Editorial backs Sessions as FBI chief amid NYC plot
Editorial lauds FBI and NYC police for foiling radical plans in New York City and argues it would be a mistake for President Clinton to dump director William Sessions. It appeals for stability and increased funding, criticizing politicization of the agency.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
New York City
U.S
FBI
Clinton
William Sessions
Sessions
White House
Texas
Janet Reno
Reno
Davidian
Waco
Tex
World Trade Center
Clinton-Reno
Law Agency
Kansas University
Clarke Wescoe
Kansas Board of Regents
Frisbie
Topeka
Kansas River
Lecompton
Fairgrounds
Ballard
Leonard Harrison
William Simons
City debates annual trash-cut plan amid service concerns
Ten years ago city officials again weighed trimming trash pickup to weekly intervals to save money, noting that the projected savings might not justify reduced service. Public Works assistant director Max Stankard cautioned that the change would come eventually but savings would be modest this year.
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Max Stankard
Public Works
Gene and Barbara Burnett
Kansas University Medical Center
Kansas City
Lawrence
Burnett
Kansas Power & Light Co
Fred Bryan
Pat Nixon remembered as steadfast political partner
A tribute to Pat Nixon portrays her as a savvy, steadfast spouse who shaped campaigns, supported Richard Nixon through defeats, and opened the White House to all visitors. It highlights her early life, career, and the enduring image of a politician’s partner with heart.
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Washington
Pat Nixon
King Timahoe
White House
Richard Nixon
Nixon
King
Thelma Patricia
Ryan Nixon
Miss Ryan
New York
USC
Jessamyn West
Pat
Test ban a test of leadership in 1963 and today
The article recalls Kennedy’s 1963 push for a nuclear test ban amid Cuba crisis and hawkish mood. It argues Clinton faces a similar leadership test, with moratoriums, safety vs proliferation, and possible international consequences if testing resumes. Presidential courage is pivotal to advancing nonproliferation and negotiations.
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Kennedy
Soviet Union
American University
Moscow
Congress
Theodore C. Sorensen
White House
Clinton
U.S
United States
France
Britain
Russia
West Point
Logs power US exports as Japan stays keen on American timber
Washington debates a potential log export ban as the Clinton administration weighs options to settle the Pacific Northwest timber dispute. Weyerhaeuser profits rise on overseas log sales to Japan, while Oregon mills fear fewer domestic logs. Rep. DeFazio faces political pushback over private land export limits. Japan shields its wood processing market, pressuring U S suppliers to adapt.
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Washington
Japan
United States
Clinton
Tokyo
Philippines
Malaysia
Indonesia
White House
Pacific Northwest
Weyerhaeuser
Congress
John Denver
Oregon
Peter DeFazio
D-Ore
DeFazio
Andrew Conte
Washington State
Norm Dicks
Frank Mendizabal
Mendizabal
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