Performance contracting in schooling faces tough results
The Office of Economic Opportunity funded a $5.6 million trial with six private firms in 18 districts to teach reading and math to first through third graders, but the CEO reports no clear gains over traditional classes. He notes contracts exist outside the trial with mixed outcomes, citing Behavioral Research Laboratories as a favorable example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Economic Opportunity
Philip ¥. Sanchez
OEO
Behavioral Research Laboratories
Palo Alto
Calif
BRL Leads Largest Guaranteed Performance Contract in US Education
BRL runs the largest guaranteed performance contract in U S education in Philadelphia and operates Baneker Elementary in Gary Indiana. A new contract with a Miami Dade County district aims to teach reading and math to grade schoolers including children of migrant workers. District Superintendent Bryd cites specific local goals and grassroots origin as keys to success while BRL President Sullivan defends the approach as improving accountability for publishers and materials. The American Association of School Administrators backed performance contracting at its Atlantic City meeting.
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Pioneer
BRL
Philadelphia
Baneker
Gary
Ind
Dade County
Miami
Florida
William. A. Bryd
Washington
Roger H. Sullivan
ONO
Atlantic City
American Association of School Administrators
Mark Twain
Nixon partitions U S regional councils spark fear and critique
A historical overview describes President Nixon’s Executive Order 11847 creating ten federal regional councils. Critics warn of regionalization bypassing state sovereignty, enabling diverse laws and federal control, while defenders argue closer cooperation among grant agencies.
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Nixon
United States
Departments of Labor
Health Education Welfare
Housing and Urban Development
Department of Transportation
Te Office of Economic Oportunity
Environmental Protection Agency
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Federal Register
California
New England
Mr. Nixon
Hig Keyuusian
Why People Fight and Peace Through Sport
The piece argues that fighting predates racial divisions and that sectarian and tribal conflicts persist beyond race. It suggests humans seek stimulation through conflict but proposes competitive sports as a safer outlet to channel energy, predicting a future where athletics gain prominence as a substitute for war.
A Solomon with scissors in a barber shop satire
A first person narrator and barber Lou discuss politics, inflation, race, books, and Cuba while getting a haircut. The playful dialogue exposes generational tension and social chaos with sharp humor. Lou offers stark, humorous solutions, exposing cynicism toward politics.
Freedom and Independence Ideals in 1972 Nebraska
Columbus Nebraska issue advocates personal freedom as a divine gift and self control as key to true liberty. It condemns government overreach and calls for adherence to moral principles and the Golden Rule in public life. Dated Monday March 27, 1972.
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Your Freedom Newspaper
Columbus
Nebraska
Ask the Doctor Won't cure colds
Lawrence Lamb MD explains that colds are viral and penicillin does not treat viral infections. Antibiotics may help only if a bacterial complication arises, while fever and symptoms often resolve naturally. He also answers questions on sugar in urine and diabetes testing.
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Dr. Lamb
Nature
Lamb
Powerfully Jumbled Clues Across a Cryptic Puzzle Page
A fragmented OCR reading presents a mosaic of crossword style clues and stray terms. The text lists numbers and partial phrases such as Powerful Ones, Chinese or individuals, heart Raw metal, Novelist Zane, and Musical hints, suggesting a chaotic puzzle or crossword page without coherent narrative.
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Ashalesheep Pefacker
UM Royat
Wacor
Beymter
Thrush
Zane
Hegveniy
Printdrink
Dasn & Fag Dsoverciea
Hanoi blood debt lists and Vietnam costs in U.S. withdrawal debate
A column argues Hanoi may not mimic Tet in 1972 as weather and politics unfold. It cites a Senate study on the human cost of communism in Vietnam and history from Ho Chi Minh to Hue, with figures on executions and prisonings, and warns that ending air support could be a grave misstep.
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Richard Nixon
Peking
Hanoi
South Vietnam
Richard L. Walker
China
Mao
Subcommittee
South
Vietnam
PJ. Honey
Miller
Tra van Dae
Vietnams
Ho Chi Minh
Poalitionsforerenact
Bernard Fal
Hoang van Chi
Gerard Téngas
North Vietnam
Hoang Yan Chi
Hue
Ob Velinam
Douglas Pike
le Xuan, Chuyen
Commonist
Harol
le Xuan Chuyen
Lenin
Stalin
Public employees face union power debates in Congress
A historic argument opposes compulsory unionism for public workers citing harmful strikes and impacts on citizens. It notes three mouse bills 7684 9324 12532 and hearings start March 1 by the Special Subcommittee on Labor. The piece defends public accountability, voting rights, and essential services.
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House of Representatives
National Rights To Work
Itelf
Aamnion
Public employee union power sparks labor debate
A congressional subcommittee chair and Virginia official push for compulsory public employee unionism. Critics warn of forced dues for political activity and coercive union practices, highlighting contracts and payroll deductions as central issues.
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Frank Thompsey
Virginia
Guy
Henry E. Howell
American Federation
Afi-Cio
Howell
National
Right To Work Committee
American Federation of
Jerry Wurf
Wurl
Gay.Howell
Community letter honors band over sports but urges fair funding
Kathleen Febringer writes that the school band deserves more praise and financial support after traveling for competitions and practicing long hours. She argues bands require dedication, yield trophies, and should receive equitable funding alongside football and basketball.
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Lincoln
Omaha
Kathleen Febringer
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