Racial tensions rise in America amid global echoes
A column discusses rising interracial conflict in the United States during the 1990s amid global racial tensions. It cites the Bensonhurst murder and the Virginia Beach rampage as flareups and argues crime dynamics show black-on-white violence is more common in assaults, rapes, and robberies.
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Tony Lewis
Blame America First Committee
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The Dividing Line on race and public discourse today
A columnist argues against viewing America as a racist society while noting persistent tensions. The piece contends progress for minorities, critiques media incentives and racial politics, and questions motives of civil rights leaders, while observing ongoing race-related clashes and political reactions across the nation.
Exxon image muddied by cleanup claim in spill case
Exxon says 11 million gallons spilled into Prince William Sound is environmentally stabilized and no further threat remains. EPA head Reilly disputes the claim and warns Exxon to resume cleanup or face government action and bills. Lawmakers push a 3 cent per barrel excise tax to fund damages and mandate containment plans.
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William Reilly
Congress
Senate
Bush Administration
Koch’s fall from grace in New York politics 1977 to 1989
A retrospective view of Ed Koch’s mayoral years, his return to power and 1990 primary loss to David Dinkins. The piece contrasts Koch’s financial revival of NYC with later turmoil, crime concerns, and his stark public persona. Dinkins’ victory marks a potential historic first black mayor, while Giuliani remains a Republican rival highlighted for contrast.
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Central Park
Ed Koch
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Rudolph W. Giuliani
U.S
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Too good at acting proves costly at the Emmys
A columnist argues Robert Duvall’s standout turn in Lonesome Dove lacked the Emmy aftershocks as James Woods won for a less demanding role. The writer cites Duvall’s masterful Augustus McCrae and the show’s sweeping Old West portrayal, asserting overpraised performance may sway voters.
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Fox Network
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James Wood
Alcoholics Anonymous
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Academy
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Dixon papers win Illinois Press Awards and police job notices
The Tri-County Press earned first place in general excellence with two staffers winning photography citations. The Polo paper, circulating 2100, won five awards at the Illinois Press Association luncheon in Springfield. In 1964, Dixon advertised police patrolman openings with age, citizenship, and residency requirements. In 1939, Dixon was found liable for fees to the DeLeuw firm for sewage plant plans per an Appellate Court ruling.
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Polo
Illinois Press Association
Springfield
Dixon
Earl Kelchner
Charles DeLeuw & Co
Chicago
Appellate Court of
Second District
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