Rollins Apologizes for Hymie Boys Remark at Brown Roast
Republican campaign consultant Ed Rollins apologized after referring to two Jewish congressmen as Hymie boys during a Willie Brown roast in San Francisco. He said the joke was not intended to offend but expressed regret if it did. Brown, a black potential San Francisco mayoral candidate, and Reps. Henry Waxman and Howard Berman condemned the remark as racist and tasteless.
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National and World News Hotline Updates
National updates and world news are available by calling J-W Access at 865-5000. For the latest developments, use the dedicated dial codes 6705 for national and 6700 for world coverage.
Anger grows in small Idaho town amid national fury
In Clayton Idaho a 28 resident hamlet reflects rising U S anger and militancy after the Oklahoma City bombing as locals fear government limits on logging mining and cattle movements and note a surge in anti federal sentiment while experts warn of a broader undercurrent of right wing extremism.
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Paranoia, Militias, and Rising Anti-Government Fear in America
The piece discusses the growth of anti-government sentiment in the U S since the 1960s and 1970s, driven by economic distress and distrust of leaders. It cites experts like Chip Berlet and Seymour Martin Lipset, notes the rise of militias such as the Gadsden Minutemen and Hillsborough Troop of Dragoons, and explains how modern tech spreads fear. It links events from Waco to Oklahoma City and warns of a broader pattern rather than isolated incidents.
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Nothing to Fear The Right Way Americans Fear Itself
Right wing literature lists fears driving opinion including government agents, gun confiscation, the United Nations, and a long roster of groups and targets. The passage catalogs anxieties about Jews Blacks foreigners bankers immigrants and political actors amid concerns over technology and global governance.
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British retailer opens culinary beachhead in Paris
Marks & Spencer expands in Paris with British staples like baby new potatoes seedless grapes and Cox's apples winning French shoppers over. Manager Peter Matthews says ready meals and Indian chicken tikka masala lead sales as French taste shifts under single market pressures.
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Lawrence Weather Ledger and Lake Updates
Lawrence reports Thursday high 61 and low 47 with an overnight 41. Records note 1962 high 93 and 1968 low 39. Lake Clinton at 64 with level 887.46. normal 875.5. Perry Lake at 57 with level 906.33. normal 891.5. Moon phases listed including last half May 21 and full June 13.
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Lawrence Area Forecast Shows Return of Dry, Mild Weekend
Tonight partly cloudy and dry with a low of 52. Saturday brings a 30 percent rain chance and a high near 70. Sunday has a chance of thunderstorms with highs in the 70s and lows around 50s. Monday remains mostly dry with highs in the 60s and lows near 40. Tuesday stays mostly clear and dry with highs about 70 and lows near 50.
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