Controversy Over School Nuclear War Curricula
Reader concerns bias in classroom materials on nuclear war and arms control. Advocates for NEA and groups like Ground Zero push pro disarmament lines through manuals such as Choices. Critics accuse these texts of distortion and political indoctrination, urging objective teaching.
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NEA
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United States
Soviet Union
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Ground Zero
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Reagan Administration
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
Comforting words guest editorial on unemployment figures
The Sacramento Bee notes the president misstated unemployment data claiming only 30 percent of the 115 million jobless are out for more than seven weeks. It cites Bureau of Labor Statistics figures showing varied durations, discusses discouraged workers, autoworkers, and racial disparities in unemployment amid the recession.
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Sacramento Bee
Today in history Aug 3 highlights from 1492 to 1981
On August 3 events include Columbus setting sail in 1492, Arnold at West Point in 1780, Germany declaring war in 1914, West Point cadets dismissed in 1941, air controllers strike in 1981, and a 1970 Kent State inquiry. Thought for today cites a Chinese saying about consulting three old people.
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Justice Department
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Hitchcock signs Cary Grant for North by Northwest
Alfred Hitchcock, interviewed at Albuquerque Airport en route cross country, confirms Cary Grant will star in his next film North by Northwest. Subteen social chaperoned by Mr and John P. Michaels at St. Peter's Gymnasium. Summer lawn party hosted by Mr and Mrs Curtis Allman Jr. Sgt Ralph Cordova of Walker AFB receives merit medal from Bobby Garcia of the GI Forum in Roswell. Police Judge Henry Corzine notes fines for minor traffic offenses this week exceed all weeks except last year holiday period.
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Albuquerque
Cary Grant
Earl Matthews
Curtis Allman Jr
Ralph Cordova
Walker Air Force Base
Community League
Bobby Garcia
GI Forum
Roswell
Henry Corzine
Reagan replaces Evans with Cox at SEC in shakeup
President Reagan nominating Charles Cox to replace John Evans as SEC commissioner signals a shift from Evans small investor and deregulation stance toward Wall Street aligned policy. Cox, backed by SEC Chair John Shad, faces opposition from critics who warn of pro big business bias and a possible tilt away from Main Street interests.
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Utah
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U.S.A
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Nen Corporation
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Democrats show caution at Bush critique in governors letter
In Portland Maine Gov Kerrey of Nebraska drafted a blunt letter criticizing Vice President Bush. Only 11 of 34 Democratic governors signed after edits. Governors cite Reagan era deficits and taxes, caution on Mondale or Glenn, and state-level endorsements shaping early 1984 campaign positioning.
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Nebraska
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National Governors’ Association
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Texas
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Bush
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Mondale
Midwest
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Florida
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Ohio
Richard Riley
South Carolina
Fritz Hollings
Anthony Earl
Wisconsin
Carlin
Kansas
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James Blanchard
Michigan
Harry Hughes
Maryland
Ripley era ends as government worker recalls
In Santa Fe a long time public information man Ron Ripley, a NEWS voice for road updates, left the Highway Department due to health and disability payments. His appeal against Social Security denial preceded his death, removing a once outspoken critic from public life.
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