Education gap prompts summer econ program for teachers
A DePauw University led six week summer program for high school economics teachers will be funded by the U.S. Office of Education under the Education Professions Development Act. Thirty teachers will study economics, production and distribution, with field trips to industry, to improve understanding of a modern market economy.
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Gerald Warren
DePaul University
Warren
America
DePauw
U.S. Office of Education
Education Professions Development Act
Savannah
Evening Press
Budget Surplus Shrinks Alarming Way Under Nixon Watch
Washington AP reports the expected 1969 budget surplus, once $2.4 billion for the year ending June 30, has dwindled to about $1 billion or less. Cabinet reviews show many Johnson-era estimates too low, with higher interest costs and possible surtax delays eroding the remaining cushion.
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Washington
Johnson
Nixon
Robert P. Mayo
Oraily
Mayo
Raves Nues
Congress
Commander of Pueblo Awaits Fate in Navy Inquiry
Cmdr. Lloyd M. Bucher waits for the Navy court of inquiry after eight weeks of hearings on the USS Pueblo seizure in Coronado California. The five admirals will decide whether to recommend court martial or medals. Bucher and his crew faced questions about violating the Don't give up the ship and the Code of Conduct.
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Richard E. Meyer
Associated Press
Coronado
Calif
Lloyd M. Bucher
Navy Court of Inquiry
Pueblo
Bucher
E. Milles Harvey
Navy
Rose
U.S
University to Get Negro Professor at Arkansas
Dr. Gordon D. Morgen, 38, a Conway native, will become associate professor of sorology at the University of Arkansas, the first Black professor at the university. He currently teaches at Lincoln University in Missouri and is a 1953 graduate of Arkansas AMAN College.
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Ark
Gordon D. Morgen
Conway
University of Arkansas
Morgan
Lincoln
Eresby
Arkansas Aman College
Nixon Wins Senate Support for Missile Plan
President Nixon appears set to win Senate votes for a Sentinel missile system as a first major clash with Congress looms. Leaders acknowledge a fierce, close vote on the ABM program with GOP support growing and House backing uncertain amid strong opposition from several Democrats.
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Wisconsin
Willam Proxmire
White House
Albert Gore
Tennessee
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
Senate
Everett M. Dirksen
Nixon
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
House
Yo Nixon
Soviet Space Official Sees Apollo Flights Proving Dependability
Anatoly Blagonravoy, head of the Soviet Space Research Commission, told Pravda that Apollo 8 and 9 show a largely solved dependability problem but warned that serious issues remain before man can walk on the moon. He cited risks from the lunar module and potential emergency rejoin failures with Apollo 11 planned for July.
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Moscow
U.S
Anatoly Blagonravoy
Soviet Space Research Commission
Arkansan is Elected President of National Development Group
Fort Smith Arkansas Jon Hardin 35 executive director of the Western Arkansas Economic Development District Inc has been elected president of the National Association of Development Organizations AP reports.
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Fort Smith, Ark
Jon Hardin
Fort Smith
Western Arkansas Economic Development District, Inc
National Association of Development Organizations
Conservation Education Key to Better Life for All
Mary Anita Laseter profiles Arkansas DAR state chair Catherine Richards Howard on conservation education. The piece urges individuals to spread awareness, practice sound habitat care, involve neighbors, and engage with groups like the National Wildlife Federation and Audubon Society to preserve wildlife, water, soil, and forests for future generations.
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Hal Boyle
The
Arkansas Society
DAR
Catherine Richards Howard
Hope
Howard
Congress
National Wildlife Federation
Audubon Society
American Forestry Association
Federation of Garden Clubs
National Society
Daughters of the American Revolution
Henry David Thoreau
Israel Planes Hit Targets in Jordan
Israeli warplanes struck near the Jordan River south of the Sea of Galilee hitting suspected Al Fatah bases. Across the Suez Canal firefights continued with Egypt reporting damage and casualties while Israeli forces denied losses. UN observers were praised for courage and resourcefulness in monitoring the ceasefire line.
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Marcus Eliason
Associated Press
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Jordan
Jordan River
Sea of Galiice
Jordan Valley
al Fatah
Suez Canal
Port Suez
Ismailia
Cairo
Egypt
Port Said
Mediterranean
Israel
Cameoo
United Nations
New York
U Thant
U.N
Congressional Reaction to Missile Plan
Washington AP report on congressional stance toward President Nixon s antimissile plan. Senate Democratic Leader Mansfield cites growing support to approve the proposal while House leaders Ford and McCormack signal backing and caution. Senate Republican Dirksen also favors the plan as Nixon predicts a close vote and a good chance of approval.
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Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Congress
Nixon
House
Gerald R. Ford
John W. McCormack
Everett M. Dirksen
All Lost in Collision Say Russians Lose Trawler Crew
In Portsmouth Virginia AP reports the Soviet fishing ship No. 4553 collided with the tanker Esso Honduras off the North Carolina coast early Thursday. The U.S. Coast Guard found debris and no survivors, with the trawler’s crew of 22 to 26 presumed lost. The Robert Eyhe confirmed the collision and loss.
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Portsmouth
Atlantic
Esso
Honduras
North Carolina
U.S. Coast Guard
Robert Eyhe
Esso Honduras
Board Listened to Students in California Education
SAN FRANCISCO AP The California Board of Education listened to students led by Mark Lee urging not to drive districts into action. It adopted one of nine proposals from teens statewide to seat a student voting member on the board in low cal districts.
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San Francisco
Mark Lee
California Board of Education
Lee
California Association of Student Councils
Cal
Bases Hit by Enemy Mortars in Saigon Area
AP dispatch from Saigon reports enemy mortars and rockets striking more than a score of Allied bases and towns Friday night and into today. US and South Vietnamese forces repelled two ground assaults northwest of Saigon as Hanoi warned it would retaliate if limits are crossed.
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George Esper
Associated Press
Saigon
U.S
Sal
Nixon
Washington
Central Highlands
Dak To
Demilitarized Zone
Hue
Mekong
da Nang
South Vietnam
Hye
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Pletad in Two Years Ab Ep Est Maled Cast
A terse report notes a projected two year period for an epic production with a cast valued at around $1 million and broader financial framing. Specific names and locations are not provided in the fragment.
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