Editorial on Bush fund raising and campaign finance reform
The editorial critiques Bush's $9 million fundraising dinner while Senate Democrats push a reform bill to curb fundraising loopholes. It argues for strict campaign time limits and realistic financial caps, urging White House leadership and faster congressional action to reduce spending and focus on statesmanship rather than party. It notes Dole and Mitchell on veto and votes, and questions reform prospects beyond 1992.
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Saddam Hussein Birthday Extravaganza Draws Global Criticism
The Iraqi despot marked another birthday with gifts from officials and a Baghdad children’s party while skipping an official Tikrit celebration. Analysts note the wasteful display contrasts with the suffering of hundreds of thousands, condemning the display as a symbol of autocratic excess.
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Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Saddam
Baghdad
Baghdad Radio
Tikrit
Ixzat Ibrahim
Ghanim Jaward
Campaign For A Free
History of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Founded
A timeline of landmark events includes the founding of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Al Capone’s 1932 transfer to Atlanta Federal Penitentiary for tax evasion, and later clashes between authorities and protesters in Kent State and Poland.
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Kent State University
Poland
Warsaw
Jury system defends justice amid heated international critique
The author rebukes global condemnation of America's jury in the Rodney King case. While acknowledging flaws such as excessive force and venue choices, the piece argues juries must follow legal standards, protect the presumption of innocence, and avoid letting public opinion erode civil liberties. It defends the jury as the civil liberty bulwark despite national and world scrutiny.
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Washington Post
Bill Clinton
Ross Perot
American Civil Liberties Union
King
U.S
A Reckoning on U S Iraq Policy and Saddam Hussein
A historical recap traces U S policy blunders from the Reagan era through the Bush years, detailing how support for Iraq amid the Iran Iraq war fed instability. It notes clandestine arms flows, intelligence sharing, and financial transactions linked to weapon tech and alleged Kurdish repression.
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Saddam Hussein
Iraq
Kuwait
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Iran
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Persian Gulf
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Bill Safire
Henry Gonzalez
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A Terribly Time to Be a Cop in Los Angeles
A reflective profile follows Ingleside officer Mark Gordon and other LAPD members amid the Rodney King case aftermath. Cops discuss public distrust, racial tensions, and the moral balance of enforcing order during riots. They emphasize not all officers share the actions of a few, and acknowledge mixed feelings within the force.
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Losles
Rodney King
Mark Gordon
Ingleside
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Larry
Powell
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