Clinton private failings and public duty in 60 Minutes interview
The piece argues private conduct should be reported when it affects public duties or funds. It cites Bill Clinton’s 60 Minutes interview on infidelity, notes public figures with past scandals, and defends press pursuit while urging restraint and forgiveness. It lauds Clinton’s stance and critiques media prurience.
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Arkansas
Hillary
60 Minutes
Clinton
Leslie Gelb
The
New York Times
Charles Robb
Virginia
Bob Kerrey
Nebraska
Debra Winger
Democrats push middle class college aid amid deficit concerns
The editorial notes congressional Democrats seek to broaden Pell grants and exclude home farm and small business values from aid calculations. It argues the shift signals a focus on middle income voters, while Republicans press for targeted help for low income households amid a near four trillion dollar deficit.
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Congressional Democrats
Dave Downey
D-N.y
Congressional Quarterly
Downey
Lamar Alexander
Alexander
Congress
Peace Dividend: Pennsylvania Plans Halfway Houses in Former Bases
A Washington Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning Commission in Finleyville eyes leasing ten secluded former missile crew ranches to repurpose as halfway houses for treatment programs. If nationwide military cutbacks occur, such as at Offutt Field, these abandoned facilities could serve housing needs for correctional and rehabilitative services and possibly the homeless, though objections are expected.
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Defense Department
Pennsylvania
Washington-Greene Drug and Alcohol Planning Commission
Finleyville
Associated Press
United States
Offut Field
Omaha
Strategic Air Command
Wise up gambling end to lottery urges and views
A letter argues the lottery should be abolished and calls Lotto America rigged. The writer questions state disparities, suggests prize caps, cites a Montana couple winning 47 million, and urges ending gambling to relieve student loan and financial strain.
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Wisconsin
Iowa
Montana
Abortion Debate Split Within Community Activism
A local writer condemns anti abour picketing of private homes and calls for conscience checks. He argues abortion should remain a medical choice in clinical settings and emphasizes broader issues like economic reform and political integrity.
Respect Our Vets Call for Help for Desert Storm Homeless
James R. Geiger of Vinton laments treatment of veterans after Desert Shield and Storm. He cites lack of job placement, severance, and medical care, noting 200,000 homeless nationwide and 17 deaths in Boston, urging public support and recognition.
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Congress
Boston
America
Buchanan backs bold plan to revive American strength
The author endorses Pat Buchanan, praising a comprehensive policy to rebuild labor, manufacturing, schools, and inner cities, while reducing welfare and boosting job investment. Bush is criticized as lacking backbone and shifting funds abroad. Tsongas is mentioned as an alternative Democrat candidate with solid ideas but limited time.
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Pat Buchanan
America
Teddy Roosevelt
Restore fairness to IPERS retirees fairness urged in legislature
IPERS retirees who worked in IPERS covered jobs should notice the 92 legislature action. Proposals would raise monthly benefits for those retiring after July 1 1992 by about 80 percent above the July 1989 level, widening gaps with earlier retirees. Current beneficiaries average 296 dollars and no cost of living adjustment.
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Iowa
IPERS
Equal rights for men in a housing and family law view
A letter argues for male equality in child support and anti marriage law reforms. It likens ERA needs to achieving parity, notes 382000 men vs 191000 women paying support, praises military roles but cites no women battalions, and questions homeless and welfare gender balances.
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Iowa
Navy
Army
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John F. Kennedy
Evangelist Pat Robertson
Jimmy Carter
Playboy
Henry Kissinger
James J. Kilpatrick
Universal Press Syndicate
J.F. Hladky Jr
Board of
Joe Hladky Jr
Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Oditorial Board
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