Great Leaders and the Marks of True Statesmanship
Dear reader, the note surveys historic leaders from Caesar to Churchill and asks how Great Books describe a great leader. It highlights Pericles as an exemplar, praising integrity, dedication to the common good, and the ability to inspire trust without corruption.
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Pericles and Leaders in Political Thought Across Eras
The text weighs views on leadership from Pericles through Jefferson Tolstoy and modern thinkers. It contrasts the idea of a natural aristocracy guided by virtue with Tolstoy’s critique that leaders are a delusion, likening belief in great men to attributing herd direction to the animal in front.
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How To Win A Set Of The Great Books
Readers are invited to submit a timely brief letter or clipped news story to Dr. Mortimer J. Adler via this newspaper. A selection as a weekly column topic earns a 51 volume Great Books set covering 3,000 years of writings by 74 authors.
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Lessons In Learning and Special Education Needs
An article discusses the need for expanded special education, noting Jeff's path from mainstream classes to a dedicated smaller class with trained teachers. It cites estimates of 55 000 to 300 000 teachers needed nationwide and highlights federal and university workshops training exceptional children teachers. A plea for support ends with a request for donations to Help Your Child.
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National Association For Retarded Children
University of Illinois
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Department of Exceptional Children
California
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Three Problems Facing Schools In Next Decade
Education article outlines three major challenges in 1970s schools dropout rates the 3 A s problem and expanding knowledge. It highlights preschool primary and compensatory education to curb dropout rates with industrial arts teachers urged to learn training programs and guide students toward suitable skills.
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Institute For Policy Studies
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Athens Eyes Foreign Visitor Fee to Curb Influx
The Athens City Council proposed a Greek government rule requiring all foreign visitors to carry at least $200 on arrival to curb a rise in heatniks and cashless undesirables. The proposal aims to tighten controls amid rising inbound tourist traffic and concerns over visitor conduct.
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