Senate plays with cameras as it tests broadcasts
The U S Senate begins a trial period of radio and soon television coverage on C-span, joining the House in openness. Debates may air publicly if the test is satisfactory by July, raising questions about cameras influencing votes and the balance between openness and spectacle.
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An Arizona Institution After 5 Years?
Arizona Republicans race to replace Barry Goldwater as Rep John McCain emerges as a potent candidate. McCain, three years in the House, five in Arizona, frames himself as a war hero and fiscal conservative. Democrats fear an immediate political force.
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Aiken Readers Offer Ideas and Thanks In Local Letters
Readers from Aiken submit comments praising the American Diabetes Association fundraiser at Aiken Municipal Auditorium and thanking local media and officials for support. A letter suggests building a steel bridge over the railroad cut for parking and future structures to ease courthouse parking and help harden surrounding embankments.
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McCain favored to win as Kimball trails in Arizona race
The Aiken Standard piece analyzes Arizona politics with Senator John McCain seen as the frontrunner for Goldwater's seat. Richard Kimball, former Corporation Commission chairman, fights an uphill battle with low poll numbers and slow fundraising. Kimball vows to challenge McCain's record while avoiding overexposure, amid party dynamics and voter sentiment.
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Good Riddance To A Bum Amendment In Senate
The Senate nearly passed a constitutional balanced budget amendment. Critics led by Gary Hart and Nancy Kassebaum argued the plan is vague, unenforceable, and could invite endless loopholes and court disputes. Supporters say supermajorities prevent exemptions, but opponents say it misdefines outlays and current operations and should be defeated.
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Today's Dangerous Job for Lawmen Faces Rising Pressures
A Los Angeles Times Syndicate profile outlines mounting stress in policing. Officers face legal and societal demands, bureaucratic strain, and personal risk, fueling cynicism, burnout, and higher divorce rates. Cited coping methods include therapy, exercise, and in-house psychological services.
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