Selma tensions echo long road to racial change
Editorial contrasts South Africa’s easing of apartheid with Selma Alabama where 300 marchers and student protests over firing of Norward Roussell, the black school superintendent, highlight racial divisions. White board members partly backed reinstatement amid clashes, underscoring lingering attitudes and the slow pace of progress.
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Just the Facts Reporting in News Coverage
The piece argues for adherence to straightforward reporting avoiding TV commentators who inject interpretation. It endorses observing and describing facts, interviewing reliable experts, and letting data speak for itself without opinionated framing.
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Joe Friday
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City overrules planning panel on Bluffs development plan
Residents urged to spare the Bluffs natural area as the city commission 3-2 decision overrode a planning commission denial after over three hours of discussion. Officials and the Army Corps of Engineers discussed flood protection for North Lawrence and nearby areas, noting protection remains as poor as 14 years ago during the 1951 flood.
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World awakenings shift Europe and beyond in Ottawa talks
Foreign ministers of the Warsaw Pact and NATO met in Ottawa amid a rapid global shift as new leaders emerge in Eastern Europe and South Africa. Open Skies discussions revive 1950s ideas, and Germany's reunification path gains momentum with Bonn guiding East Germany's collapse and a broader timetable for a post Cold War order.
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Mandela’s Release Sparks Hope for a New South Africa
The world witnesses Mandela walk free signaling end of white supremacy for many. His speech at Cape Town City Hall and global TV coverage show a shift toward nonracial democracy. De Klerk’s release move aims at inclusive politics, despite white resistance and past violence.
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Recovering racist admits slip of the tongue and seeks forgiveness
In a candid reflection, the Texas observer admits being a racist while recounting public figures' racially charged remarks. He contrasts attitudes of the past with hope for change, likening racism to an addiction that can be fought with faith and forgiveness. The piece frames regret, accountability, and ongoing struggle.
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