Seat belt laws urged as lifesaver after Supreme Court ruling
A National Safety Council report during Memorial Day weekend reinforces that wearing seat belts saves lives. States with primary enforcement exhibit higher compliance and lower fatalities, with California leading at 89 percent belt use and New York just over 80 percent. The piece notes stronger enforcement reduces deaths and injuries, citing Irv Slosberg and ongoing patrols nationwide advocating belt use.
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Errors Hurt Students Fixing Standardized Tests
School boards and college admissions officials must pressure testing companies to ensure accuracy. An examination and interviews reveal scoring errors affecting millions of students in at least 20 states. NCS Pearson Harcourt CTB/McGraw-Hill and Riverside Publishing faced flawed keys missed deadlines and rescoring.
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Era of lowered expectations in American culture
The piece argues Americans have entered a period of mediocrity driven by politics and media. It criticizes the 2000 election debates, Supreme Court rulings, and stock market trends as signs of decline, and mocks New York license plate redesigns and symbolic imagery.
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Liverpool Survey on Loss of Loved Ones Invitation
A Syracuse University study by the Center for Health and Behavior seeks input from bereaved individuals to guide support program development. Call BY7-B13-0346 for details and a prepaid residential survey packet. Participants report feeling understood after joining the study.
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Opposition to DeWitt tax hike on Hancock Airport
Central New York Air Service Work Group objects to DeWitt's plan to raise Hancock International Airport property tax from 34 million to 204 million. They warn of higher airline fees, higher ticket prices, and negative regional economic impact, citing legal and budget constraints and urging action to protect Hancock as an economic asset. The letter is signed by James T. Walsh and other regional leaders plus business and civic representatives.
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Readers invited to submit letters for publication
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