Foster nomination sparks race and abortion debate in Baptist circles
Black obstetrician Foster, nominated to replace Elders, faced opposition from the Christian Life Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention which criticized abortion, teen contraception, and urged caution. Foster had just returned from a Nashville meeting where the convention endorsed his nomination amid broader tensions within the church over race and morality.
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Causes of underachievement cited by school leaders
Both principals cite a mix of home school and society factors as underlying poor achievement. They note test score drops when not all students take the SAT and warn about higher state averages when only college bound students are tested.
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Teachers: Program Valuable
The Associated Press reports on the school lunch and breakfast programs linking hunger relief to student alertness. Critics say GOP plans to shift funding via block grants would cut efficiency. supporters argue flexibility lowers costs while preserving aid to needy children.
Dow Tops 3000 as Greenspan Hints on Rates
Randell Moore notes higher consumer spending sustains jobs wages and profits as the Dow rises after Greenspan signaled the Fed may stop raising rates The previous seven rate hikes aimed to curb inflation but slowed markets and hurt bonds with signs of slowing growth prompting possible rate cuts.
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Christopher Hospitalized After Ulcer Bleed in Ottawa
Secretary of State Warren Christopher was hospitalized overnight in Ottawa Civic Hospital after bleeding from a small undiagnosed ulcer. Doctors called him stable and resting comfortably, expecting release on Friday with one more day in Washington for observation. They attributed the ulcer to arthritis meds and planned acid-reducing therapy, predicting healing within six weeks.
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