Intense Criticism of Education Still Continues
Public education faces ongoing extremist criticism in 1968 following a 1967 survey by the National Education Association. The report cites both helpful critics like PTA and Chamber of Commerce and harmful groups such as John Birch Society and civil liberties groups. It warns that extreme rhetoric can lead to firings, board harassment, and removal of materials, urging strong school community relations and information sharing to counteract misinformation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garven Hudgins
Associated Press Education
United States
National Education Association
Commission On Professional Rights and Responsibilities
Richard B. Kenna
PTA
Chamber of Commerce
American Legion
Kennan
Taxpayers
John Birch Society
Citizens Committees
Civil Liberties
Bers
Ensors
Commission
The
Birch Society
Land of the Free
J. D. Salinger
Keenan
H. G. Wells
New Wardrobe Starts Small for College Etiquette
A guide for students starting college wardrobes suggests buying minimal items first and then expanding on campus. It warns against overinvesting in formal gowns and notes regional style differences from the frozen north to the South. Emphasis on versatile pieces, machine washable fabrics, and coordinated outfits for budget and practicality. Bold collar trends, wool costumes, and new tie styles are highlighted as key fashion shifts.
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New York City
Schools urged to adopt public relations programs
Davis argues public relations must extend beyond paid publicity to every local association PTA school newspaper and teacher. A positive climate will encourage pupils and parents to counter extremism and act as effective school advocates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
PTA
Agnew Family Returns Home From West Coast Trip
Mrs Spiro T Agnew wife of the GOP vice presidential nominee and her three daughters have returned to Baltimore from Los Angeles while Agnew stays in San Diego to plan campaign strategy with Nixon and is due back in Maryland later this week Two Secret Service agents accompanied the group to their Annapolis residence Randy 19 stays in Vietnam during the conflict.
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Baltimore
Spiro T. Agnew
Los Angeles
Agnew
San Diego
Calif
Richard M. Nixon
Maryland
Secret Service
Kimberly
Pamela Lee
Susan
Annapolis
Randy
Vietnam
S. Africa Rhodesia Friendship on Wane
Salisbury Rhodesia newsletter reports fading enthusiasm for South Africa relations after Rhodesia's 1965 independence seizure. The Rhodesian National Friends of South Africa group cites dwindling funds and uncertain support for the next financial year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury, Rhodesia
South Africa
Rhodesia
Rhodesian National Friends of South Africa
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E. W. Davis
Actton
Biyant
Garden City
Kansas
Anthony
Martex
DuPont
Buckhide Brand
Oxfords
S. Africa
Gregorio Mujica
South
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