Wisconsin Superintendent Race Prompts Gambling Metaphor
In Wisconsin a 15-candidate race for state Superintendent draws criticism of pay and qualifications. The writer flags the low $25,000 salary and lax rules, noting the stakes for one million students and over $1 billion in biennial funding. The piece warns of political and educational risks and urges restoring minimum qualifications before the April 3 runoff.
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Wisconsin
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Black River Falls
la Crosse
Eugene Balts
State Department of Education
the Tribune
Las Vegas
VA neglect of Vietnam veterans spurs critique by Nader task force
A Ralph Nader task force accuses the government and the VA of inadequate medical care education benefits and unfair aid denials for Vietnam veterans. The 450 page preliminary report calls for absorbing VA hospitals into a national health plan tougher scrutiny of education programs broader benefit eligibility reviews and changes in discharge criteria amid drug treatment access issues.
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Ralph Nader
Veterans Administration
Nader
Donald E. Johnson
Vietnam
Army
Today in History highlights March 5 1770 Boston Massacre
On this date in 1770 British troops fired on a jeering crowd in Boston, killing five. The event known as the Boston Massacre helped spur the American Revolution. Birthdays include Rex Harrison and Lorin Maazel. Thought for today by Catullus.
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Boston
New Orleans
Bern
Switzerland
Zachary Taylor
Ameri
U.S
Rutherford B. Hayes
Josef Stalin
Moscow
France
Richard M. Nixon
New Hampshire
Vietnam
Federal Reserve Board
Rex Harrison
Lorin Maazel
Catuls
B.C
Tougher gun buying stance praised by two Wisconsin Dems
Two Wisconsin Democrats praised a tougher approach to weapons procurement as the Pentagon set terms on Litton and Grumman contracts. Navy price caps on five Litton ships and 48 more F14s were issued, with Grumman contesting the order amid looming losses and renegotiation pressure.
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William Proxmire
Les Aspin
Navy
Grumman Aerospace Corp
Litton Industries
Pentagon
Air Force
Litton
Grumman
Armed Forces Board of Contract Appeals
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