Puerto Rico statehood debate heats as food stamp reforms loom
The piece argues for Puerto Rico to pursue statehood amid Reagan era and Senate push to cut island food aid. It notes many residents rely on benefits and taxes, but says statehood would grant true representation and voting rights. It also cites Alaska and Hawaii as precedents and frames ending independence talk as a bonus.
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Hawaii
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Castro
Puerto Rico Statehood Debate Sees Language and Welfare Ties
The piece argues for U S statehood for Puerto Rico with English dominance, noting education must shift toward English like the United States. It cites poverty and welfare reliance, calls for economic reform, and mentions contradictory statistics on gains and losses, urging entrada into Washington to secure nutrition programs.
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Puerto Rico
United States
Canada
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Washington
Senator Jepsen Defends Israel Raid Citing Bible Passages
The Iowa senator backed last week's strike on an Iraqi nuclear site using Biblical quotes drawing applause at a New York gathering. Critics say such rhetoric inflames sectarian tensions and misrepresents Christian America's stance while urging diplomacy over further conflict.
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Roger Jepsen
Israel
Public Affairs Committee
New York
America
Sen. Jepsen
Tax credit debate looms as Ohio votes test public schools
Ohio voters reject local school levies in Youngstown and Ravenna amid a national debate on private school tuition tax credits. The piece argues public education must restore trust in teachers and raise standards to survive, warning tuition credits could reshape funding and turnout.
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Youngstown
Ravenna
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New York Times
Edward B. Fiske
Dallas
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Pregnant Thief Case Tests Fetuses Rights Debate
In Illinois a six month pregnant defendant, Mrs. Hubbard, faced jail on shoplifting charges while her unborn child was represented by lawyer Charles Wilson who argued for habeas corpus to free the fetus under a new conceived rights statute. The Illinois Supreme Court denied the petition rendering the case moot as Hubbard was released on bond pending a July 13 trial.
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Chicago
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Rare federal move to terminate Civil Aeronautics Board
The Civil Aeronautics Board proposes congressional action to shut down the agency ahead of schedule by as much as two years. Deregulation since the mid seventies boosted travel and competition but hurt smaller communities. CAB argues its closure will relieve industry burdens while regulators shift duties to DOT and FTC.
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CAB
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Letters to The Gazette Critique Utility Bill Factors
A reader argues that bills reflect more than product cost, including plant improvements, public relations, and delinquent accounts. The writer urges stockholders to reinvest dividends and questions Commerce Commission oversight, predicting charges for new energy sources like solar heat.
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Surrender to the Smoke The Nicotine Slave Speech
A dramatic monologue portrays a smoker as a slave to nicotine. The speaker admits daily rituals and devotion to cigarettes, noting health risks and the contrast with religious faith. Strong imagery links smoking to family harm and bodily changes, ending with a claim of newfound realization.
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