Time flexible degrees may reshape higher education
An editorial argues that California State University considers time flexible three year bachelor degrees while stressing the need to define the purpose of college. It praises Dominguez Hills for a self developed internal college model that could foster community and purpose, separate from imitation of Oxford or Cambridge.
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Courageous stance shifts in Arab views on guerrilla violence
The Cairo press including Al Ahram criticizes Palestinian raiders who killed three diplomats in Khatoum, calling it a mistake. The piece praises government quiet condemnation of Sudan’s ban on Palestinian activities and urges a stronger crackdown to push the Middle East toward peace.
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Letters to the editor on seat belts and social bias
The letter argues that seat belts save lives and criticizes nonwearers and complacent attitudes. It cites a police collision where belt wearers survived and nonwearers died. The second letter laments limited privileges for older generations, cites personal hardship, and pleads for fairness in government aid. Barbara F. Hobort, Long Beach, signs off.
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J. B. Connally
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States claim revenue sharing reshapes federal aid
Washington faces pushback as governors who long coveted state control now resist Nixon revenue sharing. The plan promises up to 80 billion for schools housing and services over five years but risks becoming a redeployed mix of existing programs. Governors worry the scheme hides a centralization of power and may stall if states lose surplus funds to the federal government.
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Nixon
Congress
Pennsylvania
Milton J. Shapp
Georgia
Jimmy Carter
Carpress
Connally tied to bank charters and political influence
Washington political figure John Connally faces scrutiny over bank charters granted to firms and associates during and after his Treasury tenure. His law firm Vinson Elkins arranged several Texas bank charters in Houston Orange and Raymondville while Connally and allies like Robert Strauss and Mike Myers held board ambitions and later business roles.
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Congress seeks methods to control the budget
Congress explores budget control options as Sen. J. William Fulbright urges Americans to think the unthinkable. A new Joint Congressional Committee is formed, signaling innovative fiscal thinking.
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Review of Budget Procedure for Congressional Control
Virginia Weldon Kelly covers hearings on improving budget oversight. Senators Whitten Bennett and Long discuss item veto, annual spending ceilings, and a joint committee with executive and legislative branches. Dr. Arthur Burns urges mass education and data sharing to empower citizens, while Brock pushes a five year spending projection and annual appropriations.
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