Editorial Doubts Hit Confidence in Government Over Prayer Filibuster
The Gazette decries senators filibustering the Helms school prayer bill while attaching it to a debt-limit extension. It condemns the tactic as trickery that undermines democracy and fuels public contempt for Congress, noting partisan advantage and strategic backdoor crafting.
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NFL Strike Alarm: Fans Reject Holdout Faith In The Game
Column argues NFL players seek disproportionate profits while owners resist full partnership. It compares to baseball strikes and notes potential fan disillusion in Green Bay and other markets, warning the strike could harm the sport and fall schedules.
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Los Angeles
Dodgers
Milwaukee
Brewers
Israel's honor betrayed in Beirut crisis and policy rifts
A critical analysis argues Begin and Sharon drive Israel toward Beirut catastrophe and Washington may cut aid. It notes U S support for Israel remains strong but conditions may tighten amid Reagan's settlement plan and the Beirut massacre. The piece portrays Begin as dogged by belief and political peril, risking Israel's global standing and internal support.
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U.S
France
Eisenhower
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Regin
Fix society not the person in the penal system
A viewpoint argues society should reform conditions rather than focus on individuals in correctional facilities. It critiques the idea of punishment as repentance and questions the success of prisons, suggesting societal fixes to reduce harmful behavior and overcrowding.
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U.S
Newsweek
Arizona
Scotland's exiled king breaks silence at California ranch
Macbeth, living in self described exile, discusses his feelings and regicide debates with a reporter at a California ranch. He stresses therapy, personal growth, and a possible return to Scotland, while denying direct comments on his wife’s death or killing his predecessor.
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California
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