Why Do Car Stereos Roar Through Neighborhoods
Resident voices frustration over loud vehicle stereos that rattle windows and drown out sleep. They argue such noise endangers safety by masking emergency sirens and gasoline leaks, calling for stricter noise laws and enforcement.
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Recycling rewards and cleaner world urged by Lee Russell
Lee Russell writes that she and a colleague were paid nothing for recycling trips, arguing the motive should be environmental protection rather than payment. She says recycling is easy with organization and routines, and the real payoff is a cleaner world for everyone.
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Letters argue for respectful treatment of president and family
A Mesa Arizona reader urges sensitivity in discussing the Clintons during the Whitewater era and the president's mother’s passing. The letter calls for professional discourse, notes condolences for Hillary Clinton and the president, and reminds readers to include full contact details when submitting letters to the editor.
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Leadership and law clash over Salt River streambed issue
Sandy Bahr analyzes Arizona streambed adjudication, accusing Gov. Symington, the Legislature, and Mark Killian of deflecting from sand and gravel interests to blame thousands of property owners. The piece argues the state misled residents, while title companies and environmental groups face scrutiny amid historic land claims and potential takings.
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Figure skater Kerrigan attack frames violent trend in sport and society
The essay links Nancy Kerrigan's assault to a broader culture of senseless violence in sport and public life. It contrasts personal motive, media spectacle, and the rise of targeted violence with fears of random attacks and societal obsession with fame and spectacle.
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Rivalry and violence trail Kerrigan and Harding saga
Ellen Goodman compares Nancy Kerrigan and Tonya Harding through media spectacle and class contrasts, noting how fame, endorsements, and televised narratives shape public fascination. The piece explores why such rivalries provoke fear and curiosity, and questions why violence becomes sensationalized rather than comprehended.
Those Without Computers Face Comic Social Fallout
A narrator describes life without a personal computer, owning instead a stubborn Smith Corina typewriter, and imagines a tolerant society where non owners aren’t ostracized. The piece lampoons PC culture, the shock of modern gadgets, and the chaotic family dynamics that follow when a computer arrives.
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