Harvard Back to Basics Core Curriculum Sets New Standard
Harvard faculty voted 182 to 65 to adopt a core curriculum for freshmen starting in 1979. The plan defines an educated person as one who writes clearly, has five basic academic foundations, understands history and other cultures, weighs moral issues, and develops depth in a field. The move aims to restore a basic goal, aligning with traditional liberal arts ideals and urging other colleges to reform.
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Harvard University
United States
Harvard
Henry Rosovsky
Faculty of
Arts and Science
Big Sister
Two Way Squeeze On Income Stresses Typical American Family
A Conference Board study from 1970 to 1977 shows the average household needed at least a two thirds rise in pretax income to keep living standards. Middle income for a family of four rose from 13000 to over 22500, while lower and affluent brackets also required larger income. Taxes and prices jointly squeeze families, with the 23 percent tax share in 1977.
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Conference Board
Economic Research Organization
Sunset bill survives as unlikely lobby coalition advances
Washington NEA reports an odd alliance of Common Cause the Chamber of Commerce the Business Roundtable and the National Association of Manufacturers may push the federal sunset legislation past the Senate Rules Committee. The bill would require six year program reviews or automatic termination and has Carter's backing though White House aid is limited. If a committee vote on June 14 favors it credit goes to these unlikely bedfellows and to a broader push to trim aging programs and free funds for new initiatives. House leaders hint at a campaign move to pressure Republicans in the chase for passage.
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Washington
Nea
Senate
Senate Rules Committee
Common Cause
Chamber of Commerce
Business Roundtable
National Association of Manufacturers
Edmund Suskie
Maine
Congress
Carter
White House
Rules Committee
House
Jim Wright
Texas
China policy advocate urges normalizing ties with U S
Christopher Phillips of the National Council for U S China Trade says Washington misreads Beijing’s aims and urges quicker steps toward recognizing the People’s Republic. He warns delays could hinder two-way trade, Taiwan status handling, and overall U S interests while China seeks closer ties and greater exports to the United States.
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Washington
China
United States
Christopher Phillips
America
Phillips
National Council For
U.s.china Trade
Carter
United Nations
People’s Republic
Peking
Taiwan
Shanghai
Taipei
U.S
Lawmakers Spar Over Tuition Tax Credits and Fundraising Tactics
In Washington a confidential memo urges incumbents to record brief constituent testimonials for radio ads to boost election reach. The tuition tax credits vote splits two liberal Catholic congressmen, Rep. Cornell of Wisconsin supporting the bill and Rep. Drinan of Massachusetts opposing it. An error corrected notes Viking and Penguin are not Time Inc. subsidiaries.
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Congress
Robert J. Cornell
D-Wis
Robert F Drinan
D-Mass
Drinan
Viking
Penguin
Time, Inc
Notable quotes from public figures on war and courage
A compilation of remarks by Paul Newman on disarmament and saving lives, Victor Kugler on hiding Anne Frank, Susan Ford on photography, and Shirley MacLaine at a memorial service for Robert F. Kennedy, reflecting on duty, memory, and tragedy.
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Victor Kugler
Hebrew Union College
Jewish Institute of Religion
Anne Frank
Amsterdam
Shirley MacLaine
Robert F. Kennedy
Berry's World 1968 and quotes blur the lines of power
A collage of 1968 figures and opinions spans sports politics and foreign affairs. Fred Shero discusses contract renegotiation while Lee Richardson warns against intrusive telemarketing. Barnard Hughes reacts to a Tony win. Stansfield Turner accuses Cuba of aiding rebels in Zaire.
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Lee Richardson
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Consumer Affairs Office
Barnard Hughes
Father’s Day Origins and Gift Ideas Shared
A 1909 idea by Mrs. John Bruce Dodd led to Father’s Day on the third Sunday in June after Congress established the holiday. The piece notes common observances, gift tendencies, and trends such as gift certificates, family gatherings, and photos, urging dads to have a say in how they are celebrated.
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John Bruce Dodd
YMCA
Ministerial Assn
Barbs By Phil Pastoret
A witty column critiques fashion and television norms with sharp asides. It coins new terms like a flap of left- or right-wingers and playfully crows about lawn care in casual summer attire.
Publication data for Snyder Texas press outlet
Published Sunday morning and each evening except Saturday by Snyder Co Inc at Seyder Texas. Entered as second class matter at the Post Office in Snyder Texas.
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Snyder Co. Inc
Seyder, Texas
Snyder
Texas
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