Proficiency tests win broad Ohio support in poll
A Governor's Commission poll shows 70 percent of 1,002 Ohioans approve the high school graduation proficiency test and 62 percent back a 2001 rule barring promotion to fifth grade if the fourth grade reading test is failed. The Ohio Education Association calls for a moratorium as reforms are debated.
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Allow cars on Pennsylvania Avenue with screen bridges
The Omaha World-Herald argues after five years of banning vehicular traffic before the White House, a compromise allows regular cars to pass while employing low marching pedestrian bridges to block large trucks. It says easing the blockade maintains security without signaling a fortresslike leader.
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Community voices demand fair coverage for all candidates
A Lorain County letter asserts the Negro Business and Professional Women's Club urges fair treatment of all candidates, seeks informed voting, and calls for balanced newspaper reporting. Also cited are debates on oil prices, refinery capacity, and New England heating needs amid political and economic critique.
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Debate Strategy Hint for Bush From Quayle Memoir
Cal Thomas cites past debate dynamics and quotes Dan Quayle on Gore Clinton tax claims and Bush attack lines. He urges Bush to frame big themes tax cuts smaller government education and freedom while avoiding policy wonk detail. He weighs Coolidge era wisdom on public duty and national direction.
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