SAT found least reliable measure of high school ability
A Harvard Educational Review study says the SAT is the least reliable standard measure of student ability and that coaching in rare vocabulary and tricky math boosts scores, potentially aiding those who can pay for tutoring while disadvantaging poorer students. University of Wisconsin and Bowdoin College have dropped SATs as entrance requirements. GREs and LSATs show little difference with SATs.
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Prout recalls 35 good years at Elyria auto dealer
The auto executives approved a sale after spring weather improved traffic. Prout will stay connected though not returning to a large city, praising Elyria and local customers. Miller becomes dealer operator with Ford as co-owner and GM links remain strong. land and building may be bought later. Sale took 11 weeks with approvals from Chevrolet, GM, and Honda officials.
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Brother Dominic seeks official name change from Dominic to Dominic
Toledo native Brother Dominic has served at St. Anthony's since 1976 and recently sought a court order to change his given name to Dominic to align with his religious name. He cites issues with drivers licenses and a Rome airport incident as reasons. He also serves as chaplain for Catholic Boy Scouts in Lorain County and explains Franciscans differ from monks by vows and priestly rites.
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U S production drop is largest in over five years
Washington reports April industrial production fell 1.9 percent, the steepest drop since February 1975, signaling a potentially severe recession. Alan Greenspan cautions the downturn may endure through year end and closely resemble the 1974-75 decline, with job losses looming if output continues to slide.
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Carter Threatens Oil Decontrol Over Gasoline Fee Row
Washington sources say the Carter White House may threaten immediate decontrol of domestic crude oil prices if Congress blocks the 10 cent a gallon gasoline fee. Advisers divide on the tactic, seeing windfall tax revenues offset by potential price shifts and budget effects.
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Marines shaping new roles and missions for NATO era
Budgeters weigh Marine Corps options as rapid deployment force focus shifts. A Congressional Budget Office report outlines scenarios including Denmark Norway deployment, dual role in northern Europe and Middle East, and a mixed plan. The analysis mirrors debates on defense posture and alliance stability.
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Iranians warned of U S led coup plot in Iran
Iranians are warned of a Western backed coup by the United States Britain Israel and a fifth column as sanctions loom over the held person crisis. Officials cite plots to topple the Islamic regime while Beheshti says sanctions may not alter parliament's stance on the hostage issue.
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Japan defeat shocks ruling party in no confidence vote
In Tokyo the Liberal Democratic Party suffers a 243 to 187 no confidence defeat over inflation welfare and defense budget concerns. Prime Minister Masayoshi Ohira must resign or trigger new elections, with parliament to choose a successor if he steps down. The vote unsettles US Japan relations but does not show an immediate break with the ally.
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Nashville Firefighters Reach Tentative Deal After Strike
In Nashville Tennessee the largest firefighter union representing over 1000 members approved a tentative contract with city leaders nearly matching the pre strike offer. The walkout occurred after union leaders quit a session seeking a 28 percent wage hike as National Guard units began phasing out providing fire and ambulance service to the 500000 city.
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MX Missile Critics Fail as House Backing Grows
The House rejected a Simon amendment to cut funding for the MX program by 250-152, while also overwhelming opposition to killing the project outright. The defense authorization bill of 1981 proceeds with MX, planning 200 missiles moved among 4600 shelters to obscure locations and reduce vulnerability to surprise attack.
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