The National Park Service's National Historic Landmarks (NHL) Program plays a major role in preserving nationally significant cultural resources. National Historic Landmark designation increases public awareness of archaeology by highlighting the importance of the most significant prehistoric and historic archaeological resources. By disseminating…

Reviews current issues in adoption: termination of parental rights, rights of unwed fathers, subsidized adoption, the recent influx of Vietnamese children, black market babies, agency accountability in placing children, the right of the adoptee to know his biological parents. (ED)

A member of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) lists information the Board needs on a university's structure and operation in reaching fair decisions on such collective bargaining issues as university-wide bargaining units, inclusion of ancillary personnel in faculty units, and determination of supervisory status. Major NLRB university…

Reports on a plan for the creation of an Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). President Ford envisions a director of OSTP who will serve as the President's advisor on science and technology, have a deputy director, and have a staff of 15 professionals. (GS)

Problems presented by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) asserting jurisdiction over colleges and universities are analyzed and recommendations made for legislative response to help resolve remaining issues. Development of common labor-management regulations for both public and private higher education is suggested since similarities in…

Reports the dropping of the American Chemical Society (ACS) from the U.S. Office of Education (USOE) approved list of undergraduate chemistry program accrediting agencies. A staff analysis by USOE found, among other things, "serious deficiencies" with ACS compliance with its revised criteria for nationally recognized accrediting bodies.…

Dedicated to describing all U.S. states' and territories' arts agencies at the close of 1974, this research report complies and analyzes information about their: (1) structure, management, organization, and relationships with other groups and organizations; (2) functions and practices; and (3) receipts and expenditures. State governing councils…

This booklet on the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) attempts to provide an overview of the FBI's functions. Presented in a question and answer format, the 99 questions and answers discuss the federal government agency's history, administrative matters, jurisdiction, criminal investigations, security matters, foreign counter-intelligence, and…

A study of the extent of knowledge of, attitudes toward, and contact with four vocational service agencies within a low-income black neighborhood. (Author)

The Commissioner of New York City's Agency for Child Development reports on a model system for serving career mothers and providing children with the quality home care. (Author/CS)

Discusses problems encountered by Soviet society in socializing children during a period of rapid industrialization, and the methods and programs developed to deal with these problems. (CS)

The author, Executive Director of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sport (PCPFS), describes the efforts of the Council in improving the fitness levels of Americans through research, information dissemination, and action programs. Defined as the "ability to carry out daily tasks with vigor and alertness, without undue fatigue,…

Pursuant to Section 204 of House Resolution 988, 93rd Congress, this annotated inventory of information resources in the legislative branch which are not internal to the House of Representatives is part of a larger project intended to study the information needs and problems of the House in relation to existing institutions and services. This…

Pursuant to Section 204 of House Resolution 988, 93rd Congress, this annotated inventory of the information resources available to the House of Representatives from the Executive Branch is part of a larger project intended to study the information needs and problems of the House in relation to existing institutions and services. Sections include:…

Reviews the current status of the Bauman amendment that would have all National Science Foundation (NSF) grants subjected to prior Congressional approval on a monthly basis and discusses possible developments that may arise from pressure by conservative political organizations to make NSF funding more responsive to Congressional review. (GS)