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Toward A National Intra-Urban Mass Transportation Policy:The Need For Policy Balance, Michael V. Dunn

Public Administration ETDs

This study examines the Intra-Urban Mass Transportation System. The current, single-mode oriented, national policy of urban transportation is studied and its physical deficiencies and social ramifications are explored. This study relates to public administration in that urbanism is one of the seven “new directions” that Dwight Waldo outlines in his emphasis of professionalism in public administration.

The study was started with the hypothesis statements that there was a need for a national balanced urban transportation policy, and that the acceptance of this policy at a national level is hampered by political problems. These hypothesis statements were shown to be valid, …

Dealer Influence On Farmers' Decisions To Purchase Pesticides, Loyd L. Young

Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

The purpose of this study was to analyze the influence agricultural pesticide dealers have on farmers' decisions to purchase and use agricultural pesticides. Specific objectives of the study were to: 1. Ascertain the extent to which dealers influence farmers in their decision-making to use and purchase pesticides. 2. Examine the characteristics of the farmer and his farming operation in relation to the amount of influence the dealer had on the farmers' pesticide purchasing decisions. 3. Evaluate the reasons farmers selected their pesticide dealers. 4. Determine the factors that influenced farmers to use pesticides. PROCEDURE Data were obtained. by personal interviews …

The Octofoil, May/June 1972, Ninth Infantry Division Association

The Octofoil

The Octofoil is the offical publication of the Ninth Infantry Division Association, Inc., an organization formed by the officers and men of the 9th Infantry Division in order to perpetuate the memory of fallen comrades, preserve the esprit de corps of the Division, promote peace and serve as an information bureau about the 9th Infantry Division. The Association is made up of 9th Infantry veterans from WWII and Vietnam, spouses, widows and lineal descendants.

Personnel Advancement Systems As Related To Management Effectiveness, David M. Davies

Public Administration ETDs

The study of personnel advancement systems as related to management effectiveness in research and development (R&D) laboratories was chosen because of its relevance in this period of change in attitudes toward science and the scientific community. This change involves a shift in interest from basic scientific research to scientific and technological advances that have practical applications. Also, there is increased concern by legislators that facilities involved in federal R&D programs demonstrate sure fiscal responsibility and efficient operating methods.

The personnel advancement systems discussed in this thesis are the single - and dual - ladder systems. The single - ladder system …

Development Of A Network Based Management System For An Army Test And Evaluation Activity, Jack L. Dage

Public Administration ETDs

As science and technology become more complex and as funding and manpower availability become tighter, especially within the Department of Defense, better management systems are imperative in order to get the required work done. Network based management systems are one of the newer and more powerful types of management systems developed to aid the manager in planning, scheduling, controlling, and reporting on his projects. Although more than 100 different network based management systems are in existence, all are based on the arrow diagram and critical path principles for planning activities. The Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) and the Critical …

The Flor-Ala Vol. 41 No. 14, University Of North Alabama

Flor-Ala 1970-1979

1972-04-24

Ua60/3/3 Annual Award's Ceremony Program, Wku Military Science

WKU Administration Documents

The Reserve Officers Training Corps of the United States Army Annual Award's Ceremony program.

Reports On Legal Sanctions Of Marijuana, City Club Of Portland (Portland, Or.)

City Club of Portland

No abstract provided.

Sedition, April 10, 1972, Graphic Offensive

Sedition

Volume 1, Issue 8

The Flor-Ala Vol. 41 No. 13, University Of North Alabama

Flor-Ala 1970-1979

1972-04-10

The Cresset (Vol. Xxxv, No. 6), Valparaiso University

The Cresset (archived issues)

No abstract provided.

Ua68/10/1 Sociological Symposium No. 8 – Childbirth & Infancy Life Cycle Series, Wku Sociology

WKU Administration Documents

Table of Contents:

• Hernandez, Pedro F. Catholic Church & Birth Control in Latin America
• Kovit, Leonard. Labor is Hard Work: Notes on the Social Organization of Childbirth
• McNurlen, Lewis J. Childbirth: A Family Affair
• Miller, Rita Seiden & Ron Miller. Social Values Supporting Pregnancy: Dilemma for Population Control
• Newman, John F. & William L. Graves. Neo-Natal Mortality & Socio-Economic Status
• Newman, Lucille F. The Anthropology of Birth
• Rutzen, S. Robert. Urban Life & Breast Feeding: A Sociological Analysis
• Schulz, Barbara & Richard Schulz. Family Size Preferences & Sex Composition
• Steinhoff, Patricia G., Roy G. Smith & Milton Diamond. Characteristics & …

