Controversy Over Team Names Splits Fans in 95 World Series
Mike Deupree weighs the debate on baseball mascots and nicknames sparked by the 1995 World Series. He contrasts Cleveland Indians and Braves with other teams, argues some names offend groups, notes college and high school examples, and urges common sense in honoring tributes over demeaning stereotypes.
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Students know little U S history says NAEP report
Washington AP reports more than half of U S high school seniors lack basic U S history knowledge and cannot support opinions with reasoning. NAEP officials say the tough test reflects needed civic knowledge, while critics urge local control and standards.
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National test shows gaps in 1994 grade level skills
The 1994 history test of 22 500 students in grades four eight and 12 shows only 43 percent of seniors at basic level with 11 percent proficient and 1 percent advanced while eighth graders reach 61 percent basic 14 percent proficient and 1 percent advanced and fourth graders 64 percent basic 17 percent proficient and 2 percent advanced. Racial disparities appear with about half of white and Asian seniors meeting basic or higher versus 20 percent of black and Hispanic seniors. boys and girls show parity in 4th and 8th grades but boys outpace girls in 12th grade.
Giving up smoking linked to rising obesity in 1980s
A Boston AP report notes a New England Journal of Medicine study finding weight gain after quitting smoking partly explains rising obesity in the U S during the 1980s. Researchers urge quitting, as health risks from smoking are greater than modest postquit weight gain. Katherine M. Flegal led the nationwide survey of 5,247 adults over 35.
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Commitment to the future through soy ink and recycling
The Gazette promotes sustainable printing using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to drop off newspapers for recycling at City Carton, 4250 Sixth St. SW, or at nearby recycling locations.
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