UC plans tough milestone exams to counter lenient professors
A University of California committee proposes a system wide comprehensive exam for graduation and a second year check to curb grade inflation. The aim is to weed out students passed by lenient professors and ensure standards across campuses amid concerns over inflated As and Bs.
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Justice Douglas Facing Questions Over Court Workload
Los Angeles report says Supreme Court colleagues fear Justice William O. Douglas after a December stroke he may lack time or stamina to read petitions and opinions. He may resign or be sidelined as clerks handle duties, causing delays with 46 undecided cases before recess.
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California Legislature Passes Housing Bill and Gun Waiting Period
United Press International reports the governor appoints Jerry Marr to the Council on Criminal Justice. A $950 million housing loan bill moves to the Assembly, while a grocery pricing stamp requirement and a licensing rule for managers in music are noted. A tax change for big business and a dogfighting felony provision advance, and a 15 day waiting period for pistols is discussed.
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Union Leaders Walk Out On Shapp Address At AFL-CIO Meet
About 300 union leaders at the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO convention walked out during Gov Milton Shapp's speech. Shapp, announcing his 1976 Democratic Presidential bid, said he would phase down state mental institutions and made a quip about his wife Muriel.
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