Commission on Civic Renewal Aims to Tackle America’s Morals
The Philadelphia Daily News notes Republican multimillionaire William Bennett and Sam Nunn plan a National Commission on Civic Renewal to study America’s moral decline. The Pew Charitable Trust funds nearly a million dollars for the effort, with hopes the recommendations are brief to avoid diverting aid from hungry children, AIDS patients, or homeless women.
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Philadelphia Daily News
No Title or Source: Army Sex Harassment Scandal Spurs Probe
The Aberdeen Proving Ground abuse reports prompt Pentagon ordered review of all services training programs. Thousands of women accuse sexual mistreatment including rape, signaling possible endemic problem beyond the Army. Rules must adapt to human nature and sex.
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Army
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Chicago Tribune
Aiken Standard Subscriptions and Contact Details
Need help slot details for Aiken Standard include location 326 Butler Drive PO Box 456 29802 office hours 830 am to 590 pm Monday Friday and subscription line 349 5315 Delivery issues line 649 5315 Circulation hours 530 pm to 730 pm weekdays 7 am to 11 am Sundays Switchboard 648 2311 Fax 648 6052 newsroom contacts 648 2311 Publisher Scott Hunter reachable at 648 2311.
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Aiken Standard
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Hunter
Thanksgiving in a divided age by a political realist
A November 1995 column decries entitlement culture and political ugliness while praising Thanksgiving as a unifying tradition. It laments citizens blaming federal power, notes charity to soup kitchens, family rituals, and personal memories as stabilizing forces amid partisan dispute.
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Thanksgiving menus go global in media’s festive mix
Ioma Harrop reports on Thanksgiving ideas beyond roast turkey as New York Times notes smoked turkey and cranberry sausages in Manhattan shops and Caramel almond tarts. The Boston Globe explores immigrant experiences with American holidays while UC Berkeley Wellness Letter offers fat and calorie cutting tips.
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American Council On Science and Health
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Funes Magazine
American students lag in international math and science standings
The TIMSS study shows U S students score near average in math and science with eighth graders averaging a C, while top nations like Singapore Japan and Germany outpace them. Home support teacher quality and coherent curricula emerge as key factors.
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Boston College
TIMSS
Albert Beaton
United States
America
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Germany
Bruce Alberts
National Academy of Sciences
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