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...some graphology experts, the penmanship in sample diary pages that were made available seems to lack the bold sweep of Hitler's hand and to understate some of his characteristic quirks, like curling the end of each line down and to the right (see box). Said Charles Hamilton, a noted New York City autograph dealer and author of a forthcoming book called Autographs of the Third Reich: "The genuine writing is full of power and force. In the diary samples that I saw, all the letters shake, as though they were drawn, not written...
Fitler emphasizes basics-reading, math, science, spelling and writing, including 15 minutes daily of penmanship for all pupils. Handwriting is of great concern to Crumley: "What good is it if you can't read what they wrote?" The 24 other Academics Plus elementary schools in Philadelphia have a similar academic plan. But Fitler follows through. Students are not promoted unless they receive at least a C in math and reading. Parents must come in person to pick up report cards. Parents and teachers must sign the one-hour homework lessons assigned to pupils four times a week. Says...
...delivered each afternoon to the Crimson, a stream of letters began to appear. Unlike most of the mail--announcements of bassoon concerts and speeches by nuclear chemists, or indignant responses to recent articles--these letters addressed only the great issues of the day, and with a style and a penmanship that made them unmistakable...
...which they don't want to be held responsible." Others cite the hurried nature of modern society, in which speed is given a higher priority than clarity. Pen makers decry poor instruction: while courses in calligraphy are gaining in popularity among adults, schools have de-emphasized instruction in penmanship. Promoters of good script point out that at schools in Oregon, where italic handwriting is taught as a way to instill clarity, students not only develop superior penmanship but get higher-than-average grades all round...
...purist on penmanship, W.l.M.A.'s King admits to a feeling that script that is just a little sloppy may indicate "a more complex and exciting person." Nonetheless, W.I.M.A. recommends 17 steps toward more legible handwriting, including "Slow down. Sit properly. Watch out ftr tricky letters... a, e, t and r cause the most difficulty." And at the end of the list "Think of the person receiving what you write, and be merciful...