Emperor Has No Clothes in Education Critics Say
James Kilpatrick argues Harvard educator Christopher Jencks exposes myths of equalized schooling and poverty reduction. He cites a four year study with Mary Jo Bane, challenging desegregation and equalization as solutions. He questions who benefits and at what cost to those with talent and luck.
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James Kilpatrick
Washington
Christopher Jencks
Harvard
Jencksian
Office of Economic Opportunity
Jencks
Mary Jo Bane
Saturday Review of Education
Basic Books
Athens Ohio Newspaper Publisher Lineage Note
A production line from the Athens Stressenger lists the Messenger Publishing Company at 43 West Union Street with historic publishers from 1825 onward and staff including circulation director Fred W Weber and advertising director M. W. McDargh.
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Athens
the Messenger Publishing Company
West Union Street
Ohio
Frederick W. Bush
Gordon K. Bush
G. Kenner Bush
Fred W. Weber
M. W. McDargh
Associated Press
D&s
West Virginia
U.S
Possessions
The
Messenger Publishing Co
W. Union St
Munich violence dents peace hopes in Middle East
The report notes Munich casualties beyond the 11 Israeli athletes and speaks of growing Arab and personal losses. It highlights Sadat’s peace initiative chances, Eban’s dismissal of peace prospects, and UN vetoes on resolutions linking guerrilla attacks to Israeli reprisals. Lebanon pushes for peace as Franjieh seeks Western help for Palestinian refugees’ settlement.
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Middle East
Anwar Sadat
Munich
Abba Eban
United Nations
Syria
Lebanon
United States
Soviets
China
U. S
France
Britain
Italy
Belgium
Soviet Union
Israel
Suleiman Franjieh
Readers Letters Policy and Publication Notes
Readers express opinions on current issues and submit letters to the editor. Preference is given to letters of one page or less with names and addresses provided for publication. The editor may edit for space clarity and fair play.
Disruptive Change and American Paradox in 20th Century Facets
In this opinion piece the author argues America offers multiple truths amid rapid change. It surveys foreign views of U S culture and appetite while noting contradictions within Americans themselves. The text discusses materialism ecology and the tension between freedom and repression as the nation grows.
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America
Legion
United States
Europe
Asia
San Francisco
New York
American mood and modern life in a changing nation
A critical essay argues that Americans face a crowded city reality and a media system unable to fully reflect public concerns. It complains of distortion in journalism, embraces made in foreign goods, critiques cars for safety flaws, and notes a society adrift amid disruptive change driven by machines and shifting values.
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America
U.S
Japan
Hong Kong
France
Italy
Time Magazine
George McGovern
Richard Nixon
Drug addiction letters echo in revival of concern
A Messenger editor compiles reader letters on drug use from hash to morphine, recounting a recovery tale from a rehabilitation center. The missives urge help and warn that drug culture spreads into schools while appealing to Christian values.
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the Messenger
Christ
How Old How to Measure Life Beyond Years
In a reader letter Elma Randall asks how old a person is and urges embracing life despite illness or sorrow. She suggests mind over age and encourages faith, reading the Bible, and enjoying the outdoors and beauty of the world.
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the Messenger
Elma Randall
Community thanks after July home fire at The Plains
Mrs. Lester Ware from The Plains expresses gratitude to The Messenger Red Cross Vore Ridge Church and many volunteers who aided her daughter and family after a July fire. She praises the people of Athens and vicinity for their big hearts and prayers.
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the Messenger
The
Messenger
Red Cross
Vore Ridge Church
Ladies Bible Class
Athens
Lester Ware
E. First St
the Plains
Caution in Reading Violence Trends Across Leaders and Policies
Washington insight weighs whether public violence is rising, tracing the roles of Brandt Meir and Rockefeller, examining policing in Munich and Attica, and questioning bombing orders under Nixon. The piece argues for caution, noting unclear trends and the influence of media, policy confusion, and public sensitivity.
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Lavelle
Nixon White House
Richard Nixon
Henry Kissinger
Alexander Solzhenitsyn
Solzhenitsyn
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Charles W. Reamer
Richard R. Paynter
Athens Stessenger
Robert S. Elegant
Wews Service
Americans
LOS Angeles Times
Washington Post
Small Society
Brickman
Brekmaw
Greg Hillen
Mill St. Athens
Jon Reiff
Charles St. Athens
Joseph Kraft
Willy Brandt
West Germany
Golda Meir
Nelson Rockefeller
Attica
Brandt
Meir
Gov. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
North Vietnam
John Lavelle
Air Force
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