Scribner urges changes in public school system
Harvey Scribner, leaving as chancellor of New York City schools, urges public demand for reform. He likens schools to utilities, says 30 percent dropout is a crisis and criticizes labeling students as failures. He plans to join UMass Amherst faculty to promote change from within.
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Final Previews Sessions Begin at Kansas University
Final Previews sessions at KU begin this week with meetings today Tuesday and a Thursday Friday schedule. About 1,500 incoming freshmen are expected to attend Previews 73, sponsored by KU Office of School Relations. The program informs students about services programs and course requirements and helps them meet deans advisers housing student government and campus activities. A new feature lets older students serve as counselors in informal group gatherings.
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Two Boys Admit Starting Fire That Ravaged Rolling Hills
In Los Angeles two youths admitted causing a brush fire that destroyed 11 homes in Rolling Hills suburb. Investigators say dry brush ignited when the boys detonated flash powder in a vacant lot on Friday.
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Old Settlers Reunion Planned in Oskaloosa
Oskaloosa gears up for a three day Old Settlers Reunion starting July 5 with registration at the city library and a 10 am pet parade. A square dance on the streets opens the festivities followed by crafts demonstrations at Old Jefferson Town. A tractor pull and Legion Hall dance bring the second day to life with a watermelon contest and a county talent show on the final day.
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KU Second In Alumni Support
The Kansas University Endowment Association ranks second in total alumni support to public universities in 1971 72 reports from the Council for Financial Aid to Education. KU gifts totaled 3 981 321 with 15 555 alumni contributors to the Greater University Fund.
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House Committee Funds Midwest Water Projects FY Begin July 1
The House Appropriations Committee proposes funds for reclamation and flood control in Oklahoma Kansas Missouri Nebraska and Iowa. Projects include multiple lakes dams and planning efforts with totals ranging from hundreds of thousands to tens of millions of dollars for construction and planning in each state.
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Senate Plans Campaign Finance Bill After Watergate Probe
The Senate Rules Committee drafts a bill to curb campaign money with a $100000 annual cap per donor to federal campaigns. It would set $15000 limits for presidential primaries and general elections, and $5000 for House and Senate primaries and general elections, aiming for floor action by late summer.
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