Education reform report warns against rising tide of mediocrity
Sputnik and Honda symbols wake alarms about American education. The National Commission on Excellence in Education criticizes the system, cites illiteracy and score declines, and urges tougher requirements a longer school year and higher standards for teachers. The goal is an educational renaissance to secure the nation's future.
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Here Comes Another Tax Hike
A Washington op-ed argues that the Reagan 1981 tax cut is not real relief for most Americans. It claims automatic bracket creep and Social Security levies erase any supposed cut, with higher taxes pending for lower and middle incomes by 1988. It condemns indexing and warns that repeal would raise the tax burden.
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Thomas Humbert
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Heritage Foundation
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Memory in the Vietnam era haunts Reagan era policy
In a critique of Reagan's Central America stance the piece argues post Vietnam isolationism dangers. It links Johnsons escalation, Santayana, and a media climate to fear a fortress America if Soviets gain in Central America. It warns against delaying action and urges bipartisan support backed by hard geopolitics.
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Arthur
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George Santayana
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America
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Ashley Cooper on Reagan and actors in politics
The piece argues against dismissing actors in politics and praises Ronald Reagan for transitioning from actor to national leader. It notes his communication skill, conservative impact, hostage crisis handling, tax cuts, and improving economic indicators while acknowledging critics.
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Aiken County reader defends school funding duties
Mary A. Johnson of 848 Oleander Drive urges residents to support school tax in response to Mr Evans letter about funding seniors and children. She contrasts low per pupil spending in South Carolina with citizen responsibility and questions what is in it for me.
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Mary A. Johnson
Oleander Drive
Tornado Strikes Jackson April 23 Causing Major Damage
A tornado hit Jackson at 7 55 p m Saturday night April 23 causing extensive damage to public and private property with downed power lines and trees. Two percent inches of rain and rapid restoration efforts by Augusta DHEC Aiken Rescue Squad Belvedere and Beech Island Fire Department and many volunteers kept residents safe and aided power restoration.
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