages

a severe shortage Of teachers"
Ten years ago Duval County
had q school enrolment Of a.
1877; this fall It will be 95, 760.
A future annual increase of
5000 pupils is expected. The
present school plant can ac-
commodate q maximum Of "a
036 students. Thus. l25 addi-
tional classrooms will he needed
this fall. But they will not be
built. and $4,000 pupils will be
on double sessions.
Similarly. Long Beach, Calf,
reports an increase In 10 years
from $4,000 to $1,000 students.
The school superintendent COM
ments: I'VE don't Just need
more teachers-we need more
good teachers"
Classroom Shortage
The opening Of another
school year finds a shortage of
between 100000 and 100000
classrooms. According to Ar
thur S. Flemming, Secretary of
Health. Education and Welfare,
it will take IS years, at the
present level of construction. to
build them. But by then the
increased enrollments will have
brought about further building
shortages.
An estimated 3 million to 5
million children will be in over
crowded or double session
classes this fan. These pupils
will be cheated of a first-rate
education.
"A crowded classroom robs
every child in that room-not
just those who make up the
statistical excess enrolment
for the school," Secretary
Fleming says.
The solution? Federal aid
for school construction. Wheth-
er Congress will adopt a school
bill this session is still uncer-
tain.
Financing Squeeze
Financial support for the
Nations schools has become
the No. / problem in scores Of
communities all over the Ma
ton. More and more the States
are called upon to increase A.
nancial assistance to local
communities.
Some sections Of the country
have started a revolt" against
higher school taxes. In Long
Island. N. Y, for example. a
taxpayers revolt" has de-
feated the operating budgets
Of many school systems. AS a
result. several systems operate
under an austerity budget
which has eliminated bus
transportation, free textbooks,
kindergartens, adult education.
psychological services and 9TH
er accepted aspects Of space
age school programs.
A typical comment comes
from the Providence CR. L.
school system: THE revenue
from the school tax levy is in
SUFFICIENT to provide for the
needs Of the schools"
The solution? Some form of
Federal aid. together with in
creased appropriations from
the State governments. Many
believe that the local commune
ties simply cannot provide
enough taxes. to keep pace with
soaring school costs.
Leaders Take Action
There are other serious prob
lens, but the three mentioned
above-teacher shortage, class
room shortage and inadequate
financial support-are the most
acute at present. However,
many school leaders and citi-
zen groups are taking steps to
meet the needs.
Under the leadership Of STINT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-04-26

juice, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce;
mix well. Let stand to blend Ravors Com
bine tomato soup and cream cheese in top
of double boiler. Heat over boiling water,
stirring until cheese is melted. Soften gelatin
in water for S minutes; add to soup mixture;
stir until dissolved. Remove from heat. Cool.
When mixture begins to thicken, blend in
mayonnaise. Stir in fish mixture. Turn into
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-04-26

a creased l14-quart mold. Chill until set. If
desired, garnish with water cress or chicory
and lemon wedges dipped in paprika. Serve
with mayonnaise. Yield: portions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-04-26
DsviIed Oysters

70 cup -four
" cup salad oil
IL ScalliOns, including green tops chopped
medinm-size onions. chopped
2 mediuRl-sizc green peppers, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
heart of celery, including tops, chopped
dozen EaW oysters, cut into pieces
I can (3-Ounce) chopped mushrooms, drained
2 tablespoons lemon juice
ito 8 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons salt GN
" teaspoon PoprikG O.
~ cup fine dry bread crumbs, about
Combine -four and oil; stir until smooth. Cook
over medium heat, stirring constantly, until
golden brown. Add vegetables. Cook over low
heat until vegetables are tender, about 10
minutes. Add oysters, mushrooms, lemon
juice and seasonings. Add bread crumbs to
thicken to desired consistency. Reheat. Yield:
10 to IL portions. -Jhs Ind
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OcSlICu, BdEHlS0 Win wafer CIcSS OF CnlCOIy
and lemon wedges dipped in paprika. Serve
with mayonnaise. Yield: portions.
Rum Cream TORS
8 egg yOlks
cup sugar
envelope MnfaUOred gelatin
" cup cold sOater
2 cups heavy cream, 'ChiPped
" cup dark rum
10 baked 3-inch pastry tart shells
BitteTssUect chocolate cwLs W.
Chopped PistachiO nuts ~
Beat egg yolks until light. Add sugar; blend
well. Soften gelatin in water; bring to boil
over low heat. Slowly stir gelatin into egg
mixture. Fold in whipped cream. Gently
blend in rum. Cool mixture until it is thick
enough to mound slightly. Spoon into tart
shells. Chill until firm. Sprinkle tarts with
chocolate curls and nuts. If desired, garnish
with additional whipped cream. Yield: 10
tarts. These little pies can be made weeks
ahead and wrapped Individually in aluminium
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-04-26
Mrs. Hurley has the magic touch in her kitchen

