International Literacy Year highlighted by UN and UNESCO
International Literacy Day on September 8 1990 marks International Literacy Year proclaimed by the United Nations. UNESCO leads observance with goals to cut illiteracy through education in rural and urban areas raise awareness expand participation and cooperation launch a global plan of action by 2000 and reduce primary school dropouts while promoting post literacy programs.
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Unesco
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Southam News
Statistics Canada
New York
Javier Perez de Cuellar
Federico Mayor
Jomtien
Thailand
Canadian airline crash rate three times higher than U S
A new government study by Sypher Mueller International finds Canada’s major airlines suffer about 0.7 accidents per 100 000 flights versus 0.24 in the United States. It cites higher pilot error in Canada 0.2 per 100 000 flights compared with 0.03 in the U S. The report urges a pilot behavior database and alignment with U S safety statistics by 2000.
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Sypher Mueller International
United States
Transport Canada
Syhper, Mueller
James F. Hickling Management
Sypher Mueller
U.S
American Airlines
Air Canada
Canadian Airlines International
USS
MAST pushes candidates on education funding and services
The Manitoba Association of School Trustees urges all party candidates to address key issues facing education. It outlines concerns on students at risk, coordination of student services, education finance, and pupil transportation. Leaders are invited to respond in writing and join a public debate.
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MAST
Robert Gladstone
Serene
Gladstone
Manitoba to launch youth drug rehabilitation and anonymous tip line
Premier Gary Filmon says drugs are taking an increasing toll on youth and schools will host tougher enforcement. The Department of Education unveils a rehabilitation program for addicts and users with a Turn in a Pusher tip line for anonymous reports on school property. Parent information packages will explain the program levels as students advance.
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Department of Education
Gary Filmon
Manitoba
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