Bush claims mainstream stance in debate faulted
In a presidential debate George H W Bush argued he is in touch with the mainstream, while Michael Dukakis says otherwise. The piece contrasts those claims with views on the ACLU, civil liberties, and the need for leadership that sometimes swims against the tide.
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George Herbert Walker Bush
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Yale University
America
Michael Dukakis
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Oliver North
Nelson Rockefeller
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Harry Truman
George Bush
New York Times Service
Posturing on wages stalls minimum wage for 1988
The editorial blames congressional gridlock over a minimum-wage hike, noting Kennedy GOP battles and a filibuster. It argues a balanced, market-supported increase is needed to avoid unemployment and questions the campaign politicking behind delaying action. Reagan and Bush are cited as supporting a reasonable rise.
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Ted Kennedy
Kennedy
Sen. Kennedy
Labor Committee
Reagan
GOP
George Bush
Dan Quayle
Biodegradable Polyclean touted by ADM at Iowa biotech event
At the Iowa Biotechnology Symposium in Des Moines ADM vice president Martin Andreas promoted Polyclean a cornstarch based plastic that disintegrates in six to twenty four months The firm says it already markets degradable bags and is testing Polyclean for six pack rings Styrofoam containers shrink wrap and pallet wrap The move could aid corn growers and reduce persistent trash
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Iowa
Des Moines
Martin Andreas
Archer Daniels Midland
Andreas
ADM Luch
POSSIBLE NEW product for enhancing sound systems named stereoids
A suggestion mentions stereoids as a potential new product aimed at boosting home or car audio performance. It notes this could offer improved sound quality or system efficiency while signaling possible market interest and development.
Why what Ben Johnson did was wrong
George F. Will argues that steroid use violates the spirit and rules of sport, erodes fair competition, and devalues the public's perception of athletic achievement. He cites Johnson's win by 0.13 seconds, the need for zero tolerance, and the danger to health and character when performance is chemically propelled.
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Ben Johnson
Washington
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Bartlett Giamatti
Giamatti
Washington Post Writers Group
We Need a Land Ethic to Protect Earth, Goemaat Urges
Dennis Goemaat argues for a strong land ethic and tougher penalties for ocean dumping. He cites Aldo Leopold on humans as citizens of the land, Bangladesh floods, and the need for wise use of resources to prevent species loss.
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New Jersey
Space
Earth
Aldo Leopold
Bangladesh
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