Editorial on education funding and the payoffs of school growth
The piece argues for dramatic investment in public schools, noting the lag between funding and payoff. Francis Keppel warns that while many states expand facilities, the public must be persuaded that education is the nation’s essential key. The National Committee for Support of Public Schools seeks ways to finance expansion and reform, urging belief in the country’s financial ability to fund the finest system.
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Oarar S
Francis Keppel
Washington
Keppel
National Committee For Support
Saving the redwoods protests against California highway plans
The California Division of Highways plans high speed freeways through Prairie Creek and Jebediah Smith Redwoods State Parks. Deforestation would endanger 300 foot tall trees dating back 2000 years. National criticism grows as Save-the-Redwoods League funds and pride in the forests face damage.
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California Division of Highways
Prairie Creek Redwoods
Redwood
Jebediah Smith Redwoods
Redwoods
North America
B. C
United States
Save-the-Redwoods League
California
Whose problem is this mass murder epidemic
A commentary insists the nation must share responsibility for preventing mass murders rather than blaming specialists alone. It mocks simplistic crime causes, notes sensational crime headlines, and argues society must confront violence collectively. The piece touches on glands in crime, improbable anecdotes, and issues of privacy and alcohol.
Education aid bill trimmed but funds for basics exist
Washington report notes Congress backs a $1.2 billion three year education aid package focusing on construction and loan programs. Major classroom construction, teacher training, testing and adult education aid are cut or rejected while retained items include $690 million in matching grants and $360 million for loans, plus $145 million for graduate expansion and a prior $236 million medical facilities program.
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Peter Edson
Washington Correspondent
Enterprise Assn
Washington
NEA
U.S
Kennedy
Congress
Missed engagements prove a funny burden of time
Joy Stilley writes of a luncheon date gone wrong when three friends plan to meet in midtown New York at 11 45 a m. One waits at an indoor waterfall while another hides by phones near subway stations. The trio misses each other, two join lunch with Stilley’s husband while the third was delayed or unable to come. They plan to retry next week with standby held.
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New York
Civilization
Cynthia Lowry
NEW York (Ap
Ed al
NBC
Jeanne Richey Amacker
Investors Forum Uneasy Money Afloat
Billions of dollars sit ready to flow into the stock market as speculation drives prices higher. Chrysler acts as a bellwether with a two for one split triggering a three hour trading halt and a single day surge of over nine dollars per share. Xerox and Syntex are cited as romance equities drawing speculative followers while the piece urges caution and a balanced mix of 70 to 90 percent in solid stocks and bonds.
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Chrysler
America
Xerox
Syntex
U. S
TV and Radio Miss America behind scenes Ruth Millett
Ruth Millett salutes old fashioned wifely tactics for breaking bad news to husbands. She sketches a scene where a teenage bride vanishes after a note about traffic tickets, then advises cooking, attentive listening, and asking for a promise before revealing faults to ease the confrontation.
Senate eyes nursing homes and housing for elderly
Senate hearings and a Clark bill push housing for the aging and a comprehensive study of nursing homes. Sen. Frank E Moss leads efforts, aiming to fill gaps in federal programs while assessing care quality, costs, and standards across facilities.
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Martin E
Retirement Advisors, Inc. Carings
Frank E. Moss
Utah
American Association of Homes For the Aging
San Francisco
Moss
Senate
Senate Committee On
Joseph Clark
D-Pa
Senate Committee of Banking and Currency
Banking Committee
Senate Committee
Kerr-Mills
Biddeford Saco Journal Delivery Rates Notice
Classified notice lists subscription prices for one month six months and one year with advance payment terms. Announces Biddeford Maine newspaper as member of Associated Press and identifies editorial and business contacts.
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Adams Street
Biddeford
Maine
The
Journal Publishing Corp
W. Paul Casavant
E. P. Ingalls
Associated Press
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