foil. Pack into freezer until few hours before
serving and let defrost at room temperature.
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THIS WEEK Moso,ins / April as. 1859
Arkansas State press., 1959-09-04

historic and exquisite museum.
Beautifully decorated tables
laden with German delicaeies
were lined throughout the mu-
scum galleries.
Building Bridges of Understanding
Referring to the enthusiastic
receptions rendered the dele
gates Miss Dorothy I. Height,
national president of the Coun-
ell of Negro Women, said
"They all ended too SOON"
"Assuredly, one can readily
understand our hopes for more
meetings of this kind for they
certainly build bridges of un-
derstanding SO direly needed in
our troubled world"
Arkansas State press., 1959-09-04
DANNY THOMAS CALLS
ON AMERICANS

LOS ANGEiLES-One of the ma
tons best loved actors has cali
ed on Americans, regardless of
race or creed, to fight bigotry
without fear.
Danny Thomas told Shriners, at
tending the 58th Imperial Coun.
Gil, that much can be accom-
p1ished when people work togeth-
err He said this was the most
effective method to achieve uni
fication of all of us as brothers
and sisters"
Arkansas State press., 1959-09-04
Shrinks Hemorrhoids
Without Surgery
Stops Itch-ReIieves Pain

For the first time science has found
a new healing substance with the as
tonishing ability to shrink hemor-
rhoids and to relieve pain without
surgery. In case after case, while
gently relieving pain, actual reduce
ton (shrinkage) took place. Most
amazing of all = results were so thor
ough that sufferers made astonishing
statements like "Piles have ceased to
be a problem!" The secret is a new
healing substance (Bio-DyneS) dis
covery of a world-famous research
institute. This substance is now avail
able in sappository or ointment form
called Preparation HD. At all drug
counters = money back guarantee.
Arkansas State press., 1959-09-04
CNW Delegates
Entertained by
Queen Of Belgium

WASHINGTON. D. c. The 96
delegates of the Council of Ne
gro Women who are meeting
their counterparts on a 31-day
tour of Europe were entertain
ed recently by Her Royal High
ness, Queen Mother Elizabeth of
Belgium.
The Queen Mother held for
the Council women a reception
which the travellers called most
gracious The women were en-
tertained afterwards at a party
held in the Queens garden.
AS the party neared its end,
the Council women demonstrated
their gratitude and affection, sing
ing to the Queen Mother, Let
me Call You Sweetheart"
Official Reception In Germany
When the tour party stopped
in Germany, the delegates were
given a reception by the Lord
Mayor of Heidelberg in the city's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1959-11-08
Mediotors' Role

During the present COOLING off
period, Federal mediators are to
meet with the contending parties
as they seek an agreement. No
date has been set for the new
bargaining sessions, but Govern
ment sources said talks may not
begin for two weeks during which
the problems of resuming produc-
ton are tackled.
Although the matter of pay in
creases is a factor, the more Sc
rious stumbling block is manage
ment's demand that it have more
Say-so over working conditions
and practices at various plants.
At the end of go days of the
injunction period, the presidential
fact-flnding board, which last
month tried unsucceSsfully to
mediate an agreement and finally
reported to Mr.. Eisenhower that
the strike was imperiling the ma
tional health and safety, will list
the terms of management's final
offer" to the union. This report
will 60 to the President.
Within the following Is days,
the National Labor Relations
Board will conduct secret-ballot
election among the workers on
whether they will accept the final