Langston University faces mission debate over funding
The Langston Coalition pushes a $10 million catchup funding demand while Oklahoma Regents weigh Langston’s future within the desegregated state system. Advocates claim more money won’t fix the core issue. the board must decide whether Langston’s existence and mission justify state support, including potential relocation or closure.
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David Boren
Langston Coalition
Langston
State College
Defender For U S Tourists The Baja Justice Initiative
The Baja California government under Governor Roberto de la Madrid creates a public defender for visitors and an attorney general for tourist protection with offices in Tijuana Ensenada and Mexicali. The aim is to clarify and speed up procedures in tourist legal matters especially auto accidents and to prosecute officials who mistreat visitors. The program targets reducing traveler frustration and abuse reports to boost tourism.
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Baja California
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Roberto de la Madrid
Mexico
Fices
Tijuana
Ensenada
Mexicali
Carter shifts U S policy toward Egypt and Saudi Arabia
The coming debate over Carter’s plan to sell advanced jet power to Egypt and Saudi Arabia signals a major shift from a special Israeli alliance to a triangular Mideast focus. Sadat’s public image and Saudi influence help reshape U S ties, while Israel remains armed but less central to policy.
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Egypt
Saudi Arabia
Israel
John Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
America
Sadat
Soviet Union
OPEC
Mideast
Max Lerner on Carter Begin and Israeli power
The piece argues Carter risks a hardened stance over Rafah and Israeli security. It notes Begin’s pressure on Washington and Israel’s dependence on American policy. It frames power as a rock bottom fact while questioning the wisdom of using it with idealistic religious fervor.
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Israel
Carter
David
Menachem Begin
Sinai Peninsula
Rafah
Begin
Sadat
Jerusalem
Libya
Iraq
Syria
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
The Little Lie and the Young Executives
Drucker notes the class of 68 is pro business and conservative yet the piece argues elites mythologize self interest as morality. It contends angelism distorts political debate and pushes leaders to justify personal gain as altruism, shaping public life while masking self interest.
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Peter Drucker
Wall Street Journal
Big Business
General Motors
Peter Druckers
Valentines and celery hearts headline Oklahoma gossip
A witty Oklahoma note mocks a husband who gave celery hearts for Valentine’s Day as a dieted wife contends with a sad divorce. OU regents seek a new president prioritizing football, state funds, and education. Paula Unruh may run for Congress amid feminist turmoil. A former GOP chairwoman candidate adds to the political chatter.
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Paula Unruh
Congress
GOP
Welfare Reform Targets Should Get Examination
A columnist argues for rethinking welfare aid by adopting a triage approach. Prioritize those most likely to be helped to self sufficiency, while ensuring the truly hopeless are cared for humanity. Cites South Bronx revitalization, education, housing, and criminal justice as examples. Advocates focusing resources on those near self help rather than worst off.
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Carter
South Bronx
White House
Quotes About Luck and Education By Mizner and Twain
A pair of famous maxims attributed to Wilson Mizner and Mark Twain contrasts luck with change and notes that schooling should not hinder true learning. The lines reflect wit about chance and personal growth without further context.
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Wilson Mizner
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