Teacher Shortage Eases Yet Local Districts Cut Hiring
Education officials say the "teacher shortage" is leveling off but districts reduce positions. Some districts hire teachers from out of state, cutting opportunities for locally trained graduates. Long Beach Unified hires fewer teachers, eliminates a junior high class period to save money, affecting about 120 positions.
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ROTC Will Cut Draft Says Laird
Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird urged on Saturday that moving to an all voluntary armed forces requires campus recruiting and military training. He warned against opposing ROTC on campuses and said mandatory college officer training is unlikely. Also discussed are teacher hiring trends and the impact of the draft on job prospects for educators.
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Four More Slain by Death Squad in Sao Paulo
Four more bullet rid victims of Sao Paulo death squad were found near Itapecerica da Serra. Police identify them as underworld figures with records, bringing total victims to 43. Officials deny group knowledge and blame gangland rivalry.
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School Vandalism Costs Reach 200 Million Yearly
An Associated Press survey shows school vandalism costs rising across major cities from 1967 to 1968 with New York City losing 1.2 million to window damage and total losses near 5 million in 1968. Other cities report sharp increases as districts add police sensors and private detectives. Kelley Named State Deputy Commissioner of Corporations.
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Jail Driver as Drunk in Car Death
A Los Angeles man identified as Leonard Sanders, 31, was booked on suspicion of felony drunk driving and manslaughter after a head-on crash on Imperial Highway near Bullis Road killed his female passenger, Jackie Marie Eppright, 28. Eppright died at 6 15 a.m. at a Los Angeles County General Hospital.
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Better Cars Ahead: Classified Ads Spotlight
Front page style note highlights top cars in local classifieds. Readers find quality listings, pricing, and quick comparisons. It signals a focus on value and availability with practical details for car shoppers.
Sierra Club President Quits Under Pressure
David Brower resigns after 16 years as Sierra Club head amid internal disputes and a failed conservative slate in a nationwide vote. Phillip Berry, 32, an Oakland lawyer, named new club president for two years at the directors' meeting in San Francisco.
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