Iowa task force finds no need for basic skills testing
A 122 page report from a 20 member task force to the State Department of Public Instruction concludes Iowa students perform well compared with other states and 94 percent of schools meet or exceed the national median. Yet despite top results, averages lag behind early 1960s levels and concerns grow over basic reading writing and computing skills, urging deeper analysis before adopting competency tests.
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Iowa
State Department of Public Instruction
Iiowa
California Governor Urges Direct Cuba Talks
Gov. Jerry Brown on ABC urges recognizing Cuba and direct talks with Fidel Castro. He argues U.S. policy should normalize relations to improve its image, leverage with Cuba, and avoid cosmetic solutions tied to troops in Cuba. The piece contrasts past administrations and mentions Cuba’s role in Cold War tensions.
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Abc-Tv
Brown
U.S
Cuba
Russia
China
Fidel Castro
Barbara Walters
Dan Rather
Vance
Anatoly Dobrynin
Soviet Union
Castro
Disney World
White House
Gov. Brown
Guantanamo
Federal aid stakes Milwaukee Road rescue amid route cuts
The Milwaukee Road faces bankruptcy and considers abandoning western lines to Three Forks Montana and other towns, risking 60 families' jobs and local tax loss. Congress weighs loans or grants up to 80 million, while a coalition of workers and shippers eye a buyout to save the railroad.
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Milwaukee
Three Forks
Montana
Chicago
Miles City
Mont
Congress
Hoover warns of UN danger in public exchange with Hurley
In a New York hotel room Herbert Hoover tells Gen Patrick Hurley that UN General Assembly actions supersede the U.S. Constitution and cites alleged plots involving Alger Hiss and Molotov. He argues UN human rights covenants threaten American freedoms, citing Article 18 as pointing to contradictory rights.
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Gen
Patrick Hurley
New York City
Herbert Hoover
United Nations
Pat
United States
U.S
U.N
U.N. General Assembly
Alger Hiss
Molotov
Korea
Vietnam
Katanga
Editor argues UN freedoms threaten religious liberty
A reader warns that UN language on freedom of thought and religion could enable government overreach. The letter contrasts with the U S Bill of Rights and urges separation from international authority to preserve constitutional liberty.
Labor Day Origin From 1882 Meeting And Parade
The accepted history credits Peter J. McGuire with proposing a day to honor labor at a 1882 New York Central Labor Union meeting. The first observance occurred Sept 5 1882 in New York City with a street parade to show trade unity. Neal J. Peters urges solidarity and fair conditions for workers across trades.
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Peter J. McGuire
New Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
McGuire
New York Central Labor Union
Trade and Labor Organization
Central Labor Union
New York City
Pacific Power Slims bills by cutting usage with insulation plan
In a bold efficiency drive Pacific Power & Light promotes a Zero Interest Financing Program to urge 104,000 electric heating homes to conserve energy. Oregon studies show 40,000 homes need floor insulation 33,000 ceiling insulation and 48,000 storm windows doors as potential gain, aiming for 65 to 70 percent participation and major savings.
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Pacific Power
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Idaho
Pacific Power's no interest loans boost home insulation drive
Pacific Power offered homeowners gratis loans with no interest or repayment plan. In a year 4,600 loans average 1354 dollars each, creating a property lien repayable at sale or inheritance. Completion climbs to about 100 houses weekly with a five year target of 60,000 homes upgraded and a 300 million kWh yearly shortfall.
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Pacific Power
Energy conservation loans boost utility rate base gains
The utility treats conservation loans as a resource to lift its rate base and earn a reasonable return. It costs 14 mills per kWh saved versus 56 mills to build a new plant. the program defers new plants while benefiting consumers and the company. Similar programs exist in six Pacific Northwest utilities and TVA. Critics question nonparticipating customers. California and Wyoming regulators have rejected the approach.
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Pacific Northwest
Tennessee Valley Authority
California
Wyoming
Northwestern
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D-Mont
Penn Central
Richard B. Ogilvie
Illinois
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Warren G. Magnuson
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Wallace Abbey
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ICC
Federal District Court
Congressional Quarterly
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American Federation of Labor
Neal J. Peters
Carpenters and Joiners of America
Wilson Ave
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Portland
Ore
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Pacific Power & Light Co
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Universal Press Syndicate
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