North Carolina Seeks to Break Poverty Cycle With $14 Million
Gov. Terry Sanford launches a five year program backed by state local governments and Ford Foundation to revamp first grade teaching, literacy, and arithmetic. A new North Carolina Fund will oversee 10 community projects and a statewide effort. 20 schools start in January with plans to expand to 400 over four years.
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Santa completes one day world tour despite obsolete craft
AP reports Santa Claus, the famed North Pole airman, finished his annual global trip in a single day though using an outdated craft. He received special authorization from American officials and clearance from NORAD to fly at rooftops, and hinted at attempting the feat again next year.
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