Editorial on Soviet education outpacing American schooling
A review of The Teacher and the Taught in the USSR notes Soviet educators stress science and math with large compulsory curricula. Benton argues Americans lag in early rigorous training and foreign language study, urging a reassessment to boost Johnny's readiness and reduce the Ivan Johnny gap.
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Why Two Names For One Street
Residents in Kanawha City face confusion over street naming as Mac Carkle Avenue transitions to the South Side Expressway near DTH Street and then reverts to MacCorkle miles west. Calls grow for a single official name to ease addressing and navigation.
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Readers' Forum Hitching Post on Capitol Parking Needs
In a June 12 editorial the Gazette calls for bold action to ease Capitol personnel parking. Dr. Paul Dudley White’s plan is cited, and a bicycle solution with shaded bike posts and secure lockups is proposed to reduce car use and traffic. Letters from readers urge Gov. Smith cooperation and note practical, low-cost benefits.
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Unconfrontation Signals Duopoly Amid Cold War Pressures
Washington reports that the Monday talks between the President and Premier Kosygin avoided a direct eyeball confrontation. Instead, the exchange showed advancing but nonbelligerent relations, with signs that U S and Soviet interests are converging toward a two power balance under rising domestic and international pressures.
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Johnson Kosygin talks steer UN debate toward cooperation
The President and Soviet leader Kesygin pursed a cautious path in facing the United Nations debate over Israel and Arab tensions. They emphasized shared interests, arms control, and reducing arms production while avoiding direct superpower confrontation and signaling willingness to meet when the time is right.
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Kenna Tests Voters With Specific Governor Plans
West Virginia candidate Lee M. Kenna of Charleston departs from tradition by presenting a concrete program for a future governor. He outlines tax increases to fund a major school upgrade, calls for campaign finance reforms, streamlined election procedures, and state funding for campaigns while seeking administration backing and voter reaction.
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U N Flaws TV exposure and Senate contrasts
Russell Baker argues that the United Nations is hampered by television exposure and contrasts this with the U.S. Senate. He notes cameras at the U N limit frank debate while the Senate bans cameras, allowing more efficient work. He suggests adopting Senate practices like limiting heads of state appearances and broadening topics of discussion.
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