California judge criticizes gun laws as murder case taunts policy
A California judge sentences a four-murderer to five years to life, enabling parole in about five years. The piece contrasts New York gun club awards to merchants who killed robbers with ongoing debates about pistols and criminal rights, urging legislative change to curb gun use and protect victims.
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Carter’s early presidency compared to FDR’s hundred days
The analysis weighs Jimmy Carter’s first months in office against Franklin D. Roosevelt’s rapid early actions. It notes Carter’s genuine common touch and energy program appeal, but argues his tangible achievements remain slim and reliance on public persuasion and congressional handling will shape his legacy.
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Billy Carter event spat fuels social critique
A Florida charity event dropped by the American Cancer Society over Billy Carter's drinking and smoking sparks debate about endorsements. The column mocks the society's fears while portraying Seymour Kravitz's boastful plan to become Buck Kravitz and embrace counterculture roles.
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The 65 per cent rule in Brooklyn voting districts
A commentary on the Supreme Court 7-1 Brooklyn Hasidim decision and its 65 percent black or Puerto Rican district threshold. The piece argues the ruling promotes racial polarization and advocates coalition politics over ethnic blocs, urging Congress to reconsider benign racial gerrymandering limits.
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Problem right here at home letter to the editor
Harold Dorn criticizes Middletown officials and Armco leadership for failing to address a failing downtown mall project. Dorn urges corporate citizens to lead in solving the downtown crisis while Armco notes broader urban challenges and commits to constructive community efforts.
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