Lindsay argues for federal aid to cities at Urban America
Mayor John V. Lindsay told a Senate subcommittee New York needs fifty billion dollars in federal aid over ten years, a request called unrealistic by Senator Kennedy. He spoke to hundreds of city officials in Washington noting New York pays thirteen billion in taxes annually but has received under a billion in direct or indirect federal aid, this year about eight hundred twenty million. He warned against federal programs driving municipal budgets and federal direction across government levels.
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New Math Debate at Rutgers Highlights Teacher Gaps
At Rutgers University the Mathematical Association of America discussed the new math as it enters its second decade. Critics cited excessive abstraction and poor teacher prep while predicting ongoing changes to emphasize the why as well as the how. Harvard's Prof. Andrew M. Gleason warned against scolding students who confuse numbers and numerals, urging sympathy for teachers and parents still grappling with the material.
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The Poor Man's Philosopher column teaser from AP
New York AP column hints at everyday trivia from readers mail. It notes high school lessons about Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee with Lee preferring buttermilk. It adds thoughts on daydreamers and a playful remark about gout in the big toe.
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Notable Quips and Observations From Hal Boyle Columns
A compilation of light anecdotes and reflections on life. Notes on walking and running wear, longevity of a fly, Nobel Prize prevalence, witty quotes from Chesterton Mizner and others, shoplifting motives, dental advice after wrecks, name self-esteem links, and a remark on petty irritations.
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Germans Halt Allies Near Somme In Counter Attacks
The Paris war office reports heavy German losses after counter attacks north and south of the Somme. French forces retain ground won and advance near Clery Berny and Deniecourt, taking 1200 prisoners and ten machine guns. Deniecourt encircled by French.
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Johnson eyes restrictive steps to curb inflation
President Johnson faces political risk as he contemplates measures to slow a three year inflation boom. He may push limited remedies while Congress nears, but experts doubt a quick fix. The economy suffers from deficits, rising prices, and labor pressure, with election year politics shaping the path forward.
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