Hutchins dies former Chicago president reshaped education
Robert Maynard Hutchins, age 78, famed educator and former University of Chicago president, died after a kidney ailment. His reforms included early college entry, two year degrees, and dismissing compulsory class attendance. He also led the Ford Foundation role and the Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions.
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World Today summarizes Middle East peace plan and global tensions
The World Today reports U S mid east peace plan urging Israeli withdrawal from occupied Arab lands as a starting point while other stories note Vietnam Vietnam War era oil talks with Washington, Yugoslav elections in Ho Chi Minh City and Shaba frontlines in Zaire.
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Epidemic Thwarts End Smallpox Bid by WHO
In New York the World Health Organization warns its global smallpox eradication program is hampered by a severe outbreak in Somalia. Dr Isao Arita notes the danger of a single case spreading worldwide, with 280 cases reported since March in Somalia.
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President Carter visits Thurmont church during weekend in hills
President Carter surprised locals in Thurmont Maryland near Camp David visiting Weller's United Methodist Church rebuilt in 1915. He toured the rural area during a weekend in the Catoctin mountains, plans a Los Angeles UAW speech, and returns to Washington after an 85 minute service with three family members.
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Carter visit spurs turnout at local church service
President Carter and his family attend a service at a Methodist church in Thurmont area, drawing a large crowd of parishioners, visitors, and Secret Service personnel. Attendees note it as a great honor and privilege, with prior Camp David stops at nearby chapels and churches shaping the day.
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Oklahoma executioner backs electric chair over drug method
Mike Mayfield, who oversaw 29 electrocutions in Oklahoma before his retirement, prefers the electric chair to the state’s new drug injection method. He calls Old Sparky humane in his view, while noting the injection could be considered inhumane. Oklahoma becomes the first state to designate a drug injection as the death method this month.
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