False: Quiz shows raised the bar of public knowledge
Bob Greene reflects on a Biography profile of Vanna White and contrasts current pop culture with 1950s quiz shows. He recalls difficult questions from The $64,000 Question and notes how America once required deep knowledge, whereas today contestants rely on aids and lifelines.
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California must resist PG and safeguard its waters
An editorial argues California should block PG&Es proposed paper transfer of its vast hydro system. It warns deregulation could maximize profits at downstream water and environmental costs, urging a state hold or delay to study public interests, retrofit dams, cut environmental damage, and finance watershed restoration.
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Questioning methods in helping Russia engagement dilemma
An editorial argues that Western influence on Russia tests credibility when reforms are partial. It notes Yeltsin era corruption, IMF funding pressures, NY money laundering probes, and Duma opposition while urging continued engagement as essential despite flaws.
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This Day in History and Births Aug 30 1999
On this date notable events include the Second Battle of Manassas ending in 1862 and US Marines entering Tokyo Bay in 1945. A White House Kremlin hotline began in 1963. Birth anniversaries span Nuay Long to Robert Parish. Ty Cobb MLB debut noted for 1905. Quote by Paul Bourget on literature.
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