Editorial on TV ad volume spurs Congress action debate
An editorial urges Congress to curb loud TV commercials. It notes broadcasters may self regulate or pass a law to cap ad levels, citing industry leaders and Rep. Anna Eshoo while predicting digital TV could enable varied sound use. The piece questions whether Congress will finally respond after years of complaints.
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Sotomayor’s Nomination Smiles Amid Identity Debate
Ellen Goodman notes the Obama era identity politics swirl around Sonia Sotomayor, from empathy on the Senate floor to Cheney’s same sex marriage stance. The piece traces race gender and life experiences as public identity markers shaping the confirmation dialogue, urging restraint and fairness as hearings begin July 13.
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Kansas to bid for NCAA outdoor titles in 1969
World record holder Jim Ryan led Kansas toward a 15 man track squad aiming to capture the NCAA outdoor championships in Knoxville Tennessee. San Jose State emerged as the strong outdoor favorite during the spring of 1969, per Lawrence Daily World. Lawrence's Dr Charles Simmons assists Kansas City examiners for medical practice admissions while Alva D Bernhard, a U S Naval Academy top graduate, visits Lawrence on leave and awaits Navy assignment.
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Government tinkering undercuts economy
George Will argues that prudent individual behavior could curb health and economic woes, while government overreach worsens conditions. He cites consumer thrift, saving rates, and the dangers of protectionism and policy missteps, urging Americans to act within known good practices and for government to stop inducing harm.
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