Tower Of Babel Why Johnnys parents climb the wall
An Atlanta Constitution opinion argues that widespread illiteracy and inconsistent standards, including Los Angeles Board of Education rules and teachers' language debates, threaten common English and public understanding. It cites a 23 million functionally illiterate estimate, urges standard English, and warns against linguistic fragmentation.
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L.A
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Newsweek
Johnny
Helms Hesitant On Patronage Jobs Says He Won't Reward Support
In Washington reports Senator Jesse Helms shows little interest in placing political friends in federal posts. He told Raleigh News and Observer that “There are more important things” and he isn’t eager to use patronage as payback.</analysis>
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Jesse Helms
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Muzzling The Press in Supreme Court Spotlight
The Norfolk Ledger Star argues that court gag orders threaten First Amendment freedoms by restricting publication in high profile trials. It warns against judges asserting broad censorship power and notes concern over post publication penalties, urging total public access to court proceedings.
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North Carolina Zoo hopes for 200 development with donor boost
More than 600000 visitors last year at the North Carolina Zoo near Asheboro underscore its potential as a travel draw and spur the 200 project. The Z Smith Reynolds Foundation freed a $1 million grant to the North Carolina Zoological Society to accelerate fundraising and begin the African Belt phase and spring construction, as Dr. Dale Gramley notes. The gift removes conditions and aims to inspire further donations from corporations and individuals to move ahead with the 200 project.
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Fountainhead Of Greatness: Midway Church Legacy Highlighted
A long past Liberty County Georgia lineages are celebrated for the Midway Community Church and its notable descendants. The article cites Revolutionary War figures, governors, scientists, and educators linked to Cleveland and Liberty counties, including Col. Frederick Hambright and the Dixon family, with ties to Thomas Dixon and Amzi Clarence Dix, noting contributions in education, religion, and public life.
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Kings Mountain
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Boston
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Muent
Amzi Clarence Dixon
Moody’s Tabernacle
Chicago
Spurgeon
Tabernacle
London
Addie Dixon
Thacker
Delia Dixon Carroll
North Carolina
NASA fishing scandal warns of wasteful Boeing contract
Confidential NASA memos detail a costly $200,000 contract sought by Jack A. Jones after a fishing trip with Boeing executives at Seattle. James Maxwell, who flagged the purchase as wasteful, died of a heart attack after filing the NASA probe. Levine and Jones faced mild reprimands. Maxwell’s name controversy sparked the inquiry. Separate LEAA subsidies reveal irregular electronic surveillance spending nationwide. Political odds by Jimmy the Greek place Ford and Humphrey as leading nominees with wide spreads.
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Houston
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James Maxwell
Maxwell
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Letter on dogs and policy to a presidential candidate
A reader thanks supporters in High Point and offers two suggestions. First, favor a White House German Shepherd with sound temperament to uphold the breed’s reputation and avoid stray traits. Second, urge the U.S. to reassert moral leadership through liberty and open society, stressing individual rights and nonmilitary strength as national ideals.
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