Concludes that opportunity costs are the major costs in manpower programs, perhaps even outweighing the training allowance. (BH)

Briefly reviews the man-environment research sponsored by these eight government agencies: Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Defense, Interior, Justice, the Office of Economic Opportunity, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and the National Science Foundation. The Man-Environment Research survey report was the source of…

Analyzes data from questionnaires returned by members of major federal advisory councils on educational policy. Discusses respondents views of, and satisfaction with, their role. Suggests methods of improving councils' effectiveness. (AL)

In July 1968, the First National City Bank in New York (Citibank) received a government contract to train the disadvantaged by providing orientation, counseling, job related education, supervisor training, child care, transportation, and some medical and dental care. The Job Opportunities in the Business Sector Program (JOBS) stipulated pay of $70…

Describes how indirect costs, which have been incurred by a school district or an educational agency to support Federally financed projects, may be reimbursed in accordance with 1969 amendments to the ESEA. (JF)

Calls for increased Federal spending on health, education, and welfare as an alternative to present defense spending. (LR)