Washington Report U S Students Stupid Too
A Washington Report claims U S college students are ignorant about Southeast Asia based on a 436 student survey at Arizona State University. It argues the higher education boom produces mentally mediocre youths and criticizes antiwar activism and draft dodging as signs of decline.
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Arizona State University
Hans Sebold
Rudolfo N. Gallegos
Arizona State
Southeast Asia
Vietnam
Doves
Hawks
Sebold
Gallegos
North
South Vietnam
United States
Saigon
Kent State
Amtrak’s First Year Under Government Operation Receives Mixed Reviews
Deputy Undersecretary John Olsson says the system needs more time to prove itself as Amtrak completes its first year ending June 30. The program merged 13 railroads serving 350 cities with 217 daily trains, funded largely by federal aid and loan guarantees, yet costs exceeded revenue. The northeast corridor shows profitability with Metroliner service, but broader upgrade needs require substantial capital investment.
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John Olsson
Amtrak
Arthur Lewis
Eastern Airlines
Canada’s Jobless Aid Trials Daring Twin Projects
Canada launches two bold experiments to create work for the unemployed. Local Initiative funds 8 000 projects for 92 000 people with 150 million dollars in its first year, aiding artists, educators, lawyers, and more. Opportunities for Youth allocates 34.5 million for 3 000 projects benefiting 29 000 students, aiming to ease record unemployment.
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Canada
Vancouver
Innovation Quebec
Montreal
Sadat Returns With Communique Endorsing Arabs Right to War
Egypt leader Anwar Sadat brings back from Moscow a joint communique backing Arabs' right to wage war. He fears a Middle East deal between President Nixon and Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. A ban on war in the region would help all nations involved.
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Anwar Sadat
Egypt
Moscow
Sadat
Israel
Nixon
Leonid Brezhnev
Middle East
Bronx Opera Company Expands Young Singers Stage Roles
The Bronx Opera Company offers young singers a chance to perform with full orchestra in full costume and with choreography, ballet and chorus. It draws artists from across the country and fills the gap of European experience.
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Europe
Bronx Opera Company
Thoughts For Today
A reflective quote by Henry Drummond about life moments shaping character through acts of service for others.
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Henry Drummond
It’s A Fact Gold Weighs a 35 Mile Wire Claim
A historical note asserts gold is extremely ductile as one ounce can be drawn into a wire spanning 35 miles. This fact showcases gold’s extraction quality and potential long-distance applications.
Chaos at Democratic Convention Looms in 1972 Run
Washington preview notes the 1972 Democratic race is fractured by Humphrey McGovern Wallace, with Muskie sidelined. The party debates unity as the nomination path remains unclear and polls show Nixon leading. The piece warns of a chaotic convention where results may not reflect spring campaigns.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Gallup
Nixon
Humphrey
McGovern
George McGovern
George Wallace
Sen
Edmund Muskie
Wallace
Muskie
Georges
Mirror of the Mind Reflections on Romance and Discipline
The piece contrasts confidence with cockiness in romance and cites James Ensign Addington on mind driven self reliance. It then argues discipline in parenting need not trigger conflict, but can clarify parent child bonds and foster love and understanding.
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James Ensign Addington
Dodd, Mead & Company
Cheating Syndicate Targets Students With Term Papers
Dr Max Rafferty decries Term Paper Research Unlimited a Boston born cheating outfit now in 40 cities selling ready made theses for 10 to 25 dollars per page and a $10 000 masterwork fee He warns this fosters a decline in education and urges action by BBB or state legislatures to curb the practice.
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Term Paper Research Unlimited
Unlimited
Chicago
Windy City
Academe
TPRU
Dandruff
Aaron Burr
Boston
Oklahoma Senate Race Sparks Democratic Convention Bite
In Oklahoma the Democratic convention fight grows tense with Humphrey supporters courting McGovern backers and urging a catchy campaign label like Freeway 77. The crowded Senate field features ambitions, opportunism, and Jed Johnson pressing to shape issues and rally publicity.
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Oklahoma
Humphrey
McGoverns
Jed Johnson
Senate
Pee wee Ludwig Pereles leaves Southwestern Hospital
Officials report the baby born 81 days ago at 1 pounds 6 ounces is cleared to live with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jose Pereles. Other notes include Don Cowley named president of Rho Kappa Gamma Sorority, Reds beat Shawnee 18 4, Patricia Stair valedictorian and Marilyn Carter salutatorian, and a Scout wiener roast at Washington School Club.
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Southwestern ’Pike
Ludwig Pereles
Southwestern Hospital
Jose Pereles
Don Cowley
Rho Kappa Gamma Sorority
Gynith Carter Lawton Reds
Shawnee
Patricia Stair
Marilyn Carter
Faxon
Washington School Club
Charles Adler
Hollinsworth
David Stahl
Rose Mary Ralston
Annabelle Nelson
Helen Pauley
First Methodist Church
Your Horoscope for Thursday May 11 1972 Aries to Pisces
This horoscope outlines daily guidance for each sun sign. It notes intuition for Aries, control for Taurus, planning for Gemini, strong performance for Cancer, adapting strategies for Virgo, decisive action for Scorpio, patience for Sagittarius, progressive thinking for Capricorn, cooperation for Aquarius, and personal versatility for Pisces. It emphasizes using talents, independence, and self reliance.
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Aries
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