Universities Brace for Vets Under New GI Bill
AP survey shows colleges bracing for a surge of veteran students under the new GI Bill. Estimates range up to 250 000. Many campuses face space and housing shortages while others expect eased deferments to trim crowding. Presidents say they will accommodate GIs, with mixed impact on tuition free and private colleges. Faculty praise veterans as strong students, though housing and capacity remain key constraints.
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New York
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iRetired Mediator James Jeffrey To Be Honored
The Cedar Rapids Building and Construction Trades Council hosts a Thursday banquet honoring James P. Jeffrey, who retired in December from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. About 200 Eastern Townspeople from labor and management are expected at Teamsters Hall. Joe Riley will be toastmaster.
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Joe Riley
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Borman Compares Gemini 7 Flight To Tokyo Driving
Colonel Frank Borman said the Gemini 7 spaceflight is safer than driving in Tokyo traffic during a Tokyo news conference. Mrs. Borman and astronaut Walter Schirra joined him as they prepared for an eight nation Far East tour after arriving in Tokyo.
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Thieves Take Dog From Home in Elizabeth Case
In Elizabeth New Jersey thieves broke into Andrew Bara’s home Sunday and stole only the family watchdog Snooper. The dog was later found tied to a fence post three blocks away.
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N. J
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Andrew Bara
Bara
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