Clinton Gore reaction to entertainment industry criticism
Editorial questions how Clinton and Gore will respond to findings that Hollywood markets violent material to youth. The piece argues they sought industry support, hobnobbed with celebrities, and often adjust positions for votes. It contends their aim is election success over principle, and ponders their stance on regulators’ actions.
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Clinton
Gore
al Gore
White House
Clinton-Gore
Hollywood
America
Backpack burdens spark back health debate
Hartford Courant writer notes students haul heavy bulging packs to school and explores if loads cause back and neck pain. New designs and wheeled or foldable models rise as hospitals cite over 6000 back and neck problems linked to these devices, with more cases likely.
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Garret Condon
Hartford
Conn
Dirksen Biographer Frames Cautious Budget View In Campaign
David Broder outlines a historical lens on budget restraint via Everett Dirksen. He contrasts Dirksen’s pragmatism with Gore and Bush fiscal promises, noting surpluses may erode due to Medicare funding needs and discretionary spending assumptions.
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Business Financed Committee For Economic Development
Ular
Congress
Gore
Bush
David Broder
Washington Post Writers Group
Trade wars and the WTO shaped by politics and commerce
A dated essay contrasts looming trade battles with war, praising WTO diplomacy while criticizing protectionist clashes. It notes EU US frictions over handbags and bananas, China's WTO entry, and Senate fights led by Lott and Helms over permanent normal trade relations with China.
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WTO
European Union
United States
U.S
Clinton
Europe
Italy
Spain
Korea
China
Washington
U.S. Senate
Senate
Trent Lott
R-Miss
House
Jesse Helms
R-N.c
Foreign Relations Committee
Republican Party
Public Forum on KU funding and marketing
Haskell Springer of Lawrence argues that persistent state underfunding, not marketing, explains Kansas University’s public status. He urges the Journal-World to recognize funding as the main issue, calling for salary increases, better technology, and full-time professors to restore national excellence.
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The
Journal-World
Kansas University
Kansas
Haskell Springer
Lawrence
Worldcom
Old Hometown highlights and a city water, demolition, and politics mix
The city commission weighs a housing code proposed by Commissioner Carl Mibeck while a landlord edges toward demolition at 1201 Ohio. North Lawrence residents report rust in their water supply as ancient pipes may need replacement. Mayor Barkley Clark plans a sanitation route with workers to gauge demand. President Gerald Ford visits Kansas City and Lenexa and criticizes Congress over energy politics. Kansas University prepares orientation tests for over 3,000 new students and sorority pledges total 92 across 13 groups following rush week. A Galveston flood relief note from 1900 emphasizes Lawrence residents’ generous response.
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United States
European Union
Congress
People’s Republic of China
World Trade Organization
China
WTO
United Nations
U.S
Seattle
World Bank
Washington
Carl Mibeck
Daniel Ling
Ohio
North Lawrence
Barkley Clark
Kansas University
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Joe Lewis
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New Ventures
Donna Wiley
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Tom Hornbaker
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Ed Clambrone
the World Company
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Audit Bureau of Circulations
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Illinois
Everett Dirksen
University of Virginia
Byron C. Hussey
University Press of Kansas
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Robert Taft
Lyndon Johnson
Texas
George W. Bush
Congressional Budget Office
Liberal Center On
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