Army Demotes Maj Gen Maher for Misconduct
Editorial notes rapid action by Army Secretary Louis Caldera after Maj Gen John J. Maher III was stripped of both stars and ordered to retire at colonel for sexual misconduct. Compares with Maj Gen David Hale’s prior case, praising swift discipline and urging continued enforcement to protect morale and trust within units.
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Louis Caldera
John J. Maher III
Maher
Caldera
David Hale
Hale
Pentagon
Aberdeen
Y2K Movie Sparks Critique and Cautionary Tale
Yakima Herald-Republic criticizes a network film titled Y2K as demagogic and sensational. The piece argues it exaggerates fears of computer failures and urges focus on real preparedness for January 1. The author rejects the movie’s "it's just a movie" defense and emphasizes ongoing public and private Y2K readiness.
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Yakima
Wash
Herald-Republic
Bradley eyes momentum in Iowa caucuses after revisiting state
Bradley plans intensified pace and heavy television ads to rally undecided and pro Gore Democrats ahead of the Iowa precinct caucuses. Polls show Gore leading 54 to 32, but Bradley seeks momentum for New Hampshire while hoping for about 100000 attendees. Dan Lucas, his strategist, forecasts turnout similar to 1968 and notes a shaky edge over Gore remains possible. Bradley contends the race could hinge on undecideds convinced to attend the caucuses.
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Bill Bradley
Iowa
Los Angeles
Bradley
al Gore
Gore
New Hampshire
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Jersey
Polk County
James Maloney
Jimmy Carter
Teamsters Hall
Cedar Rapids
Afl-Cio
Des Moines Register
Con
Tom Harkin
Clinton
Dan Lucas
Lucas
Weird college essay questions aim to test more than grades
Winter break becomes time for high school seniors to craft quirky college application essays. Universities seek signals about imagination, intellect, and character, often choosing topics that reveal values more than facts.
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University of Chicago
University of Virginia
Windsor Fire Tax Question Sparks Local Debate
A Windsor resident questions the $20 personal property tax fee allocated to the local fire department, noting no resident fire service in Windsor and a fire station five miles away in White Pond. The letter pupils audit, budget, allocation, and accountability while suggesting directing funds to Montmorenci fire department.
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Aikern
Soithing
White Pond
Aiken
Fire Department
Fire Dement
Montmorenci
Gleama K. Byars
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