Hypocrisy in Movie Ratings Sparks Debate
Paul Harvey critiques the movie rating system as hypocritical arguing that age based restrictions label dirt as clean. He cites a Danish film plan and Buckingham Palace reaction while recounting elderly Garden and Talk Society attendees and a young reporter’s coverage to illustrate perceived double standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Buckingham Palace
Harvey House
Air Force
Angel
Ladies of the
East
Dallas
Texas
Garden and Talk Society
East Dallas
Talk Society
Waterway subsidies and a snow job on cancer claims
The article exposes taxpayer subsidies to large barge owners led by Cargill and Peabody Coal, criticizing plans to fund Locks and Dam Complex 26 on the Mississippi while noting Senate resistance. It also cites a confidential DuPont report accusing the firm of downplaying cancer risks, and reports on a Senate push for a $4 million per year automated mail system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army Engineers
Cargill
Grain Colossus
Mid-America
Peabody Coal
Amoco
Dow Chemical
Mobil
Phillips Petroleum
U.S. Steel
America
Upper
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Waterway
Senate
Gaylor Nelson
D.wise
Pete Domenici
R.N.M
DuPont Chemical Complex
DuPont
House Oversight and Investigation Subcommittee
U.S
Belle
W.va
Andrew Maguire
D.N.J
Subcommittee
Maguire
200 Years Ago a Brave Lady
Dorothy MacDowell recounts the peril faced by Mrs. Richardson during Tarleton's raids in South Carolina. Col. Richard son, eldest son of Dorothea Sinkler and Gen. Richardson, later governor, recalls his mother's courage as Tarleton burned homes, flogged Mrs Richardson, and exhumed her husband's body to insult the dead.
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Dorothy Macdowell
James Burchell Richardson
Dorothea Sinkler
Richardson
South Carolina
Gen. Richardson
Jack's Creek
Tarleton
Marion
Richard
Col
Gates
Local Aiken County council mutters over jesting resolution
Aiken County government faces ridicule as four council members push a resolution to investigate the council chairman and refer the matter to the South Carolina governor. Critics call the document biased childish and self serving while detailing alleged secret meetings and political maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest L. Kirby
Aiken County
Lin Smithwick
Aiken
Aiken Standard
Majority Four
Council
Donnie J. Williams
E. Harry Agnew
Cleve Edmunds
Charles W. Prosser
L. V. Davis
South Carolina
The Press Still Strong Editorial Voice for American Newspapers
This guest editorial reflects on the enduring strength of the American press as it enters a third century. It praises newspapers for informing and defending rights while warning against apathy and government secrecy that threaten public awareness and democracy.
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United States
America
Toto
H. G. Osteen
Sumter Daily Item
Parents protest adult material at local bookstore rack
Joseph H. Roberts reports finding suggestive paperback titles on display at Todd's and Go in New Ellenton. He contacted the store owner and Kinsella News Inc. of Augusta, which said it would remove objectionable books after complaints. He urges others to call 722-4554 to lodge similar concerns.
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Todd's
New Ellenton
Kinsella News Inc
Augusta
Dial
Joseph H. Roberts
Old
Whiskey Rd
S.W
Rep Rudnick Asked To Clarify
J A Horne Jr asks Rep Irene K Rudnick to clarify her stance on Aiken County Council after her quoted claim that a minority chairman can thwart the majority. He points to actions by four Democratic members and asks Rudnick to state her position before the November 2 election.
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Rudnick
Irene K. Rudnick
Aiken County
Donnie Williams
Mrs. Rudnick
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Paul Harvey
Barger Lobby
Congress
Cargo Carrier, Inc
Mid-America Transportation
Capitol Hill
Samuel A. Cothran
Robert D. Cathcart
Joe W. Dunkin
J. A. Horne, Jr
P.O. Box
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