Clinton town hall on race relations falls short of cure
President Clinton earned an A for effort in engaging Akron audiences on race relations. He moderated dialogue but critics say discussions must move beyond talk to meaningful action, including better education and jobs, as a generation lacks direct memory of past discrimination.
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Sprewell Fires From Warriors After Assault Incident
A wealthy young athlete Latrell Sprewell attacked his coach P J Carlesimo during a Warriors practice. The team terminated Sprewell’s 32 million contract and the NBA suspended him for one year. The NBA Players Association filed a grievance alleging premature action.
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PJ. Carlesimo
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Editorials and columns reflect varied opinions on page
The Amarillo Daily News notes that editorials on the left side express the editorial board's stance, while columns by local and syndicated writers convey individual views that may not represent the paper's official position. The page distinguishes between editorials and opinion columns for readers.
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Stephanopoulos calls for Saddam assassination in Newsweek
A Des Moines Register special report critiques George Stephanopoulos for advocating the assassination of Saddam Hussein to aid President Clinton. The piece questions legality, morality, and political payoff, noting past U.S. leaders targeted and labeling the column as armchair generalship.
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Bush confirms re election bid from Midland podium
Governor George W. Bush announces his 1998 re election bid from Midland aiming to face Garry Mauro. Campaign plan includes academic tests, tax credits, aid to childcare, live in facilities for unwed teens, and incentives for R D while pledging tax relief for small businesses. Elements amid broader Texas policy debates and jail standards discussions.
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When Will the Millennium Begin A Century Debate
Washington column weighs how centuries start and why the 21st century begins at midnight on December 31, 1999 to January 1, 2000. Harvard professor Stephen Jay Gould cites calendar quirks and a practical view: time is a human construct. the new century arrives with the new millennium regardless of zero versus one.
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