Graduation tests deemed unworkable by educators panel
A National Academy of Education panel said any statewide high school graduation minimum competencies would be unworkable and likely pass most students anyway, weakening the diploma standard. They urged focusing on early grade fundamentals and urged against federal tests, while noting four trends hurting writing and test performance.
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National Academy of Education
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Union ads provoke miners during paychecks contract vote
The United Mine Workers campaign to win ratification of the national coal pact sparked anger among miners amid a $40,000 advertising push featuring Johnny Paycheck. Meetings across West Virginia Ohio Illinois and Pennsylvania outlined the pact while protests and brawls erupted in Springfield Illinois. Some power curtailments planned for Maryland Virginia West Virginia and Ohio were postponed as officials awaited the vote result.
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Towns gain aid for three year community development ties
Washington AP reports new federal rules widen eligibility for community development aid to all towns. Funds may cover parks streets sewers social services industrial sites and historic building rehab. Also covered are curb improvements and youth home operations.
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Washington
Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Moonies Ordered Out by Appeals Court
More than 150 followers of Rev. Sun Myung Moon on temporary visas must depart or leave voluntarily after the U S Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an INS ruling. The court said Moon's Unification Church training program was not bona fide.
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Sun Myung Moon
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Immigration and Naturalization Service
Moon
Unification Church
Ethopia admits Cuban troops on Ogaden front lines
In Nairobi Kenya Ethio pia confirms Cuban soldiers are in combat roles in the Ogaden war and signals a major forthcoming offensive against Somali forces. The report marks a shift in alliance dynamics as regional hostilities escalate.
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Sadat Letter Delivered to Begin in Direct Contact
Mideast peace mediator Alfred Atherton delivered a letter today from Egypt's President Anwar Sadat to Prime Minister Menachem Begin. It marked the first direct contact between the leaders in over a month, signaling renewed diplomatic outreach.
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Mideast
Alfred Atherton
Egypt
Anwar Sadat
Menachem Begin
Rhodesia Pact Advances on Transitional Government Plan
Prime Minister Ian Smith and three moderate black leaders reached a breakthrough on the composition of a transitional government intended to lead Rhodesia to black rule by December 31. An broader three part agreement would be signed Friday morning, pending accord on the interim government.
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UPI
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The Cedar Rapids Gazette Advertising Rates and Copyright Note
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists subscription and postage details with carrier rates and mail options. It notes exclusive republication rights by The Associated Press for local news and AP dispatches.
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Gazette Company
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Canal delays irritate Byrd to speed Senate treaty debates
Senate leaders voiced irritation over delays by Panama Canal treaty opponents while Sen. James Allen persisted with amendments. Senate Democratic Leader Robert Byrd warned the tactic is to delay and stonewall, as 33 amendments four understandings and one reservation were drafted for the neutrality treaty. Byrd threatened weekend sessions and possibly ending Easter break to hasten debate amid ongoing efforts to win the 67 votes needed for ratification.
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D-Ala
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D-W. Va
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