Verdict Reflections On McVeigh Nichols Trials
The editorial argues the Oklahoma City bombing verdicts show mixed justice and lingering debate. It notes Nichols avoided first degree murder, faces another state trial, and reflects on public reaction and the broader message that violence yields no good for a free society.
EU rebukes Turkey over stalled bid for unity
The European Union placed six nations on the A list and five on the B list, with Turkey alone on the C list, highlighting Ankara's long road to EU membership amid human rights concerns and past military meddling. Turkey pursues closer ties with the United States as Clinton and Gore welcome Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz in Washington.
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Nichols brothers face ongoing Oklahoma bombing case
James Nichols quotes that it ain t over as his brother Terry Nichols remains involved in the Denver court sequence. Terry Nichols was convicted Tuesday on some counts tied to the Oklahoma City federal building bombing but acquitted of the gravest charges including first degree murder.
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Jury verdict cited as key in Oklahoma City bombing case
Bud Welch, whose daughter Julie died in the Oklahoma City federal building bombing, said that Terry Nichols’s conspiracy conviction makes little difference unless it ensures prison time. Welch emphasized the single guilty verdict as the crucial factor in accountability.
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Verdict brings comfort to Oklahoma families after trials
President Clinton comments on the Nichols verdict, noting no court ruling eases the pain of loss but the guilty verdicts against Timothy McVeigh and Terry Nichols offer some relief. He emphasizes national unity with Oklahoma families in mourning.
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Justice and fame blur the lines of responsibility
The author recalls school days and cites modern cases to argue that public figures and athletes escape accountability through fame and wealth. He notes a coach pressuring losses, a football player enduring injury, and Latrell Sprewell’s case, contending society tolerates too much deference to notoriety, threatening justice for all.
Clinton year in review mixed record and renewed vigor
The year 1997 saw President Clinton battle health issues including a knee tendon tear and a wheelchair exit from Air Force One. He faced sexual harassment scrutiny, international criticism, and stalled policy goals while ending with a renewed public image, a second inaugural, a new dog, and a boosted golf profile.
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Predatory Men Debate Language And Respect In Letter
Editor discusses contentious remarks about male behavior, quoting sources to explore how language frames sexism. The writer defends using quotation marks and argues against derogatory terms while condemning male assault and rape of women, framing men as predators in public discourse.
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Letter to the Editor on abuse and gender roles in New Castle
Goldie L. Hockenberry of New Castle objects to male dominance and the abuse of women. She argues for dialogue and protest against emotional physical and sexual abuses and questions societal expectations that men are superior.
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