Dismantling Racial Barriers Expands Black College Enrollment
Washington AP reports a government study shows more poor blacks than whites enrolled in college and vocational schools in 1972 as higher education access improves. The 308 page Conditions of Education notes rising public expenditures yet declining writing skills among teens and mixed income effects on college entry.
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Siena
Washington
Congress
National Center For Education Statistics
Lion
Mayors clash with Ford over funds sharing delays
Leaders from the National League of Cities and U S Conference of Mayors denounced Ford and Congress for stalling revenue sharing as Dec 4 expiration nears. Mayor Landrieu blamed inflation and political standoffs for cutting cities’ buying power and delaying budgets. Gary's Slatcher warned vital services could halt if action stalls.
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Ford
Landriew
Landrieu
Congress
Nixon
Richard Slatcher
Gary
Ind
Army bid to buy paperweights blocked by GAO
Washington AP Defense Department supply controllers blocked the Army Criminal Investigation Command bid to purchase 324 marble paperweights for 988.20 and 50 walnut plaques for 7, under the claim these gifts would aid civilian police department outreach. GAO supported the decision and rebuked CIC for the order as a questionable use of operations and maintenance funds.
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Washington
Defense Department
Army
Criminal Investigation Command
General Accounting Office
Defense Supply Service
CIC
Les Aspin
GAO
Court system eyed to cut traffic cases nationwide
The LEAA urges states and cities to adopt a New York City like traffic system. Aks Rochester and Buffalo pilots since 1973. hearings by non judges precede a three member appeals board. Some motorists may pay by mail, deemed guilty.
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Washington
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
LEAA
Richard W. Velde
New York City
Rochester
Buffalo
State Department of Motor Vehicles
General Telephone: fifty years of reliable business telecoms
General Telephone touts half a century of service to Southern California businessmen. They highlight a cost analysis method, shifting to individual student billing, and an initial capital investment repaid in the first year. The firm promises modern versatile equipment, tailored systems, fast service, operator training, updates, and damage protection at no extra charge.
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General Telephone
California
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