Education vacation policy questioned by Idaho board
Idaho Board of Education debates an unwritten policy granting two days off per month for 2 month‑appointment faculty and administrators in higher education. The rule would yield 24 vacation days in year one, sparking criticism for unequal treatment compared with other state employees and private sector norms.
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State Board
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Sandpaint
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Trudy
Lewiston- Clarkston
Washington State
Lewis-Clark State College
University of Idaho
Washington State University
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Maho University
Mao used Wen Wei Po to publish pivotal Cultural Revolution piece
The article notes Mao’s push to publish in Shanghai’s Wen Wei Po in 1965 after Peking outlets blocked his views. It cites Yao Wen yuan as author and describes the Gang of Four influence, the Shanghai Mafia purge, and subsequent self criticism by Wen Wei Po and Liberation Daily for creating false history and counter revolutionary coverage leading up to 1976.
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UPD
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Mao Tse-tung
China
Peking
Shanghai
Wen Wei Pao
Yao Wen-yuan
Yao
Mao
Hai Jui
Wen Wei Po
Chiang Ching
Gang of Four
Liberation Daily
Radio
Shangha
Carter aides drawn into Washington social swirl
Washington social critics say President Carter's top aides socialize too little while others complain they avoid Georgetown society. Powell defends the stance as aides recall Bert Lance's resignation and party culture remains mixed with selective invitations and private dinners.
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UPI
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Washington
Carter
Georgia
Palace
Georgetown
Lyndon B. Johnson
Senate Finance Committee
Jimmy Carter
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Powell
Bert
Lance
Peter Principle and low scoring recruits in public service
The column argues that promotions and hiring often favor test-taking ability over true competence. It cites the Bakke case and Les Aspin's remarks to suggest many jobs, from chicken inspectors to military recruits and doctors, suit lower skill levels and that high scoring individuals may fail in practical roles.
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Agriculture Department
Peter
Les Aspin
Dwis
Aspin
Mail order success from small town WATS line
Sam Meo built National Communications Center in Shingle Springs California population 996 turning WATS telephone lines into a nationwide executive travel answering service. The venture aims to cut long running costs for travelers and businesses while recruiting conscientious workers from rural areas.
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Collect Wats
Sam Meo
Shingle Springs
Calif
Meo
Mee
National Communications Center
Light on the Christmas Star May Have Been 5 BC Nova
British researchers in the Royal Astronomical Society journal propose the Star of Bethlehem was a nova seen in 5 BC. They cite ancient Chinese and Korean records showing two new star sightings between 16 BC and 130, with a 5 BC event matching a fixed celestial position likely seen in the east as the Gospel account describes.
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UPI
David H. Clark
John H. Parkinson
F. Richard Stephenson
Bethlehem
Jesus
Royal Astronomical Society
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