Blaylock argues tests miss key student qualities
California Educational Psychology Professor Enid Blaylock contends standardized tests measure wrong things and overlook self perception, cultural attitudes, ethics, creativity, and ethnic identity. She warns schools risk turning students into better humans rather than skilled earners, amid a humanistic shift.
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Enid V. Blaylock
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Tariff Boost Hurts Sugar Consumers and Developing Nations
The 1977 farm bill set price supports for sugar at about 13.5 cents a pound. President Carter tripled import duties to keep U S producers competitive, but rising sugar prices may drive up costs for consumers by as much as 800 million dollars next year and provoke retaliation from sugar exporters.
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Stormy Weather For Women and the ERA Debate
A UCLA Irvine study finds 14 percent of seagulls on Santa Barbara Island form same sex pairings. The piece analyzes how feminist and anti feminist movements intersect with the ERA fight, sexual freedom, and internal factional splits. It questions future strategy among moderate and militant wings on both sides and predicts continued tensions.
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University of California At Irvine
Santa Barbara Island
California
Anita Bryants
Phyllis Schiaflys
Policeman for Advertising and FTC Misleading Ads
The piece defends Michael Pertschuk as FTC head while arguing the agency cannot police all advertising. It critiques proposed 30 day hearing aid trials, consumer protections for the disabled, and rules banning children’s ads. It condemns life insurance ads and fear-based campaigns as social propaganda shaping lone individuals.
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Michael Pertschuk
Senate Commerce Committee
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
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FTC
James Rorty
Rorty
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U.S. News and World Report
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Junior
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South Africa’s Racal Dilemma Appears Gloomy
The piece cites Harry Green a Sea Point businessman and Colgin Eglin of the PFP arguing that genuine white challenge to apartheid could spur power sharing. They warn against majority rule and hope moderates gain seats, while SASO’s Steve Biko outlined inclusive joint culture amid fears of Russian influence and black confrontation.
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Quote Pair: Anatole France and William Allen White
Two attributed lines compare perspectives on knowledge and courage. Anatole France asserts preferring partial understanding over misinterpretation. William Allen White expresses fearlessness of tomorrow by cherishing yesterday and today.
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