... into a depression. Money was scarce and families valued the things that still made their lives happy. Adults gathered around radios to listen to sports, while the young people danced to the big bands. Board games were popular and movies were hot. Franklin Roosevelt encouraged Americans with his fireside ... headlines. (Tames pg20)- In 1930 Amy Johnson became the first woman to fly solo from England to Australia in 17 days. In 1932, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic in 15 hours and 18 minutes. Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, begin ... Also in th...

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... 12- to 17-year olds said they looked at a local daily newspaper the previous day, with significantly more older than younger teens claiming usage. The section most read was the sports page, followed by the comics and front pages. Previous-day radio usage among teens was much higher, at 85 percent; television viewing was 70 percent. However, when asked to name ... tap the youth and teen market are creating anything they can to forge a name. Niche products geared toward the generation are making their debut, such as magazines Teen People and Sports Illustrated for Kids, Cover Girl's Cosmi...

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... obtainable so it wasn't too long before women began traveling overseas to Paris or other countries to pursue their dreams. At this time in history women also began to join sports, and practice frequently to become successful in athletics. On August 6, 1926 Gertrude Ederle was the first woman to swim the English Channel, and she did it in less than fourteen ... hours, which broke the male record. Amelia Earhart demonstrated courage in the field of aviation in 1932 when she became the first woman to fly a place across the Atlantic. This was a great and progressive time for women ... also...

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... see a reduction in not only alcohol consumption, but also drug use, vandalism, and behavior problems. You may also see an increase in the student's grade point averages and participation in sports. Closing: Alcohol is a problem for not only students but adults too. People need to be educated on the harmful side effects as well as what alcohol can lead to. Education ... place both health and behavioral wise. We can never stop learning and teaching. Teamwork is a cause beyond one self, and with that we can reach for the stars! References: Arria, Amelia M., Tarter, Ralph E. (1991). The eff...

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