Debate on multicultural literature replacing classics
Albert Shanker questions replacing A Tale of Two Cities and other classics with multicultural titles. He warns reverse stereotyping may distort white Americans and inflame tensions, citing Sandra Stotsky on depicting minorities as perpetual victims and whites as oppressors, risking greater hatred and conflict.
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Albert Shanker
American Federation of Teachers
Shanker
Sandra Stotsky
Harvard Graduate School of Education
May 4 1994 highlights and history notes
This weekday recap marks May 4 1994 as the 124th day of the year with 241 remaining. Notable events include Kent State shootings in 1970 and Minuit’s Manhattan landing in 1626, plus milestones in Rhode Island independence 1776 and Haymarket riot 1886. thoughts by Lao-tzu end the item.
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Ohio National Guardsmen
Kent State University
Peter Minuit
Manhattan Island
Rhode Island
England
Pastor speaks at First Assembly of God in Barrow Alaska
The Rev Darrell Redfearn pastor of Barrow Alaska Assembly of God was guest speaker at the First Assembly of God. He discussed denominational progress in Alaska and Barrow expansion needs and also serves as president of Christ's Ambassadors youth group. Redfearn is originally from New Mexico and has been in Alaska five years.
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Darrell Redfearn
Barrow
Ala
Assembly of God
Redfearn
Alaska
Christ’s Ambassadors
New Mexico
Chaves County
Ralph Fresquez
Eastern New Mexico University
Roswell
Fresquez
Rumaldo Fresquez
Accessibility under scrutiny in New Mexico governorship
Lt. Gov. Casey Luna uses a half page ad in Round the Roundhouse to argue Gov. Bruce King is inaccessible and unresponsive. He cites state government problems needing answers and urges readers to ask King directly if he will talk, noting reporters face limited access between rare press conferences.
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Bruce King
Casey Luna
King
the Roundhouse
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Luna
Bruce
Capitol
Garvey Carruthers
Carruthers
Capitol News
John McKean
McKean
Governor King Faces Scrutiny Over Press Access
The piece weighs how Governor King travels with a guarded staff that filters contacts and whether this limits access to reporters on deadlines. It traces a four year strategy including a consultant and altered media presence, noting past secretary Ernie Watson and the shift to King’s daughter Alice’s voice in ads, yet arguing King remains strong through personal voter contact.
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McKean
Ernie Watson
Watson
Bruce
Clinton backs engine sale to China sparks export rights clash
Clinton administration faces a clash between human rights aims and export growth as Garrett, a Phoenix engine maker, seeks to sell advanced turbofan engines to China. Officials worry the sale could upgrade China's Silkworm missiles, despite prior approvals and complex classified history dating from 1986 to 1992.
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Clinton
China
Garrett
People's Republic of China
Allied Signal
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Syria
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United States
U.S
Defense Intelligence Agency
Ahis
Welfare reform bets split GOP from Clinton in 1990s
White House aides labor over welfare overhaul as conservative Republicans push hard line to shrink the underclass. Clinton loses consensus as GOP bills seek work requirements, two year limits, and even childbearing restrictions for young mothers. Proposals would shift welfare costs to states with 50 percent caseload to work by 1996 and cap spending, while debated measures target illegitimate births and orphanage or foster care options.
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White House
America
GOP
Clinton
Oval Office
Jim Talent
Missouri
Lauch Faircloth
North Carolina
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