Restore sense to pension fund in New Castle
With 27 million in hand New Castle's pension fund can leverage fees and choices with investment firms. The council trustees plan to consolidate funds under one manager to improve efficiency and value, replacing a prior split arrangement. Critics warn about exit fees while supporters urge a professional, centralized structure to restore confidence in city governance.
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Women gain ground for studies in Iran despite limits
In Iran, young women face strict home controls yet pursue higher education. Universities impose supervision and dress rules, including cloaks and scarves, but enrollment has tripled over a decade. Political shifts and labor expectations are shaped by educated women, inspiring similar change elsewhere.
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Mohammad Khatami
Clinton thanks evangelical ministers at conference
President Clinton expresses gratitude to thousands of evangelical ministers at a conference on Thursday, saying a sense of freedom emerges when there is nothing left to hide and it frees him to do what he ought to be doing.
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China
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FAA chief admits travelers suffer despite fewer July delays
FAA administrator Jane Garvey acknowledged passenger frustration during a difficult summer as delays declined in July. She noted that even with fewer flight delays, travelers faced persistent disruptions and mounting inconvenience across the network.
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Jane Garvey
Technology and freedom clash in a high tech era
Mitchel Olszak argues technology doubles as both constraint and enabler of freedom. He cites surveillance, genetic advances, and China’s internet controls while highlighting how dissidents like Saad Eddin Ibrahim leverage devices for rights advocacy. He warns too comfortable a society may surrender liberty for security.
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China
New Culture Forum
Lieberman as Gore running mate aims to scrub Clinton era image
The commentary argues Senator Joseph Lieberman could help counter Clinton scandals while sharing the ticket with Al Gore. It questions loyalty over judgment, notes Lieberman’s reform stances, and contends the choice may fail to fully distance Gore from the Clinton era scandals.
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Letter writers critique school maintenance and planning in New Castle
John Abraham of New Castle criticizes school superintendent Joseph Martin for delaying maintenance and defense of a new high school plan. He cites a deteriorating Vo-Tech building with aged roof and plumbing, noting budget constraints but arguing that postponing repairs is unacceptable. He warns that delaying replacement risks higher costs later.
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