Are We Educating an Elite Disdainful of Democracy
NEA Washington Correspondent report on Dr. Samuel I. Hayakawa raising concerns about elite students and teachers developing disdain for democracy. He questions whether gifted education risks producing an elitist mentality that despises democratic participation and accepts coercive behavior.
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Washington
Nea
Samuel I. Hayakawa
San Francisco State College
Hayakawa
Iself
Plato
Hitler
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Better, Cheaper Homeowners Policies Face Spacecraft Risk
The standard homeowners package now covers damage from self propelled missiles or spacecraft including terrestrial and interplanetary impacts. New policies boost personal property coverage to 50 percent, cover moved items for up to 30 days, drop the forcible entry rule for theft, allow unattended property theft in unlocked cars with keys surrendered, and offer deductible options of 100 250 or 500 dollars to cut premiums.
Quick Quiz and World Facts Spark Reader Curiosity
A digest of trivia covers whale shark diet seaweed and small surface fish, Olympic rings symbolizing five continents, and John Tyler as first U.S. president to remarry in 1844. Also notes the meaning of Alexander and its link to Alexander the Great.
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Europe
Africa
America
Asia
Australasia
U.S
John Tyler
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Jitters on the Hoof From Modern Feeding Practices
Organic Gardening and Farming quotes Dr. Richard Bristol of Iowa State University warning that confinement feeding and modern management create nervous and digestive disorders in cattle. The shift from roaming to feedlots may affect public health as well, the article notes.
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Organic Gardening and Farming Magazine
Richard F. Bristol
Iowa State University
Bristol
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Bath oil capsules and other summer hobby patterns featured
Bath oil now offered in bottles for those who prefer showering. A pre shower beauty bath uses cotton soaked in oil. An ice crusher blender attachment yields four quarts of crushed ice in 90 seconds. Summer patterns for bath sheets cover sports and hobbies. A combined diaper bag and changing pad helps parents travel with baby.
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United Press International
Jovan Inc
North LaSalle St
Chicago
Iona Manufacturing Co
Regent St
Manchester
Conn
Suffola Creations Inc
Fifth Ave
New York
N.Y
Plairie Toys Inc
P.O
Youngstown
Ohio
Fear Cast the Votes In Yortys Victory
The Los Angeles mayoral race ended with Yorty defeating Bradley amid claims race and fear influenced the outcome. The piece notes Watts 1965 and campus turmoil, warns against fear as a political tactic, and urges the black community to proceed with future campaigns despite this close result.
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Fear
Yorty
Los Angeles
Bradley
Watts
San Francisco State University
Cornell University
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