Editorial: Scottsdale Schools Must Improve Now
The Scottsdale School District, once among the state’s top three, now faces sharp declines in English and mathematics among students from first to seventh grade. Despite claims of above average national test scores, the editorial urges action by the school board, administrators, parents, and teachers to address weak core subjects and prevent dropouts and underachievement.
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Ruffian Epitaph Reflects on a Racing Legend
A tribute to Ruffian the horse recalls her ten perfect starts and greater potential while noting her fatal injury after surgery. Author Cleveland Amory argues racing ages horses too young and laments the sport's harshness and heartbreak.
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Cleveland Amory
Acupuncture views and mixed notes from Father Lee
Father Lee of Fu Jen University warns acupuncture is not a cure for all ills while recounting a personal life save tale. The piece covers quacks, training in China, and various health claims plus a digression on travel writing and a correction in Editor & Publisher.
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Fu-Jen University
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Vitus Chang
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Gannett Newspapers
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Wallace seen as VP nominee or spoiler in 1976 race
Two Democratic governors privately suggest George Wallace may be forced onto the ticket as vice president as his influence at the national governors conference signals a serious bid. Wallace could win a large delegate share with minimal appearances, pressuring the convention toward a Wallace vice presidential slot or a potent third-party split.
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
New Orleans
Wallace
George Wallace
Alabama
Fairmont
Democratic Party
New Hampshire
Boston
Teddy Roosevelt
CIA Training Grounds Parody Skewers Cold War Espionage
In a spoof featuring President Ford and a fictional recruit Albert Galosh, a dour CIA trainer Homer Pettibone mocks the agency’s secrecy and bungling. The skit riffs on bugging newsmen and outrageous missions with tongue in cheek dialogue.
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Ford
CIA
Homer T. Pettibone
Albert Galosh
Culpepper
Virginia
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