Berlin Blunders by Kennedy Spotlighted in 1961 gambit
George Will argues in Frederick Kempe's Berlin 1961 that Kennedy's early missteps in 1961 worsened Cold War risk. He highlights the Bay of Pigs, Vienna meeting with Khrushchev, and Kennedy's stance on West Berlin before the wall. The critique links Kennedy's misjudgments to Khrushchev's Cuba gamble and long Berlin crisis.
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Historical Highlights and People on August 15
August 15 marks the 227th day of 2011 with notable events and figures. It notes the Sistine Chapel opening in 1483, Panama Canal opening in 1914, India and Pakistan independence in 1947, Libya's 2003 admission of Lockerbie bombing responsibility, and Kashmir conflicts continuing. It also lists Napoleon Bonaparte, Sir Walter Scott, Ethel Barrymore, Julia Child, and Debra Messing among today’s figures, plus the Panama Canal labor figure of 56 307. A quote about the sublime and ridiculous appears, and the moon phase is referenced.
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Ohio’s improved outlook amid U.S. credit downgrade
Ohio treasurer Josh Mandel touts a balanced budget as S&P upgrades Ohio from negative to stable while downgrading the federal rating and Fitch boosts Ohio. He cites STAR Ohio liquidity, avoiding risky banks, cutting expenses, and no tax increases to protect taxpayers and local governments.
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The Curse of Cursive Writing in Modern Schools
Dayton Daily News columnist laments the decline of handwriting in Ohio schools as districts may drop cursive from curricula. He notes keyboard use rising, cites educator debates, and suggests future lessons will focus on digital tasks rather than penmanship. He reflects on the cultural value of cursive and the shift to keyboards.
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