Ua77/1 Western Alumnus, Vol. 40, No. 4, Wku Alumni Association

WKU Administration Documents

WKU alumni magazine. Features the following articles:

• Dickey, Debbie. Teachers of Tomorrow: Learners of Today
• Given, Ed. Miracle Worker: Athletic Trainer Russell Miller
• A Week in the Life of Professor X
• Those Were the Days, My Friend 1949-1950
• Conway, Sheila. The Sky Show is Right Inside - Hardin Planetarium
• Robe, Harry. Psychology Students Do Their Thing - Research
• Downing, Dero. Address at Founders Day Luncheon
• Stephens, Blackburn. Advice to ROTC Graduates
• Hauser, Philip. Implosion, Explosion, Displosion
• Wassom, Earl. The Mini Library - A Product of Technology
• Brumfield, Stanley. Caution: Human Beings Here Handle With Care - University Counseling Services
• Armstrong, …

Kaleidoscope Newsletter, Vol. 01, No. 01, Carol Lunbeck

Publications

The Urban Affairs Kaleidoscope is a publication of the School of Public Affairs and Community Service.

1972 January - June, Office Of Communications & Marketing, Morehead State University.

Morehead State Press Release Archive, 1961 to the Present

Morehead State University press releases from January to June of 1972.

Proposal To Acquire Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company's Facilities, Cleveland (Ohio). City Planning Commission

Ernie Bonner Collection

No abstract provided.

The Flor-Ala Vol. 41 No. 12, University Of North Alabama

Flor-Ala 1970-1979

1972-03-27

The Flor-Ala Vol. 41 No. 11, University Of North Alabama

Flor-Ala 1970-1979

1972-03-06

The Cresset (Vol. Xxxv, No. 5), Valparaiso University

The Cresset (archived issues)

No abstract provided.

Sedition, March 1972, Graphic Offensive

Sedition

Volume 1, Issue 7

Field Manual Fm 30-10, Military Geographic Intelligence (Terrain), March 1972, Robert Bolin , Depositor

United States Department of Defense Military Intelligence

This is a lengthy, detailed manual concerning geographic intelligence. It contains definitions of geographic intelligence and explains the uses of geographic intelligence and responsibilities for it. It contains numerous photographs and graphics.

The manual contains detailed discussions of terrain, natural conditions, and cultural features as well as specialized features like infrastructure, communications, transportation, and industrial facilities. It contains chapters on:

• Climate and Weather
• Natural Terrain
• Tactical Consideration
• Transportation
• Telecommunications
• Urban Areas
• Rural Areas and Resources
• Recognition of Industrial Facilities, and
• Terrain Studies

Enclosed with the manual is a large sheet containing 12 page-size maps concerning geography-related topics. The sheet is …

The Octofoil, March/April 1972, Ninth Infantry Division Association

The Octofoil

The Octofoil is the offical publication of the Ninth Infantry Division Association, Inc., an organization formed by the officers and men of the 9th Infantry Division in order to perpetuate the memory of fallen comrades, preserve the esprit de corps of the Division, promote peace and serve as an information bureau about the 9th Infantry Division. The Association is made up of 9th Infantry veterans from WWII and Vietnam, spouses, widows and lineal descendants.

Northwest Comprehensive Policies Plan Map, Northwest Comprehensive Policies

Ernie Bonner Collection

No abstract provided.

Under Two Flags; Talk At Trinity College, Hartford, Ernest Bonner

Ernie Bonner Collection

No abstract provided.

The Flor-Ala Vol. 41 No. 10, University Of North Alabama

Flor-Ala 1970-1979

1972-02-21

The Flor-Ala Vol. 41 No. 9, University Of North Alabama

Flor-Ala 1970-1979

1972-02-07

Letter From Norman Krumholz To John Lynch, Norman Krumholz

Ernie Bonner Collection

No abstract provided.

The Cresset (Vol. Xxxv, No. 4), Valparaiso University

The Cresset (archived issues)

No abstract provided.

Municipal Manpower Policies For The City Of Boston: Guidelines For The Seventies, Boston Urban Observatory, University Of Massachusetts Boston

Boston Urban Observatory Publications

This report on municipal manpower in the City of Boston is one of a series of Urban Observatory studies designed to improve the effectiveness of City policies and programs. Focusing on the City's requirements for administrative, professional and technical staff, the study examines current patterns and problems, identifies existing strengths and weaknesses, and offers a number of recommendations aimed at upgrading municipal performance by expanding the cadres of qualified staff. While the findings identify serious deficiencies, they also point to opportunities for effecting substantial change over the next decade. In particular, the study points to the potentially large attrition of …

Letter From John Lynch To Norm Krumholtz, John Lynch

Ernie Bonner Collection

No abstract provided.