Howes Role in Education Contentions and Policy Shaping
Harold Howe the U S commissioner of education oversees four billion dollars in federal education support with 2,800 staff. His tenure has included aggressive desegregation enforcement and public clashes with critics across the South and Congress. He plans to push for broader federal help and end segregated schooling, while facing ongoing political heat and administrative challenges.
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Washington
Harold Howe I
U.S
McGuffey
America
Howe
U.S. Office of Education
USCE
Office of Education
United States
Harold Howes
Education
Congress
Capitol Hill
National Education Assn
Metropolitan Club
Commissioner of Education
Capital Hill
South
Robert C. Byrd
DW. Va
Rep
L. Mendel Rivers
DS. C
John Gardner
Harold Howell
Howe of Scarsdale a Desegregation Advocate and Pragmatic Persuader
Howe, a former Navy commander and longtime educator, leads Scarsdale schools with a focus on desegregation. He notes progress in recent years and says the key is persuading 23,000 independent local authorities to cooperate for further gains.
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Howe
Phillips Academy
Andover
Mass
Scarsdale
N. Y
Andover High School
Walnut
America
Ski Resorts Protest New Forest Service Fees
About 200 U S ski areas urge delay and data sharing as the Forest Service shifts to a graduated rent linked to profits. Industry reps led by William J Carney Jr argue the plan overcharges profitable areas and lacks transparent statistics. They seek open hearings and more time to gather economic data before implementing next July 1.
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Denver
Colo
William J
Carney, Jr
Carney
The
Forest Service
Holland and Hart
Colorado
Aspen, Vail
Arapahoe .Basin
Winter Park
Loveland Basin
Heavenly Valley
Calif
Sun Valley
Idaho
Sugar Bush
Waterville Valley
N.M
Vail Associates
Vail
National Forest
Robert B. Loughery
National Forest Recreation Assn
Boise
Loughery
Improved Sanitation Plan First Step in Rat Control
Purdue University led a pest control conference and reports on a national rat control strategy that centers on sanitation. Experts say eliminating food supplies and hiding places is the crucial first step before targeted baiting, with 90 percent of rats removed after a proper program.
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Lafayette
Ind
UPI
Purdue University
Purdue
Purdue Department of Entomology
William Butts
Lee’ Truman
Indianapolis
Truman
Fulbright Says Viet War Not Worth the Price
Senator J William Fulbright declares in a year end report that the Vietnam War is not worth its cost in American and Vietnamese lives and resources. He criticizes U S policy while supporting soldiers already committed and calls for public understanding of the issues. He also disputes the view that South Vietnam is a victim of communist aggression, calling it a civil war between Vietnamese factions.
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Washington
UPI
J. William Fulbright
United States
Vietnam
Arkansas Democrat
Fulbright
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Johnson
North Vietnam
Cedar Rapids Police Chief Temporarily Becomes Assistant Chief
Cedar Rapids Police Chief George Matias will serve a one week period as assistant chief while remaining in the chief’s role. The move follows a city council plan to safeguard Matias from demotion should a future administration appoint a new chief. Matias, 44, was named chief in 1962 and has met civil service qualifications for the post.
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Cedar Rapids
George Matias
Matias
News Council
Safety
John Oberthien
Oberthien
Avenue SE
Civil Service ‘Commission
Police Department
Vaude Fellwock
Billfold Found After 19 Years Near Fort Knox
A billfold stolen 19 years earlier was found sealed in a Fort Knox bus station wall after an auto crash. It contained cards identifying Gerald Rians of Peoria. Rians said robbers took the wallet when he was stationed at Fort Knox, then dumped it through a wall hole during the heist.
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Louisville
Fort Knox
Gerald Rians
Peoria
Rians
Hillfeld
Climbers usually take four days to Kilimanjaro summit
Report notes typical ascent duration for Mt Kilimanjaro climbers is four days under normal conditions with established routes and standard rest stops.
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Mt. Kilimanjaro
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U. S
Mississippi
James C. Eastland
By Larry Calloway
Fee Theory
Spaight
Montrose Hotel
Valenta
Ray's Clark
First Avenue
Schimberg Co
Iowa
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