Brighter Outlook for College Graduates in 1970s
Dr Edward M Webb of California State University San Diego says the 1970s employment outlook has improved after three recession years with high graduate unemployment. Hiring is up about 20 percent in some fields including accounting engineering and business majors. Despite better prospects many students still favor liberal arts. public service jobs and teaching face shortages due to demographics and budget cuts.
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Edward M. Webb
California State University
San Diego
Dr. Webb
Webb
Balancing jobs and college paths in the 1970s
Dr Webb argues supply exceeds demand for college jobs as BLS notes fewer than one in five youth jobs require a degree. Yet over 50 percent of high school grads go to college with many earning bachelor degrees. He warns of a widening job gap and favors technical trade schools as viable, well paid alternatives.
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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Dr. Webb
Year Round Class Program Grows In Use Nationwide
The year round school plan has moved from experiment to a going concern in hundreds of districts with thousands more considering it. Two main formats are the 45-15 plan and four 2 week quarters, designed to save money and space while keeping classrooms open year round.
Red Cross leader calls for napalm ban
Walter Bargatzky, president of the West German Red Cross, states the International Red Cross seeks a ban on particularly cruel modern weapons such as napalm bombs.
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Walter Bargatzky
Red Cross
International Red Cross
CNS
Camp life and the enduring appeal of tents
The article extols tents as affordable versatile shelter suited to families and travelers. It notes portability, ease of setup, climate resilience, and suitability for primitive camping or simple summer homes. It contrasts tent camping with vehicle use and cites Shasta Lake fires as a vivid, boat‑in campsite example, praising outdoor immersion.
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Shasta Lake
Calif
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