Education reform clash over high school curriculum
The piece argues Education Secretary Bennett proposes a liberal arts core for high schools, but warns many schools cannot meet such standards amid Reagan era limits. It cites geography illiteracy stats and urges a broad funding shift to reclaim national competitiveness.
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Edward's Guest and Royal Family in Sandringham New Year
Prince Edward's girlfriend Georgia May spent New Year's Day with the royal family at Sandringham as part of New Year celebrations. Her father George said he would not want his daughter to marry into the family and privacy concerns were voiced. In London, Jimmy Somerville of the Communards was attacked, receiving slash wounds at Guy's Hospital amid a surge of UK violence during New Year's celebrations.
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Watch, don't read video stores gauge reading tasks
Iowa Today reports on page 14A that video rental trends reflect students choosing videos over reading books, suggesting media consumption supersedes assigned novels.
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Mary Agee shifts from Bendix to adoption agency chief role
Mary Cunningham Agee rose to prominence by securing a top executive post at Bendix Corp and guiding Bendix chief William Agee. She now says her real calling is running an adoption agency, signaling a major career pivot.
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Strange maladies in magazine reads amuse and alarm
A collection of magazine pieces names odd ailments such as Frisbee finger dogwalker’s elbow and an allergy to seminal fluid. The tone blends leisure reading with curious medical curiosities and quirkily documented conditions.
Blizzard of 1888 documented by Judd Caplovich
A spring previews the Northeast after the March 11 1888 blizzard that killed around 400. Judd Caplovich compiled articles diary entries and photos chronicling the historic storm.
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Leisure
Home schooling in Center Point district under truce
Patrick and Geri Macho educate their daughter Blessing at home while the Center Point school district monitors. The family hires a certified teacher once a week to meet minimum state requirements. Iowa Today reports on the arrangement.
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Surfing and Medicine Align in New Era Doctor’s Balance
A California physician explains surfing demands the same discipline as medical practice, showing how medical careers and wave riding coexist as a lifestyle. The piece appears on Lifestyle page BB.
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Young Entrepreneur Rises to Lead Lebeda Mattress Co
Mike Emerson began at 13 with James Lebeda's mattress company learning the trade from the ground up. Now at 22 he owns Lebeda Mattress and Upholstery Co. Money, page 1E.
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Still bubbly Goldie Hawn
Goldie Hawn remains lively after years of zaniness. She calls Kurt Russell her husband and he accepts the role. Their three children call him Pa. Leisure, page 5F.
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Rockwell International Diverse Operations
Rockwell International spans communications equipment and printing presses while also producing truck parts industrial sewing machines and guillotine cutters. The company shows a broad manufacturing base across multiple sectors and product lines.
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Cancer rate higher in ham operators study revealed
Ama teur radio operators in Washington and California show excess deaths from leukemia multiple myeloma and possibly malignant lymphoma in a study by Dr. Samuel Milham Jr. Others caution evidence is inconsistent and environmental factors may play a role while national studies pursue clarity.
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American Journal of Epidemiology
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Noreen Harris
Tacoma- Pierce County
Ed Kilga
Tacoma City Light
Court bars second paper from printing spy memoir excerpts
London High Court blocks The Sunday Times from publishing sensitive material from Anthony Cavendish memoirs and limits coverage to non security matters. The Observer faces a parallel injunction as government fights disclosure of intelligence details. Cavendish had circulated privately printed copies despite vows.
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Bald headed man wins national title at convention
Harold Fleischman of Greene County is crowned the smoothest head at the Bald Headed Men of America convention in Morehead City North Carolina. He defends pride in being hairless and says loss of hair is not a disease or health issue.
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