Women athletes defy gender lines in college sports
Thought for the Day cites faith in fire as reward while highlighting Bette Hulsa of West Virginia University and Roberta Alison of Alabama as top female competitors who defeat male peers in swimming and tennis. Auburn student reacts by smashing a racquet as elite women challenge Southeast Conference norms.
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Who Is a Good Teacher
The editorial in Science urges higher pay and prestige for good teachers while noting no reliable way to distinguish good from poor teachers. Readers debate whether students, fellow educators, or administrators can fairly judge teaching effectiveness and whether qualified judges exist.
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Science
American Association For the Advancement of Science
America
Embezzling as Income Cited in Tax Booklet
The Ottumwa Courier notes a U S Treasury page states embezzled funds count as income in the year of misappropriation. Meanwhile college coaches face unanticipated problems as girls seek dating access and spots on varsity teams, signaling broader social shifts in Southern and Southeastern conferences.
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U. S. Treasury
Southern
Too Many Cooks Spoil the Bank Robbery Market
A humor column notes bank robberies are declining in payoff despite more incidents. It jokes that excess cooks spoil the broth and cites American Bankers Association figures showing hold ups rose from 236 to 396 in six months, yet takings barely rose. It also mentions a lettuce cigarette novelty from Guardian Smoking Products with flavors listed.
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United States
Guardian Smoking Products
Thousand Island
Rocky County Star-Herald
Tax Proof for Vehicle License Could Cut Delinquent Taxes
State Rep Harry Madden proposes a bill requiring proof of payment of all real and personal property taxes for the last five years to obtain a motor vehicle license. He estimates $1.5 million in year one and $750,000 to $1 million annually thereafter. He notes Indiana already has a similar statute and argues the idea makes sense to keep licenses valid.
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Kent
Madden
Indiana
Hoosier State
Crime rises in every city as the nation eyes the budget
The first of three editorials argues crime is increasing across all communities, noting FBI data show sharp rises in murder, robbery, rape, auto theft, and aggravated assault. It critiques blame on media and youth culture, previews a focus on American youth as the next installment.
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Legislature weighs minimum school standards in Iowa
Senate education committee schedules public hearing on school standards and curriculum after Iowa Supreme Court ruling. Sen. Kibbie notes two paths: set minimums in code or grant the department a blank check while proposing a four-year history and social sciences sequence, four years English, four years science, two years math, two years foreign language, and vocational education.
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IDPA
Iowa
Senate Education Committee
Capitol
Kibbie
Masters' Bridge Match Highlights Italian French Déjà Vu
In the 1962 European Championships, Italy and France clash as North-South declarers misplay. France's North-South falter at three spades while Italy's team reaches four spades, with both sides feeding clubs and clubs leading to several ruff and discard decisions. East's misdefense and mislead diamonds allow South to nine tricks. Italy earns an early edge in the match.
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East
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