Cipollone Case Reignites Tobacco Liability Debate
Rose Cipollone, who smoked for decades and died of lung cancer in 1984, is at the center of a Supreme Court fight over whether federally mandated warning labels shield tobacco firms from lawsuits. The article argues that despite warnings, the plaintiff bar has pursued numerous claims, with limited success, and warns that a Cipollone victory could unleash a wave of tobacco liability suits.
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Rose Cipollone
New Jersey
Supreme Court
Cipollone
Ligget Group Inc
Letters on No Fault auto insurance and public polls
A reader letter attacks 900-number TV polls as money grabs and argues No Fault auto insurance raises South Carolina rates. It cites health care costs as the real driver and urges reform and consumer shopping for lower premiums.
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William E. Ruger
P.O
Georgia
South Carolina
Sis
Sts
John C. Rueff
Yoga beyond exercise raises spiritual and safety concerns
A letter discusses yoga's dual nature as physical exercise and spiritual practice. It warns that breathing and mind techniques may alter consciousness, linking yoga to Hindu and Buddhist beliefs, occultism, and potential harm. The writer cites Christian warnings and notes New Age adopters. Durham Ross, North Augusta.
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Jesus Christ
Christ
Durham
Ross 111
Ledges Apts
North Augusta
Guide to Judging Bush State of the Union Speech
Analysis outlines five criteria for evaluating President Bush's State of the Union address. It weighs presidential demeanor, staying the course on the economy, linking foreign policy to domestic gains, presenting concrete domestic plans, and inspiring voter participation, with emphasis on historical comparisons and potential political outcomes.
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Bush
Michael Dukakis
Couse
New Hampshire
Japan
Congress
Ronald Reagan
Bus
Soviet Union
Saddam Hussein
Bill Clinton faces renewed sex scandal in 1992 race
The Star again headlines the so called Smoking Bimbo Story amid unverified claims of a long affair with Gennifer Flowers. Clinton and his team deny the charges, while observers warn a tabloid onslaught could derail his bid for the Democratic nomination as voters in New Hampshire weigh the impact.
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Ashington
Clinton
Gary Hart
Cokie Roberts
Frank Greer
Bill
Greer
Bill Clinton
Gennifer Flowers
Arkansas
Star
Flowers
Singer
Arkansas State
The
Dick Caplan
Associated Press
Little Rock, Ark
Larry Nichols
Nichols
Flower
Hart
George Bush
Econo
New Hampshire
Donna Rice
Hillary
Bush
Tyson on trial sparks media circus in Indianapolis
Mike Tyson faces trial in Indianapolis on multiple counts including alleged sexual misconduct and confinement shase. About 120 reporters from local, national, and foreign outlets cover the case while a court-ordered CCTV feed allows overflow observers outside the courtroom.
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Mike Tyson
Indianapolis
Indiana
Indiana Supreme Court
Tyson
Shase
Clarence Thomas
Willie Smith
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