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Newspaper
Sun Journal
Location
New Bern, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1994
Page
9
Joan Beck argues that extending schooling beyond the 180 day year could boost American achievement and competitiveness. She notes 1.4 million students are already in year round programs, calls for 240 school days, and outlines benefits and costs. Risks include higher costs, contracts, climate needs, and scheduling challenges.
The report cites American Humane Association figures from 1992 estimating 2,936,000 children reported to public social services for abuse or neglect, with about half cases involving neglect. It links violence, poverty, and inadequate care to rising reports, notes pervasive neglect and emotional abuse, and discusses perpetrator profiles, age distribution, and shifting definitions extending beyond families.
A long criticizes Craven County for seeking a permit to discharge partially treated sewage into the Trent River. He cites nitrogen pollution, risk to health and wildlife, impact on tourism and real estate, higher maintenance costs for boaters, and urges a fully treated sewage plant to protect water quality and regional appeal.
A Craven County resident urges commissioners to abandon short term fixes and fund a new wastewater plant to handle Township 7 growth. The letter calls for forward planning beyond five years, proposals for spray irrigation with Croatan land, and partnerships with Weyerhaeuser to support community and environmental goals.
Residents of Township 7 press County Manager Harold Blizzard as DEM remains silent on New Bern's sewage expansion. Critics cite documented fish kills and water quality violations while DEM allegedly supports spray system improvements for existing customers, not the 400 new connections blocked by a moratorium. Commissioner Roger Bell says the Ramada expansion is needed, claiming all options are exhausted.
DEM finally addresses Neuse River issues after NRF notes long gap between two permit actions. New Bern received a 700000 gallon per day increase in 1991 with phosphorus limits, while Township 7 was denied after 1992 submissions. NRF cites class B versus class C water discharges and urges stronger river protection.
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Walter Williams urges school reform arguing U S education relies on money while producing poor results. He cites international rankings low test scores and costly remedial programs, criticizes education majors and calls for school choice and renewed support for dedicated teachers and principals. He references Dr. Thomas Sowell and Harvard critiques to underline entrenched mediocrity in education.
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