Survey Finds Startling Gaps in U S History Knowledge
The National Endowment for the Humanities reports Washington area and national survey results showing 68 percent of 17-year-olds cannot place the Civil War in the correct half century and 43 percent can’t place World War I correctly. The study cites ignorance of major literary figures and calls for reform in curricula, teacher training, and textbook use.
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National Endowment For the Humanities
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Lynne Cheney
U S and Soviet talk on missiles advances noted by Kampelman
Washington AP reports U S arms negotiator Max Kampelman said a bilateral agreement to eliminate intermediate range missiles could be wrapped up in relatively short order pending resolution of verification details and ground launched missile issues. He spoke on ABC-TV This Week.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette publication and subscription details
Established in 1883 by The Gazette Company and printed daily and Sunday at 200 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52408. Second class rates show weekly and annual mail prices with regional options and subscription terms. Postmaster address for changes is Cedar Rapids Gazette P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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Ortega Blames Rebels for Nicaragua's Austerity Plan
President Daniel Ortega announced new austerity measures to avert deeper debt, blaming five years of war with U S backed rebels. The package raises fuel and transport prices, tightens gasoline rations, and cuts 8000 government jobs by attrition.
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Anastasio Somoza
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Funeral planned for John Huston in Hollywood
Oscar winning director John Huston dies at 81 and a private service is scheduled today at Hollywood Memorial Park, family sources say. The family kept details confidential amid the illness linked to flu.
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Iraq strikes Kharg Island as convoy sails toward Kuwait
Iraqi bombers hit Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal for a second day as a Kuwait tanker convoy escorted by U S warships moves toward Kuwait. Iran vows long range attacks on Baghdad if Iraq resumes bombing Iranian cities amid renewed Gulf violence.
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Abortion rights activists rail at Reagan family planning rules
Abortion rights advocates vow court challenges to Reagan administration rules aimed at separating abortion services from federally funded family planning. Officials say the plan builds a wall between clinics and Title X funded programs, with separate facilities and records required for abortion and non abortion services.
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National Abortion Rights Action League
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