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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1969
Page
2
The state Board of Education plans yardsticks to prove reading and mathematics competence at eighth grade level for high school graduation. The move aims to raise standards amid concerns many graduates lack basic skills, noting tests of draft-eligible youths reveal gaps, and arguing for challenging all students to achieve meaningful mastery.
Governor Reagan maintained a confident stance through the 1969 70 budget fight with California Assembly Democrats and prevailed. He drew broad voter support in 1966 by promising fiscal restraint and avoiding wasteful spending, a stance praised by supporters and critics alike as the state faced rising costs.
An opinion piece defending ROTC as a crucial and venerable part of national defense. It cites ROTC as the Army’s main source of junior officers and discusses rising demand, campus opposition, and quotes Brig. Gen. Clifford P. Hannum on preserving civilian military tradition amid academic critique.
The piece outlines partisan clashes over fiscal year state aid for California public schools, noting expected rising totals but insufficient coverage for districts. It cites Educational Finance in California showing public education expenditures soaring since 1959 60, with enrollment rising little and new programs driving costs.
Morrie Ryskind defends free speech on church pulpit politics while critiquing NCC funding of liberal causes. He recalls 1964 church guidance on Goldwater and praises Rabbi Magnin for denouncing partisan sermons, arguing ministers may not use pulpits for political campaigning.
Dr Robert Cooke of Johns Hopkins argues American environment boosts height and intellect, offsetting birth handicaps. He cites rising national life expectancy from 48.6 to 70.5 years between 1960 and 1967, improved control of measles and polio, and taller, heavier recruits versus World War I. He links nutrition and environment to brighter outcomes for poor and Negro populations.
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