Education’s uncertain future and the rise of democratization
A 1974 Daedalus discussion cites Allan Bloom and Dr. Brage Golding on higher education losing theoretical life to societal demands. The piece argues education’s democratization weakens foundational skills, calling for renewed elitist safeguards to preserve academic rigor.
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Brage Golding
San Diego
Calif
Kent State
Allan Bloom
University of Toronto
Golding
Bloom
Daedalus
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Dr Golding
Dr. Golding
Elite education and standards in a pyramidal society
The text argues that education is an elite task requiring high standards to avoid a degenerate future. It warns against lowering standards and cites a democratic yet hierarchical view, noting few reach top roles and presenting a Biblical assurance from Hebrews 13:5.
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Dr Bloom
Mean Clean duo lead in Middletown city golf tournament
Police Chief Russell Dwyer and Health Commissioner Paul Asmussen tied for first with a net four in the Middletown City Employer Association 18 hole best ball scramble. Asmussen and five health board members won a separate challenge by 26 strokes.
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Russell Dwyer
Paul Asmussen
Middletown
Asmussen
Board of Health
Dale Hessel
Tom Blake
Jim Kunkler
Sam Dalton
Dave Schul
Rose Bowen
Choppy
Saunders
Mary Alice Mack
Ray Fening
Stan Sorrell
Kunkler
Dottie Bechtel
Leland Lynch
William K. Robinson
Schul
John Perkins
Health Board
Chilean senator's blunt critique of Canal talks with Panama
A former Chilean National Party senator questions U S negotiations to cede the canal to Panama calling Torrijos a gangster and arguing the United States should set policy to its own interests. He says the US must stand firm and not seek global approval.
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United States
Santiago
Chile
National Party
Gerald Ford
America
Carter
Canal
Panama
Torrijos
Omar Torrijos
Chicago
South Dakota
U.S
England
Adlai Stevenson
Frei
Soviet Union
Washington
Stevenson
Senate
Latin America
Soap labeled as adult sparks heated U S debate
Washington Post editors defend Soap as frank but not final, noting ABC toned down scenes after criticism. They argue networks chase ratings and profits, while advertisers and groups press for restraint, and readers push back against censorship and mediocrity.
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Washington
ABC
Trenton Pee-Wee Boosters defend team practices
Ron Marshall and Trenton Pee-Wee Boosters defend league rules and cutting process for a 30 boy roster in Hamilton league. They highlight informally explaining cuts, mandatory physicals, and two volunteer coaches providing fundamentals. Expansion to independent teams is urged with broader community support.
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Trenton
Hamilton
Hamilton League
Ron Marshall
Pee-Wee Boosters
Arthur St. Trenton
Middletown News Journal Publisher Details
The Journal published daily by News Journal Inc located on Broad at First Ave Middletown Ohio details subscription rates. It lists per copy prices 15c weekdays 25c Sundays and home delivery charges 72c weekdays 23c Sundays, weekly totals, and mail rates $38 yearly USA $46 outside.
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the News Journal, Inc
First Ave
Middletown
Ohio
USA
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