Political carnival shifts from Edmonton to New Orleans
The piece mocks bland national conventions, praises the Democrats for unity in Atlanta, and critiques the Republicans as orderly but profit driven. It contrasts Wayne Gretzky’s record trade to Los Angeles with high salaries, wonders about Canada, and ends noting stock markets swing on unclear reasons as the author blames a conspiratorial “they’re all in it together” dynamic.
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Experts differ on plan discouraging gifts to beggars
New York debates panhandling policy as Mayor Koch urges subway posters to deter tips and directs charity donations to reputable groups. A panhandler counters that most contributions aid the homeless, while officials cite welfare poverty and limited funds as drivers of begging.
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Coalition For the Homeless
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Craft seeks court return after law school aim
Christine Craft, the TV anchor who battled KMBC-TV over age and appearance, plans another court fight after studying for law school. At 43 she anchors in Sacramento and says she applied to Harvard Law School but was rejected. she cites time at UC Santa Barbara and an English major with an F in Chaucer.
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Pilgrims Flock to Texas Church for Miracles
A charismatic Catholic church in Lubbock draws up to 20,000 pilgrims from across the country for two days of rosaries and a Feast of the Assumption mass. Parishioners report messages from the Virgin Mary promising blessings, while attendees seek physical or spiritual healing and renewal.
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Ray Huffman
Mike Slate
Mary Constancio
Theresa Werner
Mary
Heaven
Roberto Garcia
Fort Morgan
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