GAO Cannot Compare Academic Use Of Federal Aid By College Athletes
The GAO cannot compare the academic performance of athletes on athletic scholarships who receive federal aid with non athletes who get similar funds. About one fifth of football and basketball players at 23 major universities receive some federal aid. Dorgan sought assurance the funds support academics rather than athletics.
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Polaroid backs Constitution bicentennial school program
Polaroid Corp funds 3 million dollars in materials posters and instant cameras to aid the Constitution bicentennial education effort reaching 58 000 elementary schools. The National Association of Elementary School Principals will distribute materials with a late summer rollout planned. A separate panel advances a Fairness Doctrine bill to require balanced coverage by radio and TV stations with 33 8 committee vote and floor consideration ahead.
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House Panel Approves Leave Bill for Families
A House labor subcommittee approved the Family and Medical Leave Act to require unpaid, job protected leave up to 18 weeks for new or adopted or seriously ill children and up to 26 weeks for serious medical problems. The measure applies to employers with 15 or more workers and faces possible compromise to win full House support.
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Reagan proclaims Just Say No to Drugs Week
President Reagan designated the week to promote the slogan popularized by Nancy Reagan. He signed the legislation Tuesday urging Americans to avoid illegal drugs and alcohol abuse. New organizations backing the campaign have formed with Mrs. Reagan's encouragement.
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Princess Margaret Plans Nine Day China Visit With Family
Princess Margaret and her two children Lord Linley and Lady Sarah Armstrong-Jones embark on a nine day official tour of China. The itinerary covers Beijing landmarks including the former imperial palace and Ming tombs, and notable sites such as the Great Wall and the terracotta army guarding the Qin emperor’s mausoleum.
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Reactor Could Stay Down Until October
Washington and Oregon lawmakers propose keeping the Hanford reactor shut until October while seeking safety standards. The NAS said it cannot judge restart now, with a full appraisal possible by October and a 30 day congressional review after the report.
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Boland Amendment at Center of Iran Contra Hearings
The Boland Amendment bans on aiding the Contras become a focal point in Iran Contra investigations. Congress revised the ban, allowing some advisory help while barring direct military support, with experts examining potential violations and conspiracy charges under Walsh.
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Nato ministers open talks on Europe missile elimination pact
In Stavanger Norway defense ministers from 14 nations begin two days of discussions on the security impact of a proposed accord to remove hundreds of land based nuclear missiles from Europe. Caspar Weinberger meets privately with Manfred Woerner before the closed door session in a secure Stavanger hotel.
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Aiken Standard Classified and Contact Information
Subscribe and advertising lines with phone numbers for the Aiken Standard plus emergency contacts including Abused Persons Coalition Aiken Fire Police EMS Poison Control and sheriff services. Provided as a service with hours for customer service and payment instructions.
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