CENSUS DATA SHOW THAT POVERTY IS OFTEN THE RESULT OF SERIOUS WAGE INADEQUACIES. IN 1964, NEARLY ONE-FIFTH OF THE MORE THAN 47.5 MILLION FAMILIES IN THE NATION HAD INCOMES UNDER $3,000. MINIMUM WAGE LEGISLATION HELPS TO ELIMINATE POVERTY BY SETTING A FLOOR FOR WAGES. FEWER THAN 30 MILLION OF THE MORE THAN 47 MILLION NONSUPERVISORY EMPLOYEES IN…

A FIELD INVESTIGATION FOR THIS REPORT WAS CONDUCTED FROM SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER 1964 THROUGH THE FACILITIES OF THE JOINT UNESCO-IAU RESEARCH OFFICE ON HIGHER EDUCATION IN KUALA LUMPUR. IN FIVE OF THE EIGHT COUNTRIES COVERD BY THE REPORT (MALAYSIA, THAILAND, CAMBODIA, SOUTH VIETNAM, AND THE PHILIPPINES), IT WAS POSSIBLE TO MAKE "FAIRLY…

The major changes taking place in the occupational and industrial structure of the labor force are highlighted by graphic illustrations of changing manpower needs. Some apparent trends are: (1) the very rapid rate of growth of the total labor force, (2) the relatively slow growth rate of the manufacturing labor force, (3) the rapid growth of the…

This brief paper presents data on Puerto Rican women residing in the United States as of March of 1975. Information on population, age, marital status, household and family head, labor force participation, work experience, occupational, and income statistics is included. (Author/BS)

A brief examination of the voting patterns in seven budget elections from 1974 to 1978 in Eugene (Oregon) School District 4J reveals that there are no significant differences between the percentage of people voting Yes in precincts with community schools and the percentage of people voting Yes in other precincts. The turnout rate in precincts with…

Statistical data were examined to see the number of library volumes in four types of colleges as defined by the Carnegie Commission. These were comprehensive universities and colleges I and II and liberal arts colleges I and II. Statistically significant differences were found between liberal arts colleges I and II, but this was not so for…

The American College Testing Program (ACT) surveyed 1,472 institutions for 1975-76 in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and related territories to report on collegiate enrollments and enrollment trends in 4-year and related institutions. The purpose of the survey is to provide data to facilitate planning in higher education and related areas. (JMF)

The report on the clinical practice of podiatry is the product of a national survey of podiatrists conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics with the cooperation of the American Podiatry Association during the period January--March 1970. The survey was conducted by a self-administered questionnaire (a facsimile of which comprises an…

The report on national resources in ophthalmology is the product of a national survey of ophthalmologists between May and December 1968. The survey was conducted by a self-administered questionnaire (a facsimile of which comprises an appendix) that was mailed to the approximately 10,300 ophthalmologists in the United States, of whom over 10,100…

This report provides information on total Federal Research and Development (R and D) expenditures during the period of 1960-72. The report is divided into two parts. Part I gives an overall view of priorities funded by the Federal government. The total Federal R and D expenditures are arranged by functions. In addition, a brief statistical account…

This document is a summary of 1973-74 salaries paid to faculty and administrative offices in higher education. Highlights of the data indicate: (1) The median salary paid to faculty in a 4-year institution is $14,373, up 11.1 percent above the median reported two years ago. (2) The median salary paid to faculty in public 2-year institutions is…

This document presents preliminary fall 1974 enrollment data on the historically black colleges and makes some comparisons with revised fall 1973 data on 898 institutions previously studied. Data indicated that: (1) First-time freshmen enrollment increased substantially between the two-years, based on aggregate figures for those 98 institutions;…

This report provides information on total federal research and development (R and D) funding by function during the fiscal years 1969-74. The report is divided into two parts. Part 1 gives an overall view of priorities funded by the federal government. The total federal R and D expenditures are arranged by functions and are listed in descending…

The 1969-70 annual report of programs for exceptional children in Florida presents statistics describing funding, screening and evaluation services, grade level of programs for each exceptionality, organization patterns (part or full time classes), personnel assignment by county and program, and numbers of children on waiting lists. (KW)

To identify the status of public knowledge about mental retardation, to discern public attitudes, and to obtain demographic information on attitudes, a questionnaire was submitted to approximately 1,515 subjects. Extensive results are reported by generic presentation of total responses, analysis of data by independent variables, and analysis of…