Geography illiteracy harms American education and futures
A reflective critique argues that many Americans cannot locate Iraq or other world regions, highlighting gaps in geography literacy, reading and writing skills, and global engagement. It asserts that strong literacy matters more than rote trivia, with emphasis on improving education to produce multilingual, literate citizens capable of researching and understanding world affairs.
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Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs Opens 11th Convention
Lawrence Daily World reports the Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs opens its 11th annual convention amid lodging shortages for about 1,000 attendees from a recent Sunday School gathering. The high school senior play boasted five painted sets. Wolfson's pawn shop was robbed again. $1,500 to $2,000 in watches checks and cash taken. safe blown open, officials say by professional criminals.
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Lawrence Daily World
Kansas Federation of Women's Clubs
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No relief for House Republicans amid Iraq debate
Washington columnist David Broder notes Boehner faces a hostile week as Republicans refl and struggles over tax cuts, budgets, port security, and Iraq policy. The party braces for a full House debate on Iraq led by Henry Hyde while facing a tightening electoral calendar and internal splits.
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Chicago
Tammy Duckworth
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United 93 honors heroism and civic duty in 9/11 film
George Will reviews United 93, praising its restrained, accurate portrayal of the passengers and crew and its civic message that every citizen may be a potential responder. The piece notes the film’s minimalism, lack of explicit profiling, and the hinge moment when a passenger declares they must act, underscoring themes of heroism and national resilience.
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Oliver Stone
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National Review
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Antietam
Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr
Pennsylvania
George Will
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