Baywatch spitting tale sparks debate on male instincts
A long, satirical mash note cites an incident in Jackson Mississippi where a man’s spitting allegedly saved a family from fire. The piece humorously defends male “hunter gatherer” impulses, linking spitting and channel changing to vigilance, while lampooning gendered complaints.
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Jackson
Clarion-Ledger
Lee Miller
Elizabeth Mayes
Baywatch
Ernest ‘Bud” Thompson
Mayes
Thompson
the Clarion-Ledger
Critics call for a new voice in physician assisted death debate
The letter attacks Jack Kevorkian as an unsuitable figure to lead the ethical discussion. It argues for a calmer, more sane advocate who can explain medical ethics without provocation.
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Kevorkian
National Press Club
Press Club
Dr. Death
Michigan
Jack Kevorkian
Christ
Bam Bennecee
Money, money, money shaping Iowa election odds
The piece analyzes campaign finance in Iowa politics focusing on Ron Corbett's fundraising lead in the 52nd District race against Charles Menge. It notes Corbett's strong donor base and PAC-style influence, while Menge struggles with limited funds affecting basic campaign needs. It also mentions other lawmakers' fundraising, including Pat Delahery, Jack Rife, Larry Murphy, Rosemary Thomson, and Steve Pohlmeyer, highlighting the money gap and its impact on strategy.
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Iowa
House of Representatives
Cedar Rapids
Ron Corbett
GOP
Corbett
Charles Menge
Iowa House
Menge
Linn County
Democratic Central Committee
Pete DuPont
Jack Kemp
Bob Dole
House
Senate
Pat Delahery
Davenport
Rep
Neil Harrison
R-Davenport
Jack Rife
Durant
Jill Chrivello
Rife
Larry Murphy
D-Oelwein
Kitty Rehberg
Rowley
Steve Pohlmeyer
Marion
Rosemary Thomson
Harkin and Clinton: From foes to backing each other in welfare reform
The article recalls Sen. Tom Harkin and then-Gov. Bill Clinton clashing during the 1991-92 Democratic race, then uniting to back welfare reform. It notes Harkin’s Iowa plan spurring federal reforms and Clinton’s pledged but delayed action, with both aligning to the DLC center as health care battles faltered and Republicans pushed welfare through.
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Ashington
Tom Harkin
Iowa
Bill Clinton
Arkansas
Harkin
Clinton
Jerry Brown
California
Pols
Democratic Leadership Council
DLC
Jesse Jackson
Senate
Congress
Washington
LaBrea
Bob Dole
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Carol Hollenbeck
Richmond
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Dave Barry
Deborah Mathis
Tribune Media Services
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Money Matters
Ken Sullivan Gazette
New York
White House
David Lynch Gazette
Washington Reporter
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