FTC probing coaching to boost admission test scores
Patricia McCormack reports on the FTC inquiry into costly exam coaching for college, law, and medical school admissions. The probe questions whether coaching raises scores by 100+ points and whether cost creates unfair advantages for affluent students, with civil rights groups pressing for data and transparency.
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FTC
Patricia McCormack
UPI
Federal Trade Commission
Commission
Washington
William Turnbull
Princeton
N.J
National Education Association
Stanley H. Kaplan
NEA
Arthur E. Levine
Boston
Levine
Charles Shepherd
Terry Herndon
Seniors Honored for 1978 79 Achievements in Laurel
Laurel High School recognizes its 1978 79 seniors for top honors across disciplines. Laurels include valedictorian Lauri Mallinak and salutatorian Kathleen McCosby, with awards from DAR Good Citizen to Bookkeeping and Shorthand achievements. Multiple students earn scholarships, athletic and academic accolades, funded by local businesses and community groups.
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Laurel
Lauri Mallinak
DAR Good Citizen
Kathleen McCosby
Robert Kramer
Tom Barnes
Caroline Knox
John Kuczka
National Honor Society
Patricia Michael
Cynthia O'Neil
Timothy Graham
Thomas Helleger
Elizabeth Kennedy
Geneva College
Kathy Michaels
Donald Bluehorn
Bausch & Lomb
Air Force R.O.T.C
Gwen Albers
Teece Lumber and Supply Co
Laurel High School
W.T. Jameson
Clement Vending Corp
John Rush
Wallas Dairy
Forbes Drive-In
Riley Equipment Co
Smith Construction
Laurel Lions Club
New Castle Optimist Club
Daughters of American Revolution
Laurel School
Caroline Knox Memorial Trust Fund
Danforth Foundation
Youngstown
American Society of Women Accountants
Laurel Athletic Department
Jersey Jug Dairy
Laurel Agriculture Department
Future Farmers of America
Teens sue parents for college support in Chicago case
In Cook County, Kent McCarthy and Leslie McCarthy sue their divorced parents for funds for higher education. The teens accuse Vern J. McCarthy Jr and Janet S. McGreevy of inadequacy in support past the cutoff, seeking tuition assistance as they prepare for college. The judge calls the action unprecedented but will rule on its legality. The mother provided one year of support for Kent at Christian University. Leslie plans college after graduation.
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Chicago
UPI
Cook County
Kent McCarthy
Leslie McCarthy
Charles J. Fleck Jr
Kent
Texas Christian University
Leslie
Warhol
DePauw Raises Standards for Admission and Graduation
DePauw University in Greencastle Indiana plans stricter admission and graduation criteria as enrollment remains stable. Beginning 1980 incoming students will need higher SAT scores plus demonstrated English speaking and writing ability and quantitative skills. President Richard F Rosser emphasizes quality over open admissions and notes the need to safeguard private colleges.
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Greencastle
Ind
UPI
DePauw University
DePauw
Richard F. Rosser
Rosser
YDC youths visit Jameson Hospital to cheer patients
Cottage 2B students from Jameson Youth Development Center toured the pediatric ward at Jameson Memorial Hospital. They spoke with ill children and gave toys and self made greeting cards. Coordinator Mrs Shirley Kerr led the visit as part of the Kids Who Care program promoting citizenship and community involvement. Attendees were Nick Pilman, T M Lucas and W E Sarbo from the Intensive Treatment Unit.
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Jameson Memorial Hospital
Shirley Kerr
Jameson Hospital
YDC
Nick Pilman
T.M. Lucas
W.E. Sarbo
Teens face sex, contraception gaps in study findings
A UPI report on a House Select Committee study shows one fifth of 13 and 14 year olds have had intercourse and fewer than a third of sexually active teens use contraception. It calls for more funding for family planning and contraception research, noting barriers like confidentiality concerns and parental consent rules. It also cites teen pregnancy as a major dropout cause and urges targeted government support for low income adolescents and services.
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Washington
UPI
United States
House Select Committee On Population
Anthony Beilenson
Dcalif
Paul McCloskey
R-Calif
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New Castle
LaVerne Conner
Gary DeGruttola
Westminster College
Jeff Riley
New Castle Music Club
Lisa Cotton
Mathew Harlan
Pomona
DeKalb Agriculture
R. Scott Mitcheltree
C. Ronald Mitcheltree
Brenda West
American Business Women
Robert Dean
Grove City College
Timothy Pontius
Rickie Bush
Incredible Hulk
Hulk
Allentown
College
Jameson
James Scheuer
Dn.v
Angela Rea
Angela
South Side Community Center
Carol Colaizzi
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