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 though some school executives felt that they were on the decline in appeal; were susceptible of dishonesty, etc.

Attempt was made to avoid all the known faults of other contests, and with some $6,000 cash set up as prizes (both cash and trip prizes); along with college scholarships of a value of about $13,500 it was agreed that such a contest would attract attention and secure large interest and returns.

These contests were divided into three phases: