Discusses the need for comprehensive and appropriate programs in consumer education. (JF)

Paper read at the Annual Meeting of the Linguistic Society of America, December 29, 1970, in Washington, D.C. (DS)

In Columbia, a planned city in Maryland, apartments and homes for low-to middle-income families are now being built. C Extension agents are helping the residents plan, buy, and make their home furnishings. (EB)

Describes the Bank Ed School Series: (I) for upper elementary, which focuses on basic money management and math skills; (II) for junior high, which emphasizes goal setting, savings, money making, and related math skills; and (III) for high school, which focuses on the family as a mini-society operating with the same economic principles as the…

This overview of vendors supplying goods and services to libraries notes the development of library suppliers, services offered by subscription agencies, the use of online systems, services offered by book jobbers, other vendor services, binderies, and consumerism. (EJS)

The survey described here identified suitable consumer topics which can be infused into industrial courses at all grade levels. The survey reinforced the development of sound consumer skills as an important objective of industrial arts education. (SK)

The use of chewing and dipping tobacco is increasing, especially among young male athletes and high school and college students. Scientific evidence indicates that dipping and chewing are potentially harmful to health. Health educators should take a public stance against advertising campaigns aimed at young people. (JN)

A study was conducted to assess high school students' knowledge in the area of consumer economics and to identify school variables related to that knowledge. Six hundred fifty-three seniors from five high schools were administered the "Consumer Economics Content Area Measure." (Author/JN)

Suggests that consumer education must equip students with an understanding of the way in which economic forces work, as well as the processes and institutions through which these forces operate. An interdisciplinary approach is also necessary since many subjects encompass consumer education. (Author/KC)

This article and chart compare 12 computers starting at $200 to $1500. The addresses of the 11 manufacturers are provided along with basic information on each machine. (MP)