Volunteers nurture excellence in Odessa schools
The National Commission on Excellence in Education warns of a tide of mediocrity in public schools and proposes higher standards, better pay, merit pay, longer days and stronger parental and business involvement. Odessa ECISD adopts community ties through Adopt-A-School with 490 participating businesses enriching Nimitz Junior High and Dowling Elementary.
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Odessa Chamber of Commerce
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Luke Skywalker a wimp says diner patron in Chicago
MIKE ROYKO reports a Chicago tavern patron loudly trashing Star Wars episodes, calling Luke Skywalker a wimp and Princess Leia lifeless, criticizing acting and plot as junk compared with Leave It to Beaver, while defending the popular film's mass appeal.
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Royko on Star Wars hype and parents’ debates
Chicago columnist Royko questions the Star Wars craze, arguing many kids inferiority of film content to mock adult intelligence while adults succumb to hype. He notes controversy at dinner and family rifts, and teases Darth Vader’s connection to Luke and Princess Leia before hinting at a verdict.
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Contingency fund purchases for Senate offices detailed
The Capitol spends over a billion annually to run Congress yet keeps a small cache for odd needs. For Oct 1 1982 to Mar 31 1983 the Senate sergeant at arms lists expenses including firewood and logs for offices, Welcome to Washington maps, facial tissue, club soda, and diapers used as dust cloths or for gallery incidents.
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Washington
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Senate pay gaps and odd expenses spark debate
A financial report shows Senate staff earn more than their bosses with six reporters of debates making 61k annually while Senators receive 60.6k and House members 69.8k. Additional items include reimbursements for damages, white sand, and brooms. Congress passed 33 laws this year amid 13,733 pages in the Congressional Record. Raum reports from Capitol for AP.
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