Decade of shifting trends in U S demographics and policy
The 1980s produced major demographic and economic changes per U S Census data. Language diversity rose as 13.8 percent speak non English at home, immigration surged to about 8.6 million, and California saw 11 percent of residents move from abroad. While the elderly gained safety net protection, child poverty grew to 31 million, and work among mothers rose dramatically. The era exposed policy gaps, with underfunded Head Start and rising prison spending, calling for pro family and human development actions in the 1990s.
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War verdict on Britons’ death in Gulf conflict
A coroner’s jury in Britain finds American pilots guilty of wrongful death in the deaths of nine Royal Fusiliers during the Persian Gulf War. The Pentagon won't release the pilots, extradition unlikely, and the parents’ anger is understandable though no trial can ease the horror of war.
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Man of the Shroud exhibit probes a thousand-year mystery
In a non-denominational display at St. Albert's Catholic Student Center near Southeastern Louisiana University, the Man of the Shroud exhibit guides visitors through photos, pollen, and art while scientists debate how the linen image formed. The shroud’s origins, journey to Turin, and the fading image pose enduring questions, with no definitive answer yet.
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Buffalo Soldiers memorial honors overlooked Black regiments
Navy Cmdr Carlton Philpot leads a 1990s effort to erect a Fort Leavenworth memorial to the 9th and 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers. The project, inspired by Gen Colin Powell, aims to restore credit for the regiments formed in 1866, who fought Pancho Villa, Cuba, and protected frontier settlements, despite past bigotry and neglect.
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FDA finds no special review for most genetically engineered foods
FDA guidelines say foods altered by genetic techniques will be regulated like other foods based on content, not method. A tomato variant by Calgene that stays firm longer faces no extra review unless it introduces allergens or toxins. The stance emphasizes safety based on changes made, not the engineering method, supporting biotech industry while addressing public concern.
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Why pshaw is spelled with silent P in ps haw
The piece explains the interjection pshaw meaning disbelief or annoyance, noting the silent P and its long history. It references a language column by Jeffrey McQuain in the Daily Star and invites reader questions on general language topics.
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