Are Economists Getting a Bum Rap in Uncertain Times
An exploration of how economists forecast the economy amid conflicting signals. The piece notes that predictions vary from too fast to too slow, with experts offering "yes and no" answers. It discusses unemployment, full employment targets, and regional disparities, highlighting the limits of certainty in a shifting economy.
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Tom Wolfe
Los Angeles
Herb Stein
Stein
MacNeil/Lehrer
Paul Krugman
U.S
California
Hillary Clinton for President Rumors Stir in Political Circle
The New Yorker sparked talk that Hillary Clinton could run for president after Bill Clinton. Hillary dismissed the idea as absurd, while supporters cite her political skill. The president doubts her candidacy. critics warn of a dynastic path. The piece notes public unease with two Clintons and questions future plans.
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White House
New Yorker
Hillary Clinton
Hillary
al Gore
Class of 1994 Faces Real World Realities and Uncertainty
A reflective column notes the class of 1994 grapples with reality as they graduate. It cites Winona Ryder in Reality Bites and cites Generation X’s skepticism about better futures, noting a recurring refrain of I don’t know. The piece contrasts past generations and references Mary Catherine Bateson on life narratives and continuity versus disruption. Ellen Goodman, columnist.
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Nelereeed
Wall Street
Kurt Cobain
Mary Catherine Bateson
Margaret Mead
Gregory Bateson
Bateson
Losing family values in deteriorating society
Commentary argues that family is the cure for social decay as divorce rates rise and children suffer without parental love. It urges more focus on the family as the core solution to moral decline and calls for articles centered on this basic unit.
Ban buckets from harm to babies sparks policy clash
Dr G K Wittenberg of Tempe argues for a federal ban on importation manufacture transfer and sale of buckets citing drowning risks to children. He proposed strict size limits depth grips removed and total prohibition as necessary safety action.
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NBA
National Bucket Association
Singapore
G.K. Wittenberg
NBA Basket Brawl Sparks Playoff Credibility Debate
In a marked departure from typical play, a postgame incident during NBA playoffs stirs debate over the line between basketball violence and professional wrestling. Critics question sport legitimacy while organizers vow stricter security measures.
Long Battle Memory of Segregation in Yuma and Mesa
Veteran Ray Magdalene Chandler recalls 1943 Army service and 1947 Yuma Mesa football outing where bar bar refused to serve Mexicans. He notes enduring memory of segregation, urging reader engagement and offering Tribune letter policy.
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Robert
Mesa
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D-Day
Bostone
Ray Magdalene Chandler
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