Merit selection for judges gains ground despite political pull
The article argues for merit based judicial selection over statewide elections. It notes party and professional resistance to a commission system, references open hearings and post year appointment reviews as safeguards, and contends merit selection better serves voters by reducing politics and improving accountability.
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Assembly
General Assembly
17 year olds lag in applying knowledge says national survey
The National Assessment of Educational Progress reports third graders show reading and writing gains while seventeen year olds master facts but struggle to apply them to daily tasks. The findings stress minimum competency and the need to link basics to real world use and active learning.
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National Assessment of Educational Progress
Educational Commission of the States
Drought Grim in Northwest Rivers and Power Supply
The Columbia River basin faces its worst drought on record with rainfall and runoff at decades low. Officials warn of water shortages in at least 50 Oregon communities and potential 1.5 billion economic impact. Western governors urge regional energy cuts. Oregon expands emergency powers for conservation.
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Portland
Ore
Columbia River
Yakima
Snake
Deschutes
Willamette
Columbia
Pacific Ocean
Columbia Basin
Pacific Northwest
Vail Schermerhorn
National Weather Service
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Schermerhorn
James Sexson
Sexson
Don Hodel
Bonneville Power Administration
Northwest
Hodel
Robert W. Straub
Dixy Lee Ray
John V. Evans
Northwest Power Pool
Straub
Fragile Petals List To Welcome Sun in Rapahannock
In Rap pahannock County spring returns after a harsh winter with peepers announcing April, willow trees green up, crocuses and hepatica bloom, bluebirds nest, groundhogs jog, and a fox sparrow visits. The piece notes nature’s resilience and a hopeful, welcoming tone.
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Woodville
Rock Garden
St. Patrick's Day
Rudasil’s Mill
Hughes Role in Watergate Remains Elusive and Intriguing
A Washington report probes Howard Hughes involvement in Watergate. It notes Hughes evaded prosecutors, funded Nixon’s campaign via cash transfers, and influenced figures like Bob Bennett and Chester Davis. Memo dialogue shows Hughes wary of publicity and hints at hidden ties to the break-in plot.
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Washington
Howard Hughes
Robert Bennett
White House
John Dean
Bennett
Hughes
Chester Davis
Fred Buzhardt
Senate Watergate Committee
Davis
Buzhardt
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Chester
Nevada
Richard Danner
Key Biscayne
Fla
San Clemente
Calif
Rebozo
Bob Bennett
Larry O'Brien
Las Vegas
Hank Greenspun
I Am a TV Camera at the Center of Terror
A TV camera narrates its role during terror incidents as reporters and police clash with crowds. It explains how live color broadcasts amplify fear, influence audiences, and turn scenes of crisis into theater for home viewers. The narrator remains detached, claiming no moral judgments while craving the next action.
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Liddy
O'Brien
Greenspun
Jack Anderson
Les Whitten
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