HIGH SPOTS OF THE BILL

 

 

lL. Sponsored by the National Physical Education Association,

2, Endorsed by American Legion, Elks, and N.E.A,

3, Primary function of the bill is to raise the physical
fitness standard of all youth (both boys and girls).

4, Aid given to states in proportion to the number of youth
compared to the total number in the United States, On this
basis, Kansas would receive aporoximately one million
dollars annually. The program would be administered
through a state physical education director and would be
used;

(a) To aid teacher preparation

(o) Improve facilities

(ec) Improve teacher salaries

SUGGESTIONS FOR WRITING TO CONGRESSMEN

1, The letter should be a brief, concise but forceful personal
appeal that the bill be supported because:

(a) The primary function of the bill is to
raise the standard of physical fitness of
the youth of the nation (both boys and girls).

(o) Federal aid is particularly important in
states like Kansas that have small revenues
for education,

(c) The need for raising the physical standards
is shown by the number of rejections for
military service because of physical
disability,

(Latest figures on draftees show 43%
re jection).

©. The letter should be a personal urge or plea that the bill
be brought out on the floor and given the support it deserves,

U, S. CONGRESSMEN FROM KANSAS
SENATORS
Arthur Capper, Topeka Clyde M,. Reed,. Parsons
REPRESENTATIVES

William P, Lambertson, Brown Co. | John M, Houston, Newton

U. S, Guyer, Kansas City Frank Carlson, Concordia

Thomas D, “iinter, Girard Clifford Hope, Garden

Edward Rees, lyon Co, City