ROTC enrollments hit 23 year low in colleges nationwide
Washington AP reports ROTC enrollment across Army Air Force and Navy programs at 502 schools this academic year fell to 109,58 from 155,946 last year and 212,417 the year before, signaling concern over future officer production. Pentagon plans a legislative package to double ROTC scholarships and bolster stipends, or risk relying on officer candidate schools or lower standards.
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Thousands flood INESTER boy with Christmas cards
In I nester Michigan a seven year old with Werding Hoffmann paralysis received a deluge of mail after reports of his joy at a single Christmas card. Postmaster Stephen Jakubowski said at least 600 000 cards and more are expected as letters from President Nixon astronauts athletes and children pour in. The boy’s family says the outpouring has brought hope and strain as they cope with his fragile condition and need for attention.
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Texas Tea Alaska Style in Prudhoe Bay Boom
Texas oilmen migrate to Alaska's North Slope oil boom drawn by an immense find near Prudhoe Bay. Humble Oil joined Atlantic Richfield in early discovery with anticipated output near 1.5 million barrels daily. By 1969 Texas interests won about 30 of 164 tracts in a competitive lease sale.
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