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...poorer communities, this is a quite a boon. Currently, the poorest systems in Michigan spend $3,200 per year, so the plan represents a 30 percent in available funds...

Author: By Edward F. Mulkerin iii, | Title: Equality in Schools | 3/21/1994 | See Source »

Vice President for Administration Sally H. Zeckhauser, who hired Patrick, yesterday said the director's departure would be a loss to the office, but a boon for the Patricks...

Author: By Sarahe E. Scrogin, | Title: Harvard May Lose Patrick | 3/2/1994 | See Source »

...female resident of Adams House says the lack of electronic security devices is a boon to shoplifters. "I've stolen lipstick, makeup, pencils and pens, candy... It's easy--they don't have [electronic] tags on anything, so you don't have to worry about something beeping as you walk out the door...

Author: By R.i. Wilson, | Title: LICENSE TO STEAL | 2/10/1994 | See Source »

Gerald W. Oldach, executive director of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, sees a boon for city businesses that cater to tourists...

Author: By Terry H. Lanson, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: 1994's MEGA-ISSUE | 2/2/1994 | See Source »

Israel has posted the only shutout to-date in ECAC play, a 4-0 blanking of Yale in his first start of the season, and getting over that hurdle could be a big boon to the Crimson effort before the season...

Author: By Darren Kilfara, | Title: Of Israel, National Rankings And Honorable Discharges | 12/1/1993 | See Source »

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