We must stop holding back our children's math skills
The piece mocks parental attitudes toward education and math, condemns lax standards, and urges a shift of responsibility to the younger generation. It satirically cites tests, teachers, and a Texan letter writer, highlighting a critique of American schooling and the need for practical math knowledge.
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Benjamin Franklin
Sweden
Hawaii
Dick Cheney
Robin Walden
Kilgore
Texas
The
Miami Herald
Tribune Media Services Inc
Flagship Niagara back on course sailing Erie shores
The U S Brig Niagara resumes sailing after Pennsylvania cut its budget, raising funds through public support and sign sales. The ship toured the eastern Great Lakes this summer earning over 82000 with 30000 from Port Colborne Canal Days, while Erie plans long term financing and visitor strategy.
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U.S
Erie
Niagara
Pennsylvania
Pat Buszek
Erie Maritime Museum
Ed Rendell
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Niagara League
Erie County
Pathfinder Bank
Brian Scott
Erie Times-News
Ted Kennedy a Life of Service Beyond Presidential Hopes
Washington reflects on Ted Kennedy as a pivotal figure in the Kennedy political lineage. The piece notes his long Senate tenure from 1962 to 2009, the Chappaquiddick episode, and his role shaping liberal reform while acknowledging the era’s shifting tides and the emblematic contrast with siblings John and Robert Kennedy. It honors Eunice Kennedy’s influence and places the family within a broader American political tradition.
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Washington
Los Angeles
John Kennedy
Ted
Wyoming
John
Robert
Senate
Ted Kennedy
Winston Churchill
Franklin Roosevelt
Ronald Reagan
Kennedy
Robert Bork
Chappaquiddick
South Carolina
Strom Thurmond
West Virginia
Robert Byrd
Eunice
Rosemary
Massachusetts
Adamses
John Quincy
Charles Francis
Britain
Henry
George Will
Georgewill
Washpost
Washington Post Writers Group
The Prayer Upper Roome Prayer Thoughts
A short devotional note titled The Prayer Upper Roome offers a reflection on Romans 3 20 26 and Ecclesiastes 7 20, urging humility before God while acknowledging sin. It includes a brief prayer thanking God for forgiveness and a thought encouraging seekers for perfection without obsession.
Address for postal changes at The Progress
The Progress publishes daily except Sundays and certain holidays from 206 E Locust St Clearfield PA. Postmaster address for changes is P O Box 291 Clearfield PA 16830-0291.
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USPS
Jill Golden
The
Progressive Publishing Co
E. Locust St
Clearfield
Progress
P.O. Box
Reader letter defends Rita Knepp over Goss critique
A local correspondent defends Rita Knepp against a published critical letter. They recount Knepp’s long taxpayer history, work at Black Moshannon State Park, and struggles with multiple sclerosis and a veteran husband’s brain injury. The writer urges trail access accommodation and notes Knepp’s and others’ use of a horse and buggy near Cold Stream Dam.
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Sharon Goss
Rita Knepp
Progress
Rita
Ms. Goss
Black Moshannon State Park
Cold Stream Dam
Cold Stream Park
Couple to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary in Clearfield
Mr and Mrs John A Natoli of Clearfield will host an open house at the Knights of Columbus building to mark their 50th wedding anniversary. They wed Sept 17 1949 at St Francis Catholic Church in Clearfield with Rev Martin N Glynn officiating. He is retired from Harbison Walker Refractories and she from Penn Traffic Co. They have five children and five grandchildren.
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Clearfield
Knights of Columbus
St. Francis Catholic Church
Martin N. Glynn
Natoli
Harbison-Walker
Joanne Carns
Coalport
Penn Traffic Co
Chilner
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