Educators Call for Eight Billion in Federal Aid
A coalition led by the Educational Policies Commission urged vastly increased federal support for public schools with minimal strings attached. They forecast a need of about eight billion dollars annually, arguing only the federal government can raise such funds while states retain local control subject to audit and essential safeguards. The NEA and AA of School Administrators back a national policy, stressing the issue is national as well as local. Rhee Willing SEOUL President Syngman Rhee accepted his party’s nomination for a fourth term, naming Lee Ki Poong as running mate amid election challenges. A separate court case in California dismissed a suit to unseat a state official, holding the allegations did not justify overturning the election. seven defendants were improperly joined. Gas Clears Dairy Plant: An ammonia leak forced evacuation of about 200 workers at a Richmond dairy plant.