Rand study finds education reforms improving results
The Rand Corp study reviews school reforms nationwide and finds that smaller classes early intervention for preschoolers and intensified support for disadvantaged students yield positive outcomes. It notes reforms cost money and that teacher pay or advanced degrees do not strongly correlate with gains, emphasizing real investment and classroom practice.
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An assault on trees by environmental radicals near Rhinelander
Environmental terrorists from the North American Earth Liberation Front claimed responsibility for destroying 500 research trees at a Rhinelander Wisconsin forestry lab. Scientists say the work used traditional breeding, not bio engineering, and the act set back years of research on disease resistant poplars and other species.
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Camp David talks hit snag over areas of agreement
White House spokesman Joe Lockhart spoke before the collapse of peace talks at Camp David on the U S hosted discussions between Palestinians and Israelis. He said there was emphasis on finding areas of agreement despite unresolved core issues.
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France lawsuits target Yahoo Nazi memorabilia sales
Ugal El Harrar, president of the Union of Jewish Students, alongside another group, filed suits in France to block Yahoo Inc from selling Nazi memorabilia online, arguing the company must decide whether to promote Nazism.
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Florida suit moves to federal court over record tobacco verdict
Stanley Rosenblatt, attorney for Florida smokers, says the tobacco industry shifts its case and its record breaking 145 billion dollar verdict to federal court as lawmakers scrutinize tactics.
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Don’t Embrace Sick Culture and Choose Alternatives
A King Features Syndicate column argues against modern mass media culture, urging readers to reject television and much of the press. It promotes practical, nourishing activities like gardening, woodcarving, carpentry, sewing, camping, music, language study, and community involvement as superior choices.
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King Features Syndicate
Jerusalem standoff shadows Oslo peace deal prospects
The Camp David talks exposed a stubborn battle over Jerusalem as Barak and Arafat drew red lines. Palestinians demanded full sovereignty over East Jerusalem while Israel held toward shared control and the Old City remains nonnegotiable. Erekat urged calm but warned of potential violence if talks fail.
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Rocky Mountain News
Feasibility study urged for new high school site in New Castle
As North Hill residents urge, Mayor Fulkerson backs a school feasibility study to consider Lawrence County Area Vocational Technical School as a non landlocked alternative to replacing the existing high school. Preservation of the historic district and returning removed houses to private ownership are noted goals.
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Community letters to the editor offer viewpoints
The News invites letters up to 350 words from readers with name address and phone for verification. Letters may be edited for length and clarity. mailing address is Letters to the Editor New Castle News Box 60 New Castle PA 16103.
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