25 May 1969
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Newspaper
Argus
Location
Fremont, California, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1969
Page
1
A Cal State Hayward faculty committee proposes eliminating failing grades with a W or AW for withdrawals, arguing it hiding underachievement. Critics say the plan obscures true ability, undermines the traditional competitive ethic, and may hinder graduate opportunities and accountability.
The California National Guard is praised for restrained competent performance during service in Berkeley. Mayor Wallace Johnson noted violence stemmed from the Peoples Park takeover, and while a tear gas incident attracted attention, guardsmen avoided provocation. The piece argues the Guard fulfilled its duty amid disruptions, offering reassurance for the future.
Senator Barry Goldwater outlines a federal bill to curb obscene material in U S mail. The plan, supported by 19 co sponsors and echoed by the White House, would require labeling of harmful content and adult receipt verification. It targets material deemed unsuitable for minors and seeks to hold publishers and distributors accountable.
A column questions tenure as protector of the poor versus safeguard against outside pressure. It recounts a case of a teacher labeled Philogg who earned tenure despite misconduct, aided by superintendent pressure, and ended up teaching elsewhere, illustrating potential abuses under tenure laws.
Commerce Secretary Stans return from the Far East highlights limits on textile exports as US Labor imposes a 90 decibel noise rule on factories. Salisbury mills face costly remodels and possible closures while foreign competition keeps profits high and jobs at risk.
Editorial notes a shift toward coeducation in higher education with Yale admitting women for the first year next fall and plans at Princeton and others. It cites U S Education data, mentions Radcliffe housing pressures, and highlights that women’s colleges also move toward coeducation.
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