Blue Jays edge Phillies in ninth to win 1985 World Series
The Blue Jays repeat Joe Carter's dramatic three run homer in the bottom of the ninth giving Toronto an 8-6 victory over Philadelphia and a second straight World Championship. Hundreds of Ku Klux Klan members rally at the Ohio Statehouse as police estimate 800 to 1,500 attendees. A Washington researcher reportedly clones human embryos, prompting ethical questions. U.N. spokesman Schrager comments on Haiti crisis.
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New Haitian talks offer potential return for Aristide
UN envoy Dante Caputo said a new proposal aims to restore democracy in Haiti and ease sanctions after a Cabinet and army meeting showed Lt Gen Raoul Cedras intends to resign. The plan hinges on Aristide's return within a week, while anti Aristide MPs call for amnesty and cabinet inclusion. Sanctions would stay until Aristide returns.
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AARP Questions Clinton Health Plan Over Elderly Benefits
The AARP expressed concern that Clinton's plan could two tier elderly care, allowing states to offer less generous benefits to those 65 and older than to younger residents. The group pressed for stronger guarantees and questioned Medicare integration details while noting the plan would let seniors stay in Medicare initially. John Rother stated the standard cited is not sufficient to protect older and disabled beneficiaries.
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KU prof backs curbs on TV violence
Kansas University researcher John Wright argues that extensive studies show television violence influences child behavior and increases aggression. Wright, co-director of CRITC, addresses federal regulation debates as Congress contemplates TV violence control and the balance with free expression.
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District Pursues Long Road to Goals 2000 Alignment
Lawrence district backs Goals 2000 through Quality Performance Accreditation. Board President John Tacha says the ambitious targets require years, not just two, to show progress toward national education aims set by America 2000 and now Goals 2000. Superintendent Al Azinger adds patience as the district tracks the plan.
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Goals 2000 National Education Aims Summary
The six national education goals aim to boost readiness at school entry, raise high school graduation to 90 percent, ensure proficiency in core subjects by grades four eight and 12, make U.S. students leaders in science and math, improve adult literacy, and create drug free disciplined schools.
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