Baby M decision sparks debate on parenting and ethics
The court awarded permanent custody to the natural father in the Baby M case amid debate over surrogate motherhood. The editorial cautions the ruling may not set a legal guide, notes flaws in the surrogate arrangement, and discusses implications for adoption, IVF, and parental rights amid religious and ethical considerations.
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Harvey R. Sorkow
Mary Beth Whitehead
Richard
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Whitehead
Solomon
William Stern
Sorkow
TIME
Roger Rosenblatt
Stern
Phone Welfare Editorial Questions Telecom Tax Rise
The FCC is likely to approve a $1.50 three step increase to phone bills by April 1989 aimed at funding long distance subsidies and low income installation costs. Rep. James Jontz challenges consumer benefit while arguing companies gain. The piece calls the subsidy plan sneaky and urges Congress to decide on targeted aid instead.
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Congress
James Jontz
D-Ind
Thought For Today Quote by Victor Hugo
A compact reflective line attributes to Victor Hugo, declaring a powerful idea at the moment its time has arrived. The quote emphasizes the force of ideas surpassing military strength and enduring impact.
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Victor Hugo
Writers Art and Synonyms Warn of Language Traps
A Clemson English professor Claire Caskey offers a moral for writers through a fourth grade tale about the word frugal. The piece cautions editors and readers on wrong word choices and explains examples from several papers, urging accuracy and care with synonyms.
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Greenville
S.C
Claire Caskey
Clemson
Jimmy
Reagan's Good Fight Draws Critics Praise
Ronald Reagan faced a setback as the highway bill veto failed in the Senate 67-33. Critics praised his effort and stagecraft, noting his resolve and political theater while acknowledging the defeat. Senator Specter and others defended his stance as a fight for what he believed right.
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Washington
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Ronald Reagan
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Dunkirk
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Transcom
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Cole
Pennsylvania Avenue
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Tank Corps
Dole
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Johnnie Armstrong
Pete Domenici
R-N.m
Tha
Specter
Senate Chamber
Patrick Leahy
D-Vt
Ted Kennedy
Dmass
Ashley Sees The Issues In Williams Critique
A letter from Ginger Williams of Walterboro criticizes a column about PTL leaders and their fundraising. She defends Jim Bakker noting ministers’ humanity and PTL gift incentives, and mentions televised appeals and national figures like Sen. Fritz Hollings. A second note mocks TV advertising and noise pollution bumper stickers.
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Ginger Williams
Walterboro
You
Jim
PTL
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