Saturday Notebook sketches a nation of quirks and mail
A mixed Washington DC report covers a government cheese program with irregularities cited as 30 percent misdirected aid and up to 210 million pounds misplaced. It notes teachers favor merit pay, Ottawa puzzles, Russian talking elephant rumors, and rising political mail as Congress warns of 840 million pieces per year.
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Hyvans
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Sweat and heat stress in athletic conditioning notes
Article discusses sweat as cooling, dehydration risk, and fluid replacement for athletes in hot weather. It cites losses up to a quart per hour, advises plain water and modest salt intake, and suggests prehydration and post-exercise weighing to gauge fluid replacement. It covers interval training, conditioning for football camps, and cautions about heat adaptation timelines and safety in extended workouts.
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Dr. Donets
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Ottawa Herald USPS Subscription Rates Snapshot
Preview of Ottawa Herald pricing includes daily except Sundays and holidays. Editor Robert B. Wellingtor lists self-mailing and carrier options with monthly rates around $5.55 and yearly around $36.95, plus outside-area figures and tax notes.
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Cedar
Ottawa
Kansas
Robert B. Wellingtor
Views On Education Compared To What
U S D 290 Superintendent R Nelson argues that critics cherry pick past conditions while praising progress. He notes higher graduation requirements, broader inclusion of handicapped and ESL students, and stronger state commitments, urging fairness and continued funding for quality education.
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Sean
U.S.C
Nuclear fears echo from children to presidents in speech debate
AP Special Correspondent recaps Amy Carter and Samantha Smith letters about nuclear weapons. Reagan cites schoolchild fears while Andropov replies to Samantha about peace and space. The piece contrasts child voices with political leaders and fears of a nuclear holocaust.
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Walter R. Mears
Washington
Jimmy Carter
Amy
Ronald Reagan
Carter
United States
Samantha Smith
Manchester
Maine
Yuri V. Andropov
Amy Carter
Reagan
Andropov
Samantha
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