The Unthinkable Murder by a Mother Stirred Debates
Deborah Mathis reflects on the Susan Smith case in Union County South Carolina. The column mulls public anger and the difficulty of reconciling nurturer with killer while urging skepticism and compassion.
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Pentagon to spend 2.7 billion on military housing and family programs
Defense Secretary William Perry and Gen. John Shalikashvili announced a six year plan to boost morale by adding about 450 million annually for quality of life. The package funds housing upgrades, cost of living allowances and child care while offset by cuts in long term modernization programs. Sgt. Maj. Richard Kidd hailed the plan as ecstatic.
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Pentagon plans 1996 budget to raise military morale
Defense Secretary William Perry outlines a 1996 plan starting Oct 1 1995 allocating 296 million to upgrade 10 000 homes and 5 000 barracks spaces 60 million for higher cost of living allowances across major cities boosting pay by up to 167 a month. It also allocates 94 million for child care family violence prevention and recreation programs and expands off base housing support and reduced fees.
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