Urban renewal myth questioned by Columbia professor
Dr. Martin Anderson of Columbia University argues private enterprise, not federal policy, should drive city renewal. He says in ten years the federal program destroyed more homes than it built and that rents remain unaffordable for evicted residents. He notes $53 billion in city construction since 1950, with only 1 percent from urban renewal. Congress should reassess continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Anderson
Graduate School of Business
Columbia University
Anderson
Congress
British sloop of war Pantaloon carries mediation dispatches
Dispatches to Washington show Britain offering to mediate US France tensions. The report notes the Pantaloon’s mission and the British government promise of good offices amid ongoing difficulties.
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Pantaloon
Washington
United States
France
Henry M’lallen
Troop 13 Court of Honor Highlights New Scouts and Merit Badges
Scout Troop 13 of Trumansburg held its Court of Honor on March 4 at the First Methodist Church. About seventy attended as twenty three merit badges were awarded and several boys advanced or joined as Tenderfoot, Second Class, or Life Scouts. Scoutmaster George Boyer led the troop.
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Trumansburg
First Methodist Church
Valley Forge
Edward Jamison
Danny Neumann
Ray Mancil
Robert Babcock
Geo. Hoagland
Peter Hoffmire
Arthur Kellogg
Ronald King
Bruce Vann
James
Letters to the Editor Highlight Grove Cemetery and Local School Exhibit
Readers praise the Grove Cemetery and its historic arches while noting respect for veterans. A family commends Truman School science fair exhibits, the effort of students and teachers, and the knowledge gained from the event.
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Trumansburg School
Beware the Ides of March Ovid Resta salesmen warning
A reader warns Ovid area residents about spring influx of salesmen. Do not sign quick contracts or reveal personal information over the phone. Verify deals with the Chamber of Commerce Better Business Bureau banker or lawyer before purchasing from any stranger. Pay attention to true value and reliable local advertisers.
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Chamber of Commerce
Better Business Bureau
Reflecting on open mindedness during Lent in Main Street Trumansburg
Notes urge self examination and fair critique in a complex society. They warn against biased or hostile comments toward others including public servants and emphasize humility and honest thinking as a path to personal and communal growth.
Dr Campbell Named Health Commissioner in Seneca County
The Seneca County Board of Supervisors approved Lavene E. Campbell as Commissioner of Health. Dr. Robert Gibbs led the recommendation from the Board of Health. Pauline Manno was named Senior Clerk. A $200 allocation was approved for the Finger Lakes Library Assn and a $300 grant for a Boy Scout Camp at Babcock Hovey. Bids for the 1965 Board Proceedings went to Ovid Press at $7.45 per page for 500 copies. Inter-County Publishing offered a competing bid. The CD Emergency Center will be placed under the Sheriff's Department with bids for one patrol car. Supervisors Marks Wiggins and Gladis joined the Regional Development Committee.
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Waterloo
Seneca County Board of Supervisors
Lavene E. Campbell
Seneca County
Robert Gibbs
Board of Health
Pauline Manno
Finger Lakes Library Assn
Babcock Hovey
Board of Supervisors
Ovid Press
Inter-County Publishing, Inc
Ovid
Interlaken
CD Department
Sheriff's Department
Debate Over Grading Systems And The Role Of Teachers
An American conference highlights criticism of A through F grading and the reliance on reports. Opponents claim grading pressures harms ethics and learning, but advocates argue inadequate teaching, not grades, dull student achievement and encourage cheating.
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Ovid
Dostoevski
Doostoevski
Austem
Pooner
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Cayuga St. Ext
Moongate
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Arlington
Lake Cayuga
the Grove
Indiana
Orville Faubus
Mickie A
Jane
Main Street
Campbell
Seneca Health Post
Marks, Wiggins and
Gladis
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