Dukakis faces tough political headwinds in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis sees his approval collapsing from eight in ten to less than three in ten as the state grapples with a slowing economy. He rejected a fourth term path in 1990, faced tax and spending tensions, and contends with a shifted political climate while maintaining national connections and a funded, small national operation.
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Saving dolphins a risky tuna boycott debate
Environmentalists push a nationwide tuna boycott to save dolphins but critics warn it could backfire. The United States leads in dolphin protection with observers on vessels and a target to cut kills near zero under the Marine Mammal Protection Act. Foreign fleets remain the main source of dolphin deaths.
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AIDS registry idea sparks debate over privacy and tracing
AIDS activists fear disclosure risks while proponents argue for mandatory reporting with strict confidentiality and anti discrimination laws. Stephen Joseph floated the plan at a conference, suggesting a registry of positive testers and traced sexual contacts to aid timely treatment and curb transmission.
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Stephen Joseph
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Why Women Wear Denim Jeans Shorts Edge Fashion Debate
In a breezy fashion reflection a writer admits slow adoption of trends and celebrates new designer knee length denim shorts. She contrasts denim staying power with polyester and notes women of all ages embrace comfort yet eye appeal, praising denim as heat rises.
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Petunia Festival work brightens Dixon streets
Ten years ago on June 22 1979 Dixon Street Department crews repainted litter cans for the Petunia Festival project applying the slogan LITTERING IS unlawful to 12 cans with plans to finish 16 more by July 4. The cans will line the parade route.
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Petunia Festival Project
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