Universities promote fraud through publish or perish
The piece argues that widespread fakery in American scholarly work may inflate faculty promotions and grant funding. It highlights how editors favor striking yet dubious results and cites Professor William Walster's proposal for preapproved publication of all results to curb misconduct, ending that surprise drives news and tenure pressures persist.
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New York Times
William Walster
University of Wisconsin
Walster
Uncle Sam
Foundations
Do Junior Highs Really Help American Education
An editorial from the Billings Gazette questions the value of junior high schools, arguing the concept often fails and that merely building another junior high won’t fix broader educational flaws. The writer advocates reevaluating American education rather than expanding junior high capacity.
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Billings
Mont
Gazette
the Gazette
The First Hundred Days: Fear and Resolve in Carter Era
A critical view of President Carter after his first hundred days notes his disciplined, technocratic approach and bold aims. It praises his drive to cut energy waste and pursue peace, while highlighting political friction with Byrd and O'Neill, FBI vetting for appointees, and cautious optimism about his impact on Washington.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
America
Jimmy Carter
Lois Wall Street
Soviet Union
Kremlin
Robert Byrd
Thomas P. O'Neill
FBI
Oval Office
George Washi
United States
Carter
Washington
Congress
State Department
Young
Africa
Sen
Senate
White House
Byrd
House
Page of Dialogue on Gay Rights and Society
Reader letter disputes J Beckett’s stance on gays and cites myths about homosexuality. The writer argues gays contribute to society, refutes recruitment claims, notes studies and figures, and describes personal acceptance while calling out Anita Bryant. The author signs as unable to identify due to lack of legal protection against discrimination.
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J. Beckett
Mr. Beckett
Murtagh
Anita Bryant
Hice
Pay raise hypocrisy cited in Elyria Chronicle article
The Elyria Chronicle Telegram reports Rep. Don Pease denounces pay raise cuts as hypocritical while a 13th District challenger accuses him of inconsistency. The writer details public remarks April 16 and a recall petition threat, noting 15,000 signatories and a push toward 50,000.
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Elyria Chronicle-Telegram
Don Pease
Congress
Pease
Oberlin
House of Representatives
Parade in Elyria Promotes Loyalty By VFW Show
Reader laments lack of parade coverage May 2 edition shows a May 1 downtown Elyria parade sponsored by the VFW. People from Tiffin joined local marchers in a strong display of patriotism. The letter praises organizers and volunteers, urges more city publicity and praise from officials.
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Elyria
VFW
Tiffin
Center for Sightless praised for support in Elyria
A local letter thanks the Elyria Center for the Sightless for ongoing help during rehabilitation and reentry after December. The writer praises staff Terry Mickey and Am and urges public recognition of the center. The second part voices Amherst tax levy concerns and calls for leadership and transparency in school governance.
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Elyria
Elyria Center For the Sightless
Board of Education
Center For the Sightless
Terry
Mickey
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College of Cardinals
Andrew Young
United Nations
the Chronicle-Telegram
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Masters and Johnson
Center
Sightless
Amherst
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