Repairing Faults In Education Demands Funds And Action
The article argues the General Assembly aims to diagnose and fix failures in reading and math skill tests without punishing juniors who struggle. It urges funding for remedial classes, notes local systems must create programs, cites Florida’s turmoil, and calls for a statewide solution with Gov Hunt seeking money ahead of May session.
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General Assembly
State Department of Public Instruction
North Carolina
Florida
Georgia
High Point
Jim Hunt
Gap In The National Resolve In Congress Energy Delays Persist
The article laments Congress failing to pass a unified energy package as Carter tours four continents to urge action. It notes OPEC price concerns, finite oil supply, and calls for belt tightening domestically. Conference committees plan to work during holidays to craft a consensus for the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Congress
Carter
OPEC
U.S
Congress
Metric Mission Wins Another Step with One-Liter Bottle
A major soft drink maker swapped a one quart container for a one liter size without raising price. The change gives buyers more volume for the same money and a local philosopher says profits may drive metric adoption.
World Council roots push WSCF to expanded reach
The World Student Christian Federation expands to include more youths from Eastern Orthodox Churches, growing from 100 member organizations in 96 countries with 15 Orthodox groups across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. The piece also answers reader questions on sackcloth and ashes, church secessions, and theology education for Seventh-day Adventist pastors.
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Carlyle Adams
World Council of Churches
World Student Christian Federation
WSCF
Middle East
Greece
Roumania
Ethiopia
Egypt
Finland
France
United States
Soviet Union
A. Andrews University
Berrien Springs
Mich
Philippine Union College
England
Newbold College
West Germany
Argentina
Brazil
Mexico
Christmas prospects boost economic outlook amid shopping surge
New York economist Allyn Earl predicts a stronger 1978 start as Christmas spending extends, with inflation easing and energy gains from Alaskan oil helping reduce dependence on imports. Officials warn of holiday crime and urge shoppers to use safety tips, while ecological guidance promotes a leaner, greener festive season.
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New York
Allyn Earl
Jimmy Carter
White House
Earl
Parks and Recreation Department
Mafia evil eyes treasury power in Washington roundtable
The article argues Mafia leaders who control a vast, diversified crime empire seek access to federal funds and political influence. It profiles their history from 1890s migration through Prohibition, notes profits from bootlegging, and warns of a sophisticated campaign to influence government and public opinion. It links organized crime to politics, law enforcement, and public rhetoric.
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State Department of Crime Control and Public Safety
J.W. Trivette
Washington
U.S. Treasury
Justice Department
Ft. Knox
Underworld
Treasury
Mafia
Sicily
Marlon Brando
al Pacino
United States
Benito Mussolini
America
Opportunity
New Order
Murder, Inc
Cosa Nostra
Criminal Brotherhood
Italy
Mussolini
Carabinieri
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World Group
Episcopal Church
St. Louis
George D. Cummins
Kentucky
Reformed Episcopal Church
Howard D. Higgins
James Parker Dees
Statesville
N. C
Anglican Orthodox Church
Dees
Adamis
Holt McPherson
The
Environmental Center
Noron's
Jack Anderson
Senator Soaper
NASA
Grafecke
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