Right to life politics and the GOP in flux
The piece critiques GOP stances on abortion across states New Jersey Virginia and Florida noting risks to younger voters. It cites internal defections over funding rape and incest exceptions and warns against abandoning pro life consistency to compete with liberal pro choice votes.
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America
The Dividing Line on Abortion and Moral Courage
A column argues abortion is a moral issue not about money, urging a pro life stance and citing Roe v Wade, Cato era cites, and Catholic hierarchy. It targets politicians like Cuomo Mitchell Moynihan Kennedy Foley, urging bishops to denounce them at Baltimore.
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George Mitchell
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Thomas Foley
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Tip Acknowledgement and Community Thanks Letters
Readers urge gratitude for waitresses citing low pay and exposure to blame for service flaws. Letters also thank volunteers for red ribbon bows supporting Drug Awareness Week and acknowledge local officials and businesses aiding Dixon initiatives. Historic notes from 10 and 50 years ago recount safety grants and train service restoration efforts.
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Polling Place Woes Spur Call for Accessible Votes
In Buffalo Township residents recount how steps at polling sites make voting hard for some taxpayers. The fire station briefly offered a barrier free option before trustees reversed the decision, prompting concern over turnout and the need for accessible polling locations.
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Jean Wolf
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Bakker Sentenced to 45 Years for Defrauding Followers
Television evangelist Jim Bakker was sentenced by U S District Judge Robert Potter to 45 years in prison and fined 500000 for defrauding followers of millions to fund luxury homes cars and vacations. Investigators cited 24 counts of swindling involving more than 158 million in donations.
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U.S. District Court
Robert Potter
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