Carter Faces Democratic Doubts Despite Campaign Surge
The piece reports lingering doubts among Democratic leaders and voters about Jimmy Carter, despite growing support. It notes reservations about his experience, potential bureaucratic upheaval, and questions on specific issues and foreign policy, with leaders fearing Carter’s approach may be overly lean or uncertain.
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Accountability in Education: A Costly, Flawed Fix
A provocative defense of accountability argues it could pressure teachers to raise student achievement, but the piece warns it would backfire. It draws on a San Francisco malpractice suit against a district, and likens the plan to no fault insurance and punitive firings, predicting higher taxes and unfair burdens on teachers.
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Hole in one highlights rainy round at local links
John Henry Cushman, former Mount Anthony Country Club president, carded a rare hole in one on the 98 yard fourth hole over the Walloomsac river using a niblick in a rain soaked round. Separately, a gift of 15000 is announced to New England Kurn Hatting Homes of Westminster for a girls cottage at Saxtons River, by W Irving Mayo Jr.
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Dividing Maine: government workers as a new class risk conflict
An Ellsworth Maine opinion piece argues government employees form a new privileged class with higher pay tenure and protection, fueling arrogance and citizen resentment. It warns that without bridging lines between classes, deep social rifts will grow. A Burlington Free Press quote notes missteps amid automation, while the American Legion Magazine quips on misusing automation to mess things up.
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