Fate of America in History Test Sparks Debate
The Omaha World-Herald notes a federal test of 22 000 students across three grades shows six in ten high school seniors lack basic U S history knowledge. Only New York among the original colonies, 68 percent misnamed it. Authors blame varied teaching approaches and curricular focus on research over facts.
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Susan B. Anthony
Geronino
Flyria holiday display praised by residents
A visitor praise for the Flyria holiday display highlights the Elyria Parks and Recreation Dept for a well done display at Finwood Estates on North Abbe Road. The reviewer commends the hard work, enjoying the display from their car and expressing community pride.
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Elyria Parks and Recreation Dept
Elyria
Postman complains over mail delivery cited as county residence issue
A letter writer criticized mail delivery delays, but the response notes the complainant did not live in the county and implies he did not attempt to navigate the local routes. The exchange highlights postal coverage concerns and residency matters impacting service.
Letters to the Editor on postal truck snow access
A letter owner recalls five harsh winters delivering mail in a featherweight aluminum rear wheel drive postal truck. He notes frequent box blockages and risk from scratching the vehicle, and criticizes neighbors who fail to clear sidewalks and snow around mailboxes. The writer retires last December but memories linger.
Brown’s vote on budget praised by letter writer
A reader objects to a Dec 22 letter by C D Windmiller criticizing Congressman Sherrod Brown for opposing the proposed Republican balanced budget. The writer argues Brown's vote no was the correct course and defends the decision from the viewpoint of fiscal policy.
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Republicans and Democrats clash over budget priorities
The text argues Democrats favor a balanced budget and oppose a Republican plan seen as an attack on the middle class and working poor. It highlights education cuts and tax cuts for the rich, praising Democrats and Congressman Brown for prioritizing people over profits.
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Congressman Brown
Correction on Julie Schmauch spelling in union letter
A letter to the editor mispelled Julie Schmauch’s name when referencing the Christmas party for Local 1820 children. The writer notes the error and clarifies the proper spelling of the name.
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Julie Schmauch
Republicans defy Washington rhythm in budget clash
Charles Krauthammer argues Republicans fresh from Congress face a harsh political backlash for pushing entitlement cuts and a balanced budget. He contrasts today’s stance with decades of compromise driven by deficit growth, praising GOP bravery while criticizing Clinton and media framing.
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Waiting to Exhale breathes new life into Hollywood
Clarence Page reviews Waiting to Exhale, noting its blockbuster debut at $14 million and its focus on four modern black women in the 80s and 60s. The piece highlights positive portrayals, themes of self-respect, friendship, and evolving relationships, and comments on its cultural impact and cross-racial appeal.
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Forest Whitaker
Terry McMillan
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Whitney Houston
Phoenix
Denver
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Angela Bassett
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Ela Rochon
Gloria
Loretta Devine
McMillan
Amy Tan
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