Question:
Investigative reporters strive for truth, but political reporters strive for balance.

Does it follow that "Investigative reporters try to find truth in their reports."?
Answer:
yes

Question:
But he shore thinks th' world an' all of Johnny, raising him up from a li'l cub.

Does it follow that "After having refused to raise Johnny, he only holds contempt for him."?
Answer:
no

Question:
No other man on Earth could have persuaded anyone to let him try his scheme of building a great deflection wall across northern Canada to change the weather patterns.

Does it follow that "He was not convinced to make a giant weather wall. "?
Answer:
no

Question:
Therefore, the construction effort and need for equipment is relatively modest compared to the more involved SCR and FGD projects.

Does it follow that "THe construction effort is very high."?
Answer:
no