Reading at home as ultimate irony in education
Opinion argues against home teaching for reading while noting teachers are highly paid, unionized, and protected by tenure. Cites Kathryn Dieh of the Reading Reform Foundation claiming millions of Americans fail reading tests and urging parents to teach reading at home. Quotes praise for teaching reading as a priceless gift and highlights illiteracy statistics from the U.S. Office of Education.
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Johnny
Kathryn Dieh
The
Reading Reform Foundation
U.S. Office of Education
Carter the enigma by Jack Anderson
A New York overview portrays Jimmy Carter as an enigma to Democratic delegates, shaped by Adm. Hyman Rickover's relentless, waste-free approach. Carter’s Georgia roots contrast with Rickover’s Chicago ascent, yet Carter seeks to channel Rickover’s single minded drive within the system. His meeting with Rickover inspires a stiff cabinet-like resolve while leaving military views debated. The piece also notes George Wallace’s enduring political presence and a possible return to public life, with a cautious campaign staff preparing for future possibilities.
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Wallace
Charles Snider
Carter tax reform outline and homeowner incentives debate
The text outlines a potential Carter tax reform package aiming for broad simplification and progressivity, with elimination of many temporary incentives. It notes possible postponement of action, removal of home mortgage interest deductions, and replacement with lower income targeted incentives, alongside a discussion of independence and moral rectitude from the Declaration.
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Carter
Carter Tax Plan Outlines Broad Changes Across Income Types
The article outlines Carter's tax proposals including capital gains taxation, corporate income and dividends treatment, Social Security funding, and tax reform aims. It notes adjustments to tax bases, Social Security revenue targets, and multinational corporate incentives, with emphasis on shifting burden toward higher earners and reducing inflation and unemployment impacts.
The Nations Declared Dependence on Divine Providence
Paul Harvey laments loss of self discipline and moral guidance in America. He argues capitalism without God fails, warns of tyranny from unrestrained behavior, and credits divine providence as essential to the republic's survival.
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America
Hollywood oddities and Gary Owens on the tube
Los Angeles interview with Gary Owens, a Mitchell South Dakota native and longtime KMPC radio host, reflecting on Hollywood’s stay as a stable town beneath the tinsel. He notes The Gong Show will debut on TV in September with a tire-clad act and a celebrity panel, while stars still gather at the Brown Derby and Polo Lounge to seek work.
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Gary Owens
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S.dio
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Brown Derby
Polo Lounge
Bald End of a Nation The Eagle and the Threatened Nest
An editorial fragment discusses the eagle, its status under national and state protections, and the Interior Department's role in safeguarding wildlife. It notes endangered or threatened classifications, nesting sites, and cross-border considerations impacting conservation policy. The piece references federal action and tensions around protecting the symbol and its habitat.
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