Our View on the OJ Simpson case and tragedy
An opinion piece reflects on the OJ Simpson pursuit and surrender, praising his sports legacy while condemning the victims Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. It urges society to prioritize victims, notes the legal process, and warns against glamorizing violence over real loss.
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Los Angeles
O.J. Simpson
University of Southern California
Mr. Simpson
California
Nicole Brown Simpson
Ronald Goldman
Mrs. Simpson
Mr. Goldman
Graduation praise and memory linger at Midland Valley High
A 1994 Midland Valley High School graduation is praised for an orderly ceremony with each graduate named and a standing ovation. Principal Whitson commends students and families while criticizing disruptive behavior at commencements. A brief letter also discusses Columbia and Confederate flag controversy.
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Midland Valley High School
Warren B. Whitson
Letter on South Carolina sovereignty and social issues
A reader urges South Carolina to decide its path and reject outside interference. The letter criticizes national politics, calls for state autonomy, and argues for local rights, morality, and the value of individual towns and history.
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Columbia
South Carolina
Aiken
Augusta
South
Washington
Congress
Citadel
World Cup on U S Soil Draws Mixed Feelings
Washington notes that two thirds of Americans are unaware the World Cup is on U S soil and a further third do not care. The piece mocks soccer while acknowledging global popularity and argues Americans prefer other sports though not without nuance.
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Ashington
United States
Earth
Europe
Paris
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Granta
Replacement Of Taste By Hype In TV News Commentary
A critic argues TV news overuses sensational graphic footage and preempts programs for major events. He condemns propaganda driven by hype, calls for respecting audience choice, and warns against assuming clear public priorities in covering tragedies and executions.
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O. J. Simpson
Phil Donahue
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Valderrama
America
Tony Snow
Thomas Lowell
Donahue
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