A Stinging Indictment of Higher Education
A sweeping critique targets U S colleges and universities for eroding undergraduate curricula and prioritizing research. Studies by AAC, Carnegie Foundation, and federal panels decry teaching quality, proliferation of teaching assistants, and “supermarket” course selection. The piece calls for experienced professors to lead lower level courses and for stronger overall curriculum reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Institute of Education
U.S. Education Department
National Endowment For the Humanities
Association of American Colleges
AAC
U.S
Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teaching
America
Fiction As Fact in The Atlanta Child Murders Movie
The CBS docudrama The Atlanta Child Murders is accused of distorting the Williams case and Atlanta’s police work. Abby Mann defends objectivity while critics say the film paints Southern injustice and the trial as unjustly biased against Williams.
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Atlanta
Wayne Williams
Abby Mann
Mann
Mr. Mann
Williams
Busing Debated as Child Abuse in Norfolk Case
Norfolk Va seeks Supreme Court relief to end mandatory school busing amid claims it worsens academic gaps and wastes resources. The piece cites Charles town Charlotte contrasts, noting private schooling growth and declining test scores while labeling forced busing a controversial social experiment.
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Riddick
School Board of
Norfolk
Reagan
Charlotte
N.C
Charlotte Observer
Observer
Ralph McMillan
Crosstown
McMillan
Supreme Court
Dear Dr Graham on Heaven Hell and salvation in Christ
A reader argues God is love and all will be saved while another stresses eternal punishment. The reply cites Jesus teaching on heaven and hell with scripture from Matthew and John, emphasizing repentance and faith in Christ as the path to salvation.
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DR. Graham
A.L
Mrs. A.L
Hell
Heaven
Jesus Christ
Matthews
Christ
God
Readers' Views on Americas Role in Global Economics
The letter argues America once led the world but now should learn from others. It cites Dr Manuel Ayan, former Guatemalan industrialist and university president, criticizing bureaucracy and bailout politics. It critiques socialism and supports democratic budgeting despite special interests.
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America
Manual Ayan
Latin America
U.S
Gary F. Hardee
West Columbia
Billy Bert Jones Praises Billy Jones on Safety Inspection
A Graniteville resident Billy Bert Jones expresses pride in Representative Billy Jones of Clearwater for pushing safety inspection repeal. He argues federal funds linked the inspections but many states have repealed the law, calling the requirement political and costly to the public.
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Billy Jones
Clearwater
South Carolina
Jones
Georgia
Florida
Indiana
Billy Bert Jones
Graniteville
Senator Shealy Congratulated for State Lottery Proposal
A message congratulates Senator Ryan Shealy for introducing a state lottery bill. The speaker argues education funding lags behind, fears tax increases, notes budget surpluses vanish quickly, and criticizes Baptists’ organized lobbying while urging a statewide referendum for public input.
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Sen. Shealy
Ryan Shealy
Silent Majority
16 Year Old Shouldn't Be Tried As An Adult
A reader questions why a 16-year-old in Aiken County is being tried in adult court for a drunken driving incident that killed others. The letter argues for treating the youth as a child and targeting beer sellers and advertising rather than sending him to prison with hardened criminals. The writer urges community reflection and notes the newspaper’s policy on publishing letters.
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Aiken County
Bob Harte
Augusta
Coustn
North Augusta High
North Augusta
Christ
Faye Graham Mather
Five hour TV mini series sparks debate on Williams conviction
Ashley Cooper laments CBS depictions of Wayne Williams case arguing no new evidence has emerged. He notes murders stopped after Williams arrest and urges acceptance of juries verdict while criticizing coverage. He also critiques violence against female clerks and contemplates security measures and fashion trends.
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CBS
Wayne Bertram Williams
Atlanta
Williams
Doll Collector Seeks Local Exchange and Help
A doll collector invites local enthusiasts to swap information and identify unidentified dolls. The writer offers to share three or four reference books, including Modern Collectors, and to assist others in locating their dolls. Contact is (803)593-3827.
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Tennessee Williams
The
Billy Graham
Aiken Standard
P.O
Aiken
S.C
Ashley Cooper
By Ashley Cooper
Macho Joe
Kokomo
MR. Endicott
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