Males edge females in NAEP achievement tests across ages
The NAEP survey finds males typically score higher in math science social studies and citizenship while females lead in reading and literature at younger ages and in writing. By adulthood males also outperform women in consumer and home management knowledge, with writing showing female advantage.
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Washington
UPD
National Assessment of Educational Progress
NAEP
The
Education Commission of the States
Denver
Colo
Gender Gap in Education Sparks Debate on Curricula
A report notes higher male correct answers in a math problem and a question about political nominations. Roy Forbes cites possible subtle forces behind unequal educational outcomes and urges unbiased curricula to let women reach their potential.
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House of Representatives
Roy Forbes
Federal probe probes illegal spying by D C police
The U S attorney's office investigates alleged illegal spying by Washington D C police tied to antiwar groups from 1968 to 1972. Sources say information was shared with the CIA and Secret Service, with one burglary alleged to obtain data. No evidence top officials instructed acts.
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The
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CIA
the Post
FBI
U.S
D.C
Maurice J. Cullinane
Secret Service
Justice Department
Senate Select
Female smokers die earlier than men in Pennsylvania study
A study from Edinboro State College of 4 000 residents in northwestern Pennsylvania finds female smokers lose 19 to 20 years of life while male smokers lose 14 to 15 years. Nonsmokers live about 75 to 76 years. cigar and pipe smokers gain about one year.
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UPI
Edinboro State College
Pennsylvania
Journal of Breathing
Illinois Lung Association
G.H. Miller
Edinboro
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