Kennedy tapes partially released spark privacy and history debate
The John F Kennedy Library released a small portion of over 600 tapes from Kennedy’s last 16 months in the White House. Archivist William Moss notes up to 75 percent of material may be classified for national security and about 1 percent for personal privacy. The episode echoes Nixon era disclosures and raises questions about ownership and treatment of presidential recordings.
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Pitfalls Of A Front runner Cranston gains in straw votes threaten Mondale grip
Sen Alan Cranston wins two straw votes at Democratic activist conventions in Wisconsin and Alabama challenging Mondale. Mondale panics over Cranston left leaning appeal and boosts nuclear freeze as top priority while facing questions on front runner status and labor ties. If Cranston widens left gains Glenn builds strong org and black support grows Mondale's nomination chances could fade quickly.
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Educator Sounds Alarm Over TV Influence on Youth
Dr. Neil Postman of New York University laments television blurring childhood and adulthood and exposing all adult secrets on screen. He urges parents to redirect children to outdoor activities and historic sites to counteract soap operas and violence.
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Neil Postman
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Thought For Today Quote From Socrates
A thought from Socrates proclaims that nothing can harm a good man in life or death, emphasizing inner virtue over external danger.
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Ashley Cooper Sees The Issues In Education Debate
A reader critiques Florida teaching exams with math questions and moral reasoning tasks. The column allows strong opinions on public schooling, classroom ethics, and the death penalty, citing comparisons with South Carolina and noting reader correspondence.
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Dear Dr Graham Teachings for a Concerned Teacher
A teacher asks how to help students amid drugs and sex issues while public school limits on God. The reply urges daily prayer for students, modeling honesty and peace, and openly expressing joy without drugs. It advises seeking opportunities to speak personally with students and remaining available for confidential conversations.
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