Nation's Report Card lauds basics but criticizes use of skills
The Nation's Report Card shows U.S. students mastering basic reading writing math and science yet failing to apply knowledge to real tasks. It notes improvements since 1971 across ages 9 13 and 17 but warns many lack college readiness career mobility and citizenship preparation.
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Washington
UPI
National Assessment of Educational Progress
Archie Lapointe
Gregory Anrig
The
Educational Testing Service of
Princeton, N.J
Hearing on secrets underway in Iran Contra case
The judge in the Oliver North trial summoned government and defense lawyers to discuss handling state secrets amid defense claims Reagan and top officials aided the Nicaraguan Contra effort. North’s lawyers allege secrecy by the Reagan administration and name McFarlane Shultz Weinberger Vesey and Casey among those deeply involved. The court weighed Walsh Thornburgh proposals to shield secrets, while jurors were sent home.
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Ronald Reagan
North
Reagan
White House
Robert McFarlane
George Shultz
Caspar Weinberger
Defense
Army
John Vesey
Joint Chiefs of Staff
William Casey
Open house at new Lee County Health Department office
The public is invited to an open house at the Lee County Health Department office at 1315 Franklin Grove Road from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Administrator Rick Innis says staff will tour the building and explain programs while showcasing new examining rooms and increased privacy. The facility, opened last fall, offers more space and easier access via II Route 38, boosting visibility and service quality.
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Lee County Health Department
Franklin Grove Road
Rick Innis
LCHD
Innis
Valentine Day Brings Cupid to Court and Post Office
Philadelphia judge Bernard Goodheart marries couples in City Hall on Valentine’s Day, a 13 year-old tradition born from a homicide trial. Loveland Colorado’s post office handles a flood of Valentine mail, stamping more than 220000 cards with Cupid marks. A separate study notes wives rank Valentine’s Day second to Christmas for importance, underscoring holiday neglect stress. Card and candy sales push toward nearly 1.6 billion dollars, with roses priced up to 72 dollars a dozen and even a rare 41800 dollar heart shaped ring offered by Tiffany.
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Goodheart
Colorado
Loveland
Common Pleas
Bernard Goodheart
City Hall
Colo
John Elroy
St. Louis
Elroy
Greeting Card Association
Chocolate Manufacturers Association
FTD
Society of American Florists
Tiffany
New York City
Dixon Rural Fire Board seeks 50000 tax advance
The Dixon Rural Fire Board, facing ongoing financial difficulties, plans to request a $50,000 tax advance from the Lee County Treasurer's Office to cover expenses before July. Treasurer Sharon A. Thompson awaits final state valuation figures to determine entitlement, with June expected tax collection. If unavailable, the board can borrow from Dixon National Bank.
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Dixon Rural Fire Board
Lee County
Sharon A. Thompson
Thompson
Dixon National Bank
The Last Goodbye From Kabul Soviet Soldier Waves Farewell
The last Soviet soldier in Afghanistan bids farewell as a Kabul contingent member waves from a Soviet transport plane before departure. The scene marks a final exit from Kabul as Soviet forces wrap up operations, with page 2 providing full coverage.
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Kabul
Afghanistan
Leaders talk on budget
Washington officials report a second day of budget talks between the Bush administration and Democratic congressional leaders focused on overall spending cuts. White House staff described talks as a fluid early stage with no firm negotiating items yet, while participants said discussions centered on process and potential paths to meet a $100 billion deficit reduction target.
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UPI
White House
John Sununu
Richard Darman
Capitol Hill
Marlin Fitzwater
Fitzwater
Darman
Senate Budget Committee
Jim Sasser
D-Tenn
House Budget Committee
Leon Panetta
D-Calif
House
Thomas Foley
Sasser
Panetta
Bush
Rochelle Flood Plain Study Under Way
IDOT has placed Rochelle first in flood plain study projects. A strategic planning study is under way to update hydrologic, hydraulic and structural damages on computer models. The goal is to find methods to reduce flooding and compute costs, with completion slated for Oct. 1. If feasible and justified, a plan will be presented to the city council for approval and construction will follow.
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Illinois Department of Transportation
IDOT
Gail Loefgren
Arlan R. Juhl
Idot Engineering Studies
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