Federal aid urged to run schools in 25 largest cities
Mark R. Shedd Philadelphia schools chief urged Congress to fund and operate urban districts nationally. He called urban education a national disaster and warned California’s tax equalization ruling exposes deep inequalities. He argued federal intervention, not busing, is needed and pressed for substantial funding beyond current 7 percent.
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Second careers urged for the aged by medic
Washington report cites Dr. Arthur Fleming urging government and industry to offer second careers as mandatory retirement spreads. He warned early retirement fosters senility unless elderly training programs keep them active. Fleming testified before a House Government Operations subcommittee amid plans to study aging issues.
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Multimillionaire Eaton Visits McCloskey on Peace Views
Cyrus Eaton, a Cleveland industrialist and antiwar donor, dropped by Republican Pete McCloskey's campaign in New Hampshire. He praised McCloskey's international views and personality but did not say if he would fund the primary, while McCloskey said he has not solicited contributions.
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Black and Mexican American students fare better when bused to integrated schools
Sacramento Board of Education reports from Project Aspiration that black and Mexican American elementary pupils improved in reading and arithmetic after attending integrated schools. Integrated black students outscored peers in segregated schools on California Achievement Tests by about 10 points in reading. arithmetic showed higher scores in grades 2 to 6. Mexican American gains appeared in reading through grade 5 and mathematics through grade 6.
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Polls Show Majority Favor 60 Percent Bond Vote
California voters show growing support for lowering the two thirds vote to pass local bonds to 60 percent, while opposing a simple majority. An August poll of 508 people found 56 percent in favor of 60 percent, with a March 1969 survey at 44 percent. Democrats backed 60 percent, Republicans split, and regional support was even.
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