Study Bonuses Raise Questions About Cash For School Progress
Four American cities test cash incentives to boost reading and arithmetic under a $770000 U S Office of Education grant. Teachers may earn up to 1200 per class and parents up to 100 each, based on class performance on standardized tests. Critics call it a bribe while proponents argue the method matters little if results improve.
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Christmas tree sale aids the Association of the Blind
A Stonewall Ruritans crew held an early morning tree drive at Charlie Orndorff's house to harvest and sell pines for the Association of the Blind. Prices ranged from 3.50 to 4.75 with proceeds benefiting a local non profit. volunteers from fire companies and church groups helped. The author praises the selfless effort and urges readers to support local fundraisers.
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Federal Reserve miscount sparks market ripple
A Fed bookkeeping error overstates vault cash by 400 million dollars triggering money market and stock fluctuations. Officials say accounts are squared away with no lasting harm, while critics fear classroom political flags policy and broader propagandist bias.
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1964 Star Files Highlight Home Run Feats
A scan of the 1964 Star Files recalls a home run by a player named in the readable text and notes other sport moments. References to teams, places, and dates are faint but suggest a baseball context with game events and era-appropriate terminology.
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Nixon peace rule drives India Pakistan tension
Rowland Evans and Robert Novak report Indira Gandhi received assurances that the United States would press Pakistan to grant autonomy to East Pakistan after civilian rule returns. India did not acknowledge, signaling to Nixon that India prefers military action. A Muskie campaign memo outlines using televised hearings to exploit property tax issues for political gain.
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Nomination to High Court Generates Unease
Article discusses the tense process of nominating a Supreme Court justice and concerns over whether a candidate will be guided by established concepts when faced with the responsibilities of the nation’s highest court.
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