Raggedy Ann Face Change Sparks National Debate
Kim Gruelle urges fans to oppose Macmillan’s open mouth Raggedy Ann revision, while supporters compare updates to Mickey Mouse. Macmillan plans two Raggedy Anns including a 1988 release of Classic editions, prompting public reaction and academic comment from institutions such as Washington College.
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Blondie
Gasoline Alley
Brenda Starr
Raggedy Ann
Kim Gruelle
John Gruelle
New York
Macmillan
Times
Mickey Mouse
Marrakech Diary From La Mamounia to the Souk
Ashley visits Marrakech Morocco describing a long train ride from the Atlantic coast a luxury stay at La Mamounia with satellite TV and a famed casino while exploring the ninth century souk alleys crowded with traders donkeys and beggars and noting a global mix of cultures and Islam as the city’s enduring warmth.
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Marrakech
Morocco
Atlantic
Africa
North Africa
la Mamounia
Churchill
Dixie Campaign Sleep Giant Remains Unmoved by Regional Primary
In Oxford Alabama and along Interstate 20 voters show vague awareness of the Southern regional primary to be held March 8 1988. Activists draw crowds but the regional primary’s size stunts attention with candidates prioritizing Iowa and New Hampshire as early results shape momentum.
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Oxford
Ala
William Feathers
Birmingham
Atlanta
Alabama
Georgia
Heflin
Ula
Charles Coburn
Gephardt
Michael Dukakis
South
Dukakis
Richard Gephardt
Albert Gore Jr
Iowa
New Hampshire
Pete du Pont
Bruce Babbitt
George Bush
Bob Dole
Dukakis and Gore
Gary Hart
Donna Rice
Hart
North Carolina
Mississippi
Bush
Gore
Texas
Political Oblivion May Be Price For Gov. Mecham
Arizona Governor Evan Mecham, oust drive under way, faces recall and heavy ad campaigns amid controversy over King holiday repeal and comments about women and minorities. Supporters argue recall disaster, while polls show mixed public coverage perception.
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Gov. Mecham
Arizona
Evan Mecham
Mecham
Martin Luther King Jr
Bruce Babbitt
Phoenix
George Washington
Meacham
Hhe
Babbitt
Arizona Republican Party
Burton Kruglick
King
America
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Aiken Standard
P. O
Aiken
S.C
Houston Baptists Celebrate Constitution Pageant Revival
Houston, Texas, faced tough times yet found uplift when Second Baptist Church staged a grand birthday party for the U S Constitution. A 400 voice choir, symphony, and 5 000 nightly audience highlighted the nation’s birth and maturation, renewing faith in God country and self. A city moved from self pity to renewed hope amid drama and music.
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Great Second Baptist Church of
Houston
U.S
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Tireur D’elite
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Mike Luckevich
Dixie
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NASA
River Oaks
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
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