CBS blames Rooney firing over remarks and double standards
The piece criticizes CBS News for suspending Andy Rooney for facile comments about gays and blacks, calling it moral cowardice. It argues Rooney’s remarks reflect personal opinion, condemns the network’s reaction, and urges defense of free speech and First Amendment principles.
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New look Germany on the way
Copley News Service describes rapid German reunification with an Ottawa backed two stage framework. Bonn and East Berlin would settle domestic questions before talks with the Allies on external security, while NATO ties and EC integration are seen as stabilizing factors for Europe.
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Lecture on forests and Earth Day impact at Sauk Valley CC
A Sauk Valley Community College audience heard Lou Gold, Columbia alumnus and former Illinois and Oberlin professor, discuss forests in the Pacific Northwest. He warned that fewer than five percent of original natural forests remain, urged stopping further logging, curbing roadbuilding, expanding preserves, and boosting research and restoration for future generations.
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Dixon Memories From 10, 25, 50 Years Ago Feb 17
A digest highlights three items from February 17 in Dixon history. 1980 notes Save the Children fund nears goal at 2100.02 to avert breakfast program bankruptcy with donations from four businesses five organizations and 33 individuals. 1965 reports Amboy Public Hospital stockholders vote to keep facility open with 539 shares. 1940 recalls Dixon High School Dukes defeating DeKalb 41 to 19 to clinch NC Conference title.
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