Clinton Pressures Japan to Open Markets Aimed at Fair Trade
Editorial argues that limited sanctions against Japan over a $60 billion trade surplus could push Tokyo to open markets and cut the deficit. It cautions against a trade war, notes Japan's regulatory barriers, and calls for prudent measures to expand mutual markets benefiting the United States and Japan.
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Bill Clinton
Japan
United States
Clinton
Morihiro Hosokawa
White House
U.S
Tokyo
Capitol Hill
Michigan
Detroit Free Press
Letter to the Editor questions non-profit claim on Hitchcock care
The author criticizes a Feb 10 editorial asserting not for profit hospitals may lower care quality. They challenge claims about Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center and its ability to run a 225 bed hospital, asking if staff, doctors, and patients were consulted and noting potential harm to Hitchcock and the Aiken community.
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Aiken
Hitchcock Rehabilitation Center
Hitchcock
Augusta
Aiken County
Letters Aiken Standard Accepts Signed Submissions
The Aiken Standard invites letters to the editor signed with the writer’s mailing address. Letters should be readable preferably typewritten and concise. All letters may be edited and condensed before publication.
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Aiken
Senator Addresses Bosnia Crisis and NATO Plan
South Carolina senator endorses a limited NATO led action under UN authority to reduce civilian harm in Sarajevo. He rejects a Western air campaign and urges negotiated settlements while warning against American troop deployments. The plan includes artillery pullback within 20 kilometers and NATO counter battery radar to protect civilians. General ceasefire gains are noted but not trusted as lasting.
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Sarajevo
U.S
NATO
U.N
Rose
South Carolina
Washington, D.C
Washington term limits ruling shatters voter initiative hopes
A federal judge in Washington State voided 1992 term limits for lawmakers, upholding constitutional qualifications only. Backers vow to appeal, predicting renewed public anger at incumbents and a broader fight over term limits nationwide. Tom Foley and other incumbents are unaffected for now.
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Cleta Deatherage Mitchell
Term Limits Legal Institute
Tom Foley
Mitchell
Arkansas
Paul Jacob
U.S
Term limits spark constitutional and practical clashes
Opponents argue term limits are unconstitutional and rob the public of experienced legislators. Mitchell notes early republics added qualifications for Congress and cites state initiatives like California 1990 as relevant. The piece cites lawsuits since 1990, labor opposition, and organizers predicting broad targeting of towns and states as candidates pledge limited terms.
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Mitchell
Congress
Republic
California
State Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Foley
Washington
Supreme Court
Jacob
Oliver North
House
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