Public view against city banned baggy pants ordinance
An opinion piece argues against a Dallas efforts to curb baggy pants and droopy drawers. It says dress codes belong to schools and employers, not police, and urges parents to guide teens to wear neat, properly fitting clothes. The author criticizes city officials for pursuing such ordinances and downplays public safety concerns.
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Dallas
School Board
Ron Price
Price
Prodi cites limits on Lebanon mission amid UN force push
Italian Premier Romano Prodi says it is unthinkable to be there alone as he and others press to strengthen the quantitative and international aspects of the Lebanon mission tied to a UN resolution ending 34 days of fighting with Hezbollah. Las Vegas wedding bureau at all-night counter to close
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Lebanon
Romano Prodi
Israel
Hezbollah
Las Vegas
Charlotte Richards
Little
City Marriage Bureau
United States
George Bush
Faylene Seal
Garden City
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Senator Allen’s macaca moment sparks national debate
The Virginia incident shows Senator George Allen singling out S R Sidarth, a young volunteer for opponent James Webb, with a slur that becomes a focal point in discussions of race, manners, and presidential prospects. Critics call for a sincere apology and a return to gentlemanly conduct.
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George Allen
Allen
Virginia
James Webb
North
Africa
Asia
S.R. Sidarth
Sidarth
Bubba
Frustration at line jumpers and immigration politics
A reader describes carnival line jumpers ruining a family night and then shifts to a heated monologue on illegal immigration, suggesting US politicians and policy. The letter praises civic participation and English language learning while lamenting perceived liberal control and election dynamics.
Dishonest GOP pitch and Bush in a new light
The column argues Republicans use fear of terrorism to shield Bush from Iraq unpopularity, claims Democrats supported homeland security and lawful warrants, and contrasts modern political tone with 19th and early 20th century practices. It notes long history of deceit in politics and references Huey Long and Andrew Jackson.
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Bush
Atlantic
Iraq
Osama bin Laden
George Tenet
Paul Wolfowitz
Homeland Security Department
Israel
George Wallace
Huey P. Long
Louisiana
Long
U.S
da Capo Press
Andy Jackson
Jackson
Old Hickory
Sir John Glubb
Glubb Pasha
Arab Legion
New England
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