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Friday, March 31, 1967

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Japanese Kids Tops in Math With 3,000-Year-Old Abacus

By JOSEPH GALLOWAY s - ■ •■ . • * • -.• \ ^ TOKYO (UPI) — Little sail-or-uniformed Japanese children who learn their arithmetic (Mi a 3,000-year-old adding machine are leading the world in potential mathemat-

ical genius.

Educators say there are a number of factors involved in the education of Japanese children, which may have bearings on the fact that they topped the list of a twelve-nation survey on international achievement in mathematics.

They slide little black beads along vertical wires on a wood frame to add, multiply and divide and some of them become so adept at this prehistoric calculator that they can beat an electric adding machine in a race. Japanese children aren't exposed to very much “modem” education. Besides learning the abacus, while they are primary school students they must also memorize a basic characteralphabet about twenty times

longer and infinitely more dif-

The Japanese children ac- ficult and complex than the cording to the survey by Tor- 26 A’s, B’s and C’s their weststen Husen of the University of ern counterparts learn.

Stockhohn, held a strong lead

in the critical high levels of ... f " e mat h sur\e\ ver y competition exami-

math excellence which pro- dldn sur P rise man y scientific'

duces scientists and scholars.

observers in Japan.

He said recent surveys haw shown that Japan is educating a greater proportion of its children than most western na-

tions.

“One study showed that more than 80 per cent <rf industry managers in Japan have college educations,” Dr. Hodge said, adding, “This compared with about 30 per cent elsewhere. "This country is so compact that there are few backwoods areas. The need for education is felt deeply nationwide, the pressure is on every student,”

he said.

Dr. Hodge pointed out that many students who failed the

nation for college entrance return again and again to keep

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Do they do it with new D r- Walter Hodge, represen-; tryihg. math? * tative of the National Science

No indeed. Japanese chil- Foundation attached to the

dren leam their ‘rithmetic on U. S. Embassy, said, “Every

the Chinese abacus — A Chi- Japanese kid has

nese adding machine which

first became popular the Sixth Century B. C.

“Back home th# feeling seems to be that if you flunk out just forget it,” he said. -

While the heavy excavating was going on behind them on DePauw University's new women’s residence hall this sextet turned over a ceremonial spadefull of dirt this weekend. At the site on South Locust where the three story structure is now under construction are (left to right) Ernest Collins, head of the local Design for a Decade program, Associate Dean of Students

Nelle Barnhart, President William E. Kerstetter, trustee and banker Fred O’Hair, Director of Residence Halls and Food Service Mrs. Elsie Miller, and student body president, David Jensen. The residence hall, when occupied in September, 1968, will house 144 upperclasswomen in 24 suites, each accommodating six women. Red brick, native limestone and large expanses of glass will face the contemporary structure.

Sheinwold #n Bridge

Taking All Finesses . •,. May Cost You A Slam By Alfred Sheinwold The average bridge player takes every finesse in sight on the theory that he has everything to gain and nothing to lose. Actually, a certain kind of fineese gives you a chance to lose but no chance to gain. fcydi dealer ■otbaides vulnerable

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You play the queen of diamonds from dummy at the first trick, and Blast covers with the king. You win with the ace of diamonds and plan your play. Do you start with a spade finesse, or do you first try the

elub finesse?

In actual play, the average bridge enthusiast would not even atop to ask any questions. He would try the spade finesse at the second trick. East would

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win end lead a diamond, and South would be down one without any delay. An expert would not bother with the spade finesse because it gives him a chance to lose the slam but does not help him win it. If the club finesse Works, South can take three club tricks and discard dummy’s losing diamond. He will then make the slam even if he has to give up a trick to the king of spades. If the club finesse loses, South will lose a club aqd a diamond no matter which Opponent has the king of spades, DOES NOT MATTER In other words, the spade finesse does hot matter. The contract depends solely on the dub finesse. South should therefore ignore the spade finesse. He should led the queen of spades at the second trick, just in case West happens to be an honor-coverer. But when West plays a low spade declarer puts up dummy’s ace. Declarer then leads the queen of clubs from dummy for a finesse. Whether East covers or plays low South can win three club tricks and discard the losing diamond from the dummy. Then South draws the rest of the trumps and claim his dam. DAILY QUESTION Partner opens with 1 NT (16 to 18 points), and the next player passes. You hold: S-K 4 8; H-6 3 2; D-K 8 7 4; CK 8 5. What do you say? Answer: Bid 2 NT. This shows about 8 or 9 points and invites partner to go on to game if he has anything above the bare minimum requirements for his opening bid. If partner has 16 points without the help of a five-card suit or a couple of tens and nines, he may pass instead of accepting the invitation to game.

SALE OF FARM LAND April 4,1967 - 10:00 A.M. At th* office of th* Commissianar, Fir*t-Cit**an« tank and Trust Company, GraancastU, Indiana 4 1 'LOCATION:, Wife NW'4 Sac. 23 Twp. 13 N. R3W 2 miles Seuthwest of Belle Unien, (known as the Robert Terry farm) R. R. No. 5, Greencastle, Indiana. Consisting of SO Acre*—More or less. Approximately 60 .acres tillable. « S " • • \ TERMS: % down day : ef sale And balance 4a be paid upon delivery of ■deed and abstract. Bids may be left at FirsKCitixees Bank and Trust Company. Sale date may bo continued from April 4, 1967, day to day thereafter until sold. • »■ ■ Sale will be subject to approval of Putnam Circuit Court. REAL ESTATE TAXES: Sale subject to no liens er encumbrances other than 1967 taxes payable 196B to be assumed by purchaser. FIRST-CITIZENS BANK AND TRUST COMPANY Greencastle, Indiana As CommitsionAr lyon and Boyd, Attorneys

By ROBERTA ROESCH Dear Roberta Roesch: I don’t know why some people take the view that the only reason a woman works parttime is because she lacks the background, ability and get-up-and-go to work full-time. Resentful Reaction Speaking as a part-time worker and an educated woman who could work full-time if she chose, I resent the people who feel that part-time workers do less important work than full-time workers. In my case, I live in a college town where some of the most intense, dedicated persons I know view my part-time job with a patronizing air. I’m tired of this attitude, and I’m tired of having my work belittled. Mrs. E. G. Dear Mirs. E. G.: I don’t blame you for being tired on both counts. Besides, the people you write about are definitely taking an unintelligent and uncompromising view of the 1967 work pattern of women. Today, anyone who is knowledgeable about women workers knows that there has been a tremendous Increase in parttime work in the last decade because this type of job opportunity fills the needs of so many women. Official figures Actually, statistics and studies prove that most women work part-time because they prefer not to take a full-time job. Reports from the U. S. Labor Department state that fewer than one in six women take part-time work because they can’t find full-time work. Dear Roberta Roesch: Why do so many offices have to be full of rude and thoughtless people? Here is an example of what I mean. I have been working for over six weeks and not one girl has extended herself enough to ask me to sit with her in the company cafeteria. To make things worse, one girl did arrange to have lunch with me at a restaurant. Then said she forgot about it the day we were scheduled to eat together. I like

my job, but I can’t stand this treatment. What do you suggest? A. J.

NOTICE OF REARING GREENCASTLE CITY PLAN COMMISSION The Greencastle City Plan Commission will meet April 18, 1B67. at 7:30 p. m. CDST, in regular session at the City Council Chambers in the City of Greencastle, Indiana, at which time It will consider the preliminary plat of Country Club Addition, submitted by Edward L. Saylor and Eleanor C. Saylor, owners, and, also, the preliminary plat of Medallion Meadows submitted by Elmer Wells, Sr., and Elmer Wells, Jr., owners, at which time in the discretion of the board said plats may be considered as final. Also, said board may transact any other business that will come before it. At this time all persons who have any interest in the plats belnc submitted win be beard. Dated this 28th day of March, 1987. Greencastle City Plan Commission by: Gordon A. Sayers, Secy. March31-lt

Seller's Market For Companies NEW YORK UPI—The long- ; standing seller’s market for well-managed companies gives every indication it will continue for several years, according to an official of an international engineering and management

consulting firm.

“For every quahty company that can be purchased, many potential buyers exist,” aays Richard W. DaJzell, director of management consulting for Ford, Bacon A Davis, Inc. “It is interesting to note that of the nation’s 500 largest companies, 18 of the 42 which have achieved average annual gains of 15 per cent or better In growth-per-share earnings over the past 10 years have engaged in an active program of acquisitions or mergers in that per-

iod.” ’

to master

the old abacus. It is built-in

around computer. There have been

cases where people using an i abacus have won in races with'

electric adding machines.

“There is also the fact that: Japanese children work harder j and longer. I see these children i going to school early in the morning on my way to work. And they put in six days a

week,” Dr. Hodge said.

“They pound the basic three R’s into them at a younger age. There is less of the new

education here

“If repetition brings success — and apparently it does in basic arithmetic — then the Japanese are ahead,” Dr.

Hodge said.

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A Newcomer, She Was Never Invited To Eat With Others Dear A. J.: I know it is hard to be treated this way, and I am certainly not condoning this action. But people are people and they might unintentionally act in a thoughtless manner. When they are busy with their own lives, they can forget other people and appointments they didn’t write down. Recommended Courses Since this is the case—and since you are living and working with this situation—the best thing you can do is to recognize this human failing, realize there is seldom anything personal in it, and make up your mind to extend yourself to others even though they are slow to accept you into their circles. Usually this works.

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PEST OF THE WEEK Horticultural Tips Spruce Spider Mite: This pest attacks spruce, arborvicae and juniper. Infected foliage often may be recognized by its dull grayish cast When the sharp green color of foliage begins to turn gray and later brown, it is too late to prevent damage. However, prompt action at this time may prevent serious damage. Overwintering eggs at the base of the needles of infected plants produce tiny light green mites in early spring when temperatures reach 50 degrees. These mites mature into larger, darker green or almost black individuals. A new generation can be produced in about 17 days. Control: Use either Aramite, Keithane or Malathion (may injure canaert juniper) at manufacturer’s recommendation.

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