Head Start study questions program value and impact
A major evaluation by Westinghouse and Ohio University for the Office of Economic Opportunity finds Head Start participants show no clear cognitive or affective gains over similarly disadvantaged nonparticipants. The report urges radical program revision or curtailment, signaling White House interest in reshaping Head Start and expanding year‑round services while reducing summer programs.
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Secret US China war in Vietnam expert says
A former State Department official says the United States and China engaged a secret war in Vietnam from 1964 to 1967. Allen S. Whiting, now a University of Michigan professor, cites aerial attacks, troop movements, and near open conflict before both sides backed off amid monsoon season and Johnson's bombing belt.
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Police Death Squad in Rio Reported Killing Two Men
UPI wires describe Sunday reports of two unidentified men found with hands tied behind their backs and shot in Rio de Janeiro. Newspapers say a police death squad, composed of officers, has taken it upon themselves to eliminate criminals.
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Faraway spots come to life in the Caribbean ads
A travel ad touts the Caribbean as Europe’s charm at half price with nonstop flights to Miami by National Airlines. It highlights Spanish haciendas French towns and buccaneer era forts and urges readers to contact a travel agent or National at 638-0858 to book, with card options including American Express and Diners.
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