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School Superintendent Alexander J. Stoddard of Los Angeles did not want parents to become alarmed at any wild tales their children might tell of the new doings. So he wrote out a careful letter and gave each pupil a copy to take home. From now on, said the letter, atomic bombing drills would be a regular part of the 1950-51 school program. The drills had been thoroughly worked out, would be repeated so often "that immediate response will become a habit" (e.g., "drop immediately to the ground or floor, face down . . ."). Of course, added Superintendent Stoddard, "we sincerely hope...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: Just in Case | 9/25/1950 | See Source »

...three-man special committee filed its report with Illinois President George D. Stoddard last week. The report is expected to be largely of the fact-finding rather than judgment-passing variety...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Illinois Conservatives Claim Rights Abrogated | 6/20/1950 | See Source »

...that Stoddard has the report, the straightening out of the tangle will be largely...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Illinois Conservatives Claim Rights Abrogated | 6/20/1950 | See Source »

However, the case has stirred up some interest in the state legislature, where certain legislators have rallied to Blodgett's defense. They have warned Stoddard that if he doesn't "clean up" things, they may get after...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Illinois Conservatives Claim Rights Abrogated | 6/20/1950 | See Source »

...background of the case are Stoddard's efforts to build up the academic standards of Illinois. Stoddard imported Bowen to improve the college of commerce, and it was under these instructions that Bowen brought in many new men, including several who worked on New Deal agencies...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Illinois Conservatives Claim Rights Abrogated | 6/20/1950 | See Source »

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