Duke reading program yields high early gains in Durham first graders
An experimental Duke University reading program in 17 Durham first grade classrooms reports 90 percent of students reading at or above grade level. The approach uses everyday materials and strong teacher student one to one bonds, and discipline issues have declined. The program is six months old and awaiting full testing.
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Durham
Duke University
Jim Hunt
City finally contracts for High Point traffic signal system
After years of delay the City of High Point moves forward with a computer directed traffic signal project. The contract targets 119000 dollars of city funding out of a 700000 dollar inflated project cost, withBob Vaughn credited for pushing state reprogramming. The plan aims to ease congestion on Main Street despite past nerves and delays.
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State Highway Department
Bob Vaughn
State Board of Transportation
Analysts Clash Over Soviet Threat and INTERPOL Role
Stansfield Turner argues Soviet tactics rely on outdated notions while building military strength. Jeff Friedman contends the GAO INTERPOL report risks aiding international criminals and undermining law enforcement by politicizing support for INTERPOL.
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GAO
Interpol
Jeff Friedman
National Commission On Law Enforcement and Social Justice
Sacrifices in Carter energy plan raise doubts and questions
A conservative critique argues Mr. Carter’s energy program promises sacrifices but offers rebates and tax credits instead of real burdens. It questions standby taxes and a crude oil levy, notes tax credits for weatherization and solar installation, and warns against delaying decisive action.
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Carter
Capitol Hill
White House
Burger Seeks to Hear Mitchell Appeal in Watergate Case
Washington brief discusses Chief Justice Warren Burger's ongoing involvement in Mitchell's Watergate appeal, noting Rehnquist's recusal, Burger's ties to Mitchell, and calls for disqualification sparked by past friendships amid the high court fight over Nixon tapes.
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Warren Burger
John Mitchell
Supreme Court
Burger
Mitchell
High Court
White House
H.R. Haldeman
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National Public Radio
New York
Martha
Fred Ward
Ward
Look Magazine
Winzola McLendon
Look
McLendon
Fred
John
Justice Department
Nixon
Washingtoning on the edge of a cookie
A bemused narrator recounts encounters with a distressed Detroit car executive, an oil man, and coal interests in Washington. Each laments energy policy doubts, from small cars and retooling costs to higher fuel taxes and environmental limits, while a cookie offers brief consolation.
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National Center On Black Aging
Senate Committee
Washington
Carter
Congress
White House
Detroit Automobile Company
Detroit
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