George Bush's 100 Days Seen as Style Over Substance
A reflective piece argues Bush’s first 100 days show no major crises or clear mission, noting mixed domestic actions and a reliable, easygoing demeanor. It contrasts him with Truman and Reagan, warns of NATO tensions with Germany, and suggests 100 more days may not alter core support.
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George
III
George II
Bush
Washington
Republic
George Bush
White House
Harry Truman
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Truman
Ronald Reagan
West Germany
Helmut Kohl
NATO
Western
Europe
David Lange
Anzus
U.S
New Zealand
Soviet Union
Georgia
Ukraine
Baltic
Gramm- Rudman
Reagan
Calvin Coolidge
Henry Mencken
Nurses Speak Of Duty Beyond Fame And Fortune
A letter from nurse Tita E Roach of Dixon reflects on the daily strains and rewards of nursing during National Nurses Week. She describes bedside care, empathy for the homeless and dying, and the deep value found in patient thanks and collegial support.
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Tita E. Roach
R.N
Dixon
Bush keeps Midgetman option amid MX rail plan clash
Defense Secretary Cheney advised canceling Midgetman in favor of rail based MX deployment, but Bush kept both options open. The plan would cost about 5.4 billion and keep MX missiles in silos or rail dispersed, while preserving arms control options and delaying large scale mobile missiles. Congress aims to ease Pentagon budget strain without sacrificing deterrence or future arms talks.
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Dick Cheney
Bush
America
Congress
U.S
Brent Scowcroft
United States
Soviet Union
Sacramento
Calif
Lists Taking over My Life A Personal Chronicle
A humorous reminiscence about compulsion to list everything from daily chores to family histories. The narrator recalls a mother who cataloged expenses, illnesses, and town records, and considers forming a support group to curb the growing habit. The piece blends fond memory with a light plea for understanding.
Goodman to lead navy confirmation urged for Garrett III
The Senate Armed Services Committee should recommend confirming H. Lawrence Garrett III as Secretary of the Navy. Garrett draws on a 20 year Navy career starting as a machinist mate, later serving as a commander with P-3 Orion patrol flights, and holding roles in law, ethics, and White House counsel. He argues for strong civilian leadership to sustain a global naval presence amid budget pressures and rising duties.
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H. Lawrence Garrett III
Garrett
Navy
Vietnam
North Island Naval Station
Gogetter
University of San Diego Law School
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Reagan
U.S. Synthetic Fuels Corp
White House
Bush
Recruit Training Command
San Diego
U.S
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