A Ray Of Hope From a Supreme Court Federalism Clash
The 5-4 San Antonio wage hour ruling overturns a 1976 10th Amendment shield for states and boosts federal reach over public employment. Justice Blackmun argues the federal government is a creature of the states while dissenters warn of unchecked federal power and diminishing state sovereignty.
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United Nations Blacklists Entertainers Over South Africa Ties
The United Nations lists hundreds of entertainers from 27 countries as persona non grata for performing in South Africa since 1981. Dolly Parton, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles, and others are barred from a famine relief concert in the General Assembly Hall. One organizer suggested offenders could be removed from the list by promising not to return to South Africa or by apologizing.
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Johnny Mathis
Linda Ronstadt
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Glen Campbell
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No Sense of Propriety in Deaver BMW Use Critique
A column questions Michael Deaver's finances and propriety as he used a diplomatic discount on a BMW and relied on perks, arguing the Reagan aide's compensation and lifestyle clash with public expectations and policy on government aid. The piece cites polls showing shared economic strain and defends Deaver's actions as not costing taxpayers.
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Childe Hassam
Mike Deaver
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Munich
Europe
U.S
Lee Miringoff
Marist College
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Alumni wake up on sports ethics and freshmen rules
The column critiques college athletics de-emphasis and the freshmen ineligibility debate sparked by college presidents meeting at the University of Miami. It notes a NC State freshman convicted of theft and references Clemson president resignation as front page news while musing on space shuttle waste disposal humor and Presidents Day hijinks.
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Clemson
University of Miami
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Geneva talks spark shift in nuclear thinking and defense
The piece argues the Geneva talks mark a paradigm shift from expanding offensive arms to studying how to stop missiles with defensive shields. It cites Max Kampelman and a new peace through strength concept, notes historical lessons from Hiroshima and postwar deterrence, and warns of a potential Russian first strike if the balance breaks.
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