Vouchers gain traction as a fix for failing public schools
Public schools face pressure to prove learning through competency tests. Parents demand accountability and the rise of voucher proposals allows tax dollars to be spent at any school. The idea, debated in Michigan and poised for California’s 1980 vote, aligns with trends toward consumer choice and decentralization, challenging the traditional public school system.
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Norman Macrae
The
Economist
Michigan
California
Albert Shanker
United Federation of Teachers
Shanker
Princeton
Grafton
Midview
Grafton Pta
False missile alert spurs Soviets to warn
The Soviet Union warned a false U S missile alert could have irreparable consequences after a Pentagon test caused 10 interceptors to launch. Tass said the error risked world damage, while White House officials noted hostage tensions in Iran amid the scare. NORAD said the alert was a test with the error corrected in six minutes.
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Moscow
United States
Soviet Union
London
Tass
Pentagon
U.S
Washington
White House
Jody Powell
Iran
North American Air Defense Command
Colorado
NORAD
Zayre Sorry for Jasmine Promotion Shortage
Zayre apologizes for pre holiday circular errors advertising Jasmine housewares. Two items, the $1.50 Paddle Board and the $9.99 Teakettle, will not be available as advertised on pages 4 and 5.
Help for U S embassy in Iran never came r
Report cites that U S embassy protection failed as Iranian police vanished and a Moslem mob seized the scene on a Sunday. Earlier demonstrations had seen adequate protection. The Shah Mohammet Reza Pahlavi was gravely ill and advised to seek treatment at a New York clinic.
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Mohammed Reza Pahlavi
U.S
Iran
Stoane-Kettering Clinic
New York
Frances Denney Color and Careye Kit Special
Frances Denney offers a beauty kit including Eye Color Moisture-Sik Lash Color and Denney Sponge Applicator with a makeup remover for 10.00 with a 600 Frances Denney purchase. Other items priced 12.00 to 19.00 at Interlude Bath Body Perfume and Interlude Spray. Delivery charges apply for orders to 2000 or less.
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Frances Denney
Crean
Midway Mall
Elyria
Lorain
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