Hanging Out with Mick Jagger at the Marlin Hotel Party
Miami humor columnist Dave Barry recalls attending a December party at the Marlin Hotel in South Beach. He, his friend Paul Levine, and a 20-year-old stylist witness various celebrities including Elvis impersonators and Mick Jagger arriving late. Barry notes the age gap among guests and his brief, nonchalant interaction with the Rolling Stone while avoiding a direct encounter.
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Youthful politics fade as survey shows freshmen less engaged
UCLA surveyed for the American Council on Education finds that a majority of college freshmen show little interest in politics, reversing 1960s activism when youth led mass protests. The piece notes past enthusiasm amid Vietnam, civil rights, and environmental movements and discusses later generations’ political engagement.
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Smith eyes unite behind one conservative Iowa GOP candidate
U S Senator Bob Smith of New Hampshire explores unifying Iowa conservatives for the 2000 caucuses. He formed Live Free or Die PAC to travel and back a single pro life conservative, arguing that a united front could win the Iowa caucuses. He notes previous splits among Gramm Buchanan and Keyes and says his decision will come after the November elections. Rumors also swirl about Mary Lundby as a potential running mate for Lightfoot, while Branstad eyes an education focus for his governorship.
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Iowa lawmakers weigh foreign travel versus junkets
The piece profiles Iowa’s delegation with Sen. Tom Harkin and Rep. Jim Leach traveling to Asia and India amid currency concerns and child labor talks, while Rep. Neal Smith’s long history of official junkets is recalled as a parable of House-era excess. Grassley and Nussle keep to home duties.
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