Disease of the times danger study warns of violence
A lengthy Associated Press analysis argues predicting dangerous behavior is unreliable. Experts, including Harvard’s Dr Alan Stone and Dr Harold Levinson, warn that blandness can mask danger, violence is multifactorial, and media portrayal inflates perceived threat.
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Border delays, staffing blamed for heavy border traffic
Laredo leaders told a Texas Senate committee that heavy cross border bridge traffic and rude inspectors slow entry for up to 17 million travelers this year. Officials cite shortages of personnel and facilities, urge more funding, and note bridge revenues could fund needed border operations as lawmakers seek Washington support.
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Boston Ends Walkout as Many Districts Remain Affected
Strikes cool as Boston teachers end their walkout and schools in smaller communities return to normal. Nine states still face action affecting about 115000 pupils. Mem phis plans a potential Oct 7 strike if no contract is reached. Niagara Falls and other districts also settled or ongoing. Boston settles for 6 percent raise, easing desegregation impacts and enrollment drop to 86000.
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Services share in consumer spending questioned by expert
Fabian Linden of The Conference Board argues that the rise in service prices creates the illusion of growth in service consumption, noting that the share of spending on services has likely stalled or declined since the 1960s. He cites 1973 data showing services at 42 percent of personal consumption with shelter and education among the major components.
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