Nation's schools obtain falling grades in reading and writing
A Georgia teacher notes a pupil on a report card saying Alvin excels yet still struggles to read and write. The NAEP study finds only 10 percent of 9 year olds, one third of 13 year olds, and half of 17 year olds can organize ideas on paper. Navy runs six week remedial reading for recruits. A Long Island graduate sues for educational malpractice. Experts cite unqualified teachers, tenure, and labor deals as barriers to improvement. Mary Berry cites local control and varied definitions of good education as a reason national tests may mismeasure systems.
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Heatwave Ravages Nation with Record Temps and Casualties
Nationwide heat wave scorches cities from Ohio to New York as 97 degree highs spark hospitalizations and barnyard losses. In Maryland and Virginia heat kills about 30 000 Perdue roosters and temperatures top 90 in several states while relief arrives along coastlines and scattered storms end the heat spell.
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Utah Fire Kills 3 Men In Forest
A Utah wildfire in Ashley National Forest killed three men as winds shifted haltingly slowed by weather. The blaze scorched about 6 000 acres of grass and timber, prompting park fire warnings and army of responders. Names provided include David Noel, Gene Campbell, and Dwight Hodgkinson.
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pessimistic oil reserve outlook from congressional OTA study
The OTA report estimates U.S. known oil reserves at about 300 billion barrels with unlikely recovery exceeding 17 percent and possibly as low as 4 percent without price-driven incentives. Enhanced methods could add 11 to 42 billion barrels at various price levels, while overall output may rise only modestly through 1990. A parallel shale gas study forecasts 15 to 25 trillion cubic feet of gas later, with shale production possibly reaching 1.5 to 2.5 trillion cubic feet annually.
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Sailor and civic leader Guy C. Saunders dies at 89
Guy C. Saunders 89 a partner founder of Ordway Saunders Insurance died at his home in Amarillo. Born in Kentucky he moved to Amarillo in 1904 and held roles from Santa Fe Railway clerk to land and cotton trading before joining Askew in 1916. He helped form Ordway Saunders Co later led War Bond drives chaired major campaigns and led Amarillo civic groups including Rotary United Way and the Chamber of Commerce. He served Scouts since 1920 earning Silver Beaver and led Boy Scout Council efforts and contributed to the Amarillo Country Club and golf community. He died at his home on Juniper Street after a life of service and leadership.
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Weather outlook and local politics notes
Clear to partly cloudy today through Tuesday with highs in the mid 90s and upper 90s Tuesday. Winds from the south 15 to 20 mph. Sweden faces racial problems after years of lecturing others. Philadelphia officials take a firm stance on law and order as federal and local investigations into police brutality continue. Local men enter the race for the Senate seat to be vacated by Max Sherman.
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