Education or training: a critique of modern schooling
An editorial argues that schools are shifting from broad learning to practical training driven by markets and technology. It warns of weakened knowledge in history, language, and civics, risking individual and societal harm, and urges education focused on living, not just earning.
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Charles Warren
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Jefferson
Vietnam
unclear OCR snippet on senator names and address
Fragmentary OCR text references U S senators and a Washington address with a 20515 ZIP code but contains many garbled tokens and missing context making it impossible to determine a full event or named entities. No coherent reportable fact emerges from the readable portion.
The 1996 Old Farmer's Almanac preview insights
The Saturday notebook reviews the 1996 Old Farmer's Almanac noting its long tradition and practical forecasts. It highlights trends like gourmet coffee backlash, a shift to diner-style coffee, olive oil breast cancer studies, and the value of writing for well-being, plus a local veteran's VA hearing aid struggles.
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Central Great Plains
Robert B. Thomas
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Franklin County
Mickey
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Faulkner and Citadel reflect flawed feminism debate
A readers decries feminism as ideological, arguing gender differences stem from biology. Shannon Faulkner's Citadel episode is framed as proof that nature overrides social theory, urging acceptance of inherent traits and criticizing feminist advocacy and public reaction. The piece claims critics miscast individuals and urges realism over social determinism.
Longevity Behind the Bar Ends With Bar Craze Change
Max kept a daily bar shift for over a decade from a Chicago flat above the shop, aided by retirees and a heredity of stubborn dedication. The record ended when the sports bar boom pushed for more TV sets, prompting his sale and retirement. Cal Ripken’s streak is noted but not directly comparable.
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Dr. Schollard
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Chicago
America